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Dublin Rotary Club President Karen Wright presented Lee Leatherwood (left) and Ben Pate (right) with the highest honor bestowed on Rotarians as Paul Harris Fellows. The Rotary Club’s Facebook page praised the men saying: “Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to ‘Service Above Self’ truly exemplify the spirit of Rotary, making a lasting difference in both our club and our community. | submitted photo

Dublin Rotary Club President Karen Wright presented Lee Leatherwood (left) and Ben Pate (right) with the highest honor bestowed on Rotarians as Paul Harris Fellows. The Rotary Club’s Facebook page praised the men saying: “Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to ‘Service Above Self’ truly exemplify the spirit of Rotary, making a lasting difference in both our club and our community. | submitted photo

Rotarians honored

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rotarians honored
Tons of winter clothing sits out waiting on community members in need to gather items at Kingdom Threads annual Winter Clothing Drive Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Tons of winter clothing sits out waiting on community members in need to gather items at Kingdom Threads annual Winter Clothing Drive Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Kingdom Threads sews good will with drive

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A cool snap rolled into the area this week, dropping temperatures into the freezing range Sunday night.Fortunately, the community was a little more equipped to face the cold following a two-day special clothing giveaway Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at Kingdom Threads.

Erath decides in elections

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Erath County voters opted for state propositions, picked Lonn Reisman for Stephenville mayor and split decisions on two school bonds in the Nov. 4 general elections. A total of 4,896 Erath voters cast ballots in the election.In the Stephenville mayoral race, Reisman garnered 1,265 votes or 66.

Primary filings now underway

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Filing is underway for the March 2026 races with several people filing during the opening days.With filing beginning Nov. 8 and ending Dec. 8, the following individuals have already filed in the Republican Primary.Brandon Huckabee has filed to retain his seat as county judge.

City talks $2.9M water project grant

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The city of Dublin took the first steps to secure financing for a $2.9 million water line project grant through the Texas Water Development Board.At the Monday, Nov. 10 meeting, city council heard from Deanne Carson of Government Capital who is the city’s financial advisor. The $2.
The Woman’s Thursday Club of Dublin recently held its meeting at Blackjack Office Center owned by Karen Wright. The study club continued its exploration into Texas Ecosystems by learning about the Rolling Plains area, which includes 24 million acres and includes locations such as Abilene and San Angelo. Courtesy photo

The Woman’s Thursday Club of Dublin recently held its meeting at Blackjack Office Center owned by Karen Wright. The study club continued its exploration into Texas Ecosystems by learning about the Rolling Plains area, which includes 24 million acres and includes locations such as Abilene and San Angelo. Courtesy photo

Thursday Club learns about Rolling Plains ecosystem

Denise Weems
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Woman’s Thursday Club of Dublin met in the conference room at Karen Wright’s Black Jack Office Building.The meeting was hosted by Patty Hirst, who presented a fine program on the Rolling Plains Ecoregion.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Thursday, Nov. 6 Chair yoga: 5 p.m. Dublin Public Library FREE (206 W Blackjack)■ Mommy & Me Cooking Class: 10-11 a.m. ages 3-5 with an adult Dublin Public Library (registration required: call the library) Friday, Nov. 7■ Tranquil Tales with Annie: 10 a.m.
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Texas Ext. Education Assoc. To Host Thanksgiving Lunch
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Texas Extension Education Association will host its annual community Thanksgiving lunch at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Clairette Community Center.Please bring a covered dish. For more information call 254-796-4050.Painting with Compassion set Nov.

Veterans Day activities on tap

Wyndi
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11 and many entities around Erath County are out to make sure Veterans know how much they are appreciated.Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Veterans Day ceremony is scheduled for the downtown courthouse in Stephenville from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.