Shooting under investigation

The Texas Rangers and Erath County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday, Feb. 5 in Lingleville.Between 7 and 9 p.m.

Filing ends Friday

This week marks the final filing time for local city council and school board races in Dublin and Stephenville.As of press time on Tuesday, no one has filed for Dublin City Council or Mayor although several packets have been picked up.

Burn ban back on

The burn ban is officially back on after action taken by the Erath County Commissioners Court.At its regular Monday, Feb.

CTFAC fans raise $75K with ease(l)

Tucked into a corner at the annual Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s fundraising banquet, artist Blu Dornan paused to speak with patrons while completing a masterpiece in ink on paper.

Community partners speak at council

The Dublin City Council heard from community partners and considered a fast draw event during St. Patrick’s Day.

Community Calendar

Wednesday, Feb. 4■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E. Live Oak) FREE Thursday, Feb. 5■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m.

Dublin ISD gets clean audit, sells ag barn

Dublin ISD received a clean audit at its Thursday, Jan. 29 school board meeting.The meeting was rescheduled from Monday due to inclement weather and the district being closed for several days.Gerald Rodgers, a CPA with James E. Rodgers and Company, P.C. presented the audit to the board.

Area Briefs

Valentine crafting event set Feb. 5 in DublinA Valentine Card Making event will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at Three Oaks Assisted Living for Senior Citizens, friends and family. Participants will be provided with all supplies and instruction on a choice of Valentine's Day cards to make.

Response Reports

The following first responder calls were made Jan. 19–Feb. 1. Local first responders handled 100 calls during this time frame and PD completed 15 traffic stops.Dublin PD Jan. 19There was an alarm at Dublin Family Medical Pharmacy back door.

Crop Report

While timely rains supported strong cotton yields in 2025, the upcoming season is beginning under La Niña conditions that have kept much of Texas warm and dry since the fall.