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Stock show starts Sunday

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Dublin Buying pool is seeking donation to ensure kids are rewarded for their hard work in the Erath County Jr. Livestock Show starting Sunday, Jan. 4 Every year, the county stock show offers a chance for youth to showcase all their hard work in training, feeding and grooming their livestock.
Dublin Junior High School grader Selene Moreno’s artwork, pictured above, won her the 9-1-1 Heroes Art Contest, hosted by North Central Texas 9-1-1 and RapidDeploy. Her artwork will be painted as a mural somewhere in Erath County, and she received scholarship funds for the award. Courtesy photo

Dublin Junior High School grader Selene Moreno’s artwork, pictured above, won her the 9-1-1 Heroes Art Contest, hosted by North Central Texas 9-1-1 and RapidDeploy. Her artwork will be painted as a mural somewhere in Erath County, and she received scholarship funds for the award. Courtesy photo

JH student’s tribute to heroes tops region

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Dublin Jr High 8th grader Selene Moreno bested a pool of more than 500 students to win the second annual 9-1-1 Heroes Art Contest, hosted by North Central Texas 9-11 and RapidDeploy.

County says ‘no’ to 765 KV project

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Erath County Commissioners Court has officially said “no” to the Dinosaur Longshore 765 KV Project.A resolution against the project in Erath County was unanimously approved at the Monday, Dec. 23 court meeting.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Wednesday, Jan. 31 New Year's Eve!■ City Hall closed @ 3 p.m.■ New Year's Eve Gala: 8:30 p.m. to midnight Majestic on Grafton ($35) 112 S. Grafton■ New Year's Eve gathering for senior citizens: noon to 4 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (lunch, coffee bar, music, prizes and more) (118 E.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Comanche County Museum to host Elvis Birthday Celebration Come visit the Comanche County Museum and Celebrate the 91st Birthday of Elvis Presley known as the King of Rock and Roll from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The following first responder calls were made Dec. 22–28. Local first responders handled 47 calls during this time frame and PD completed 4 traffic stops.Dublin PD Dec. 22A person called in a welfare concern for her dad that sleeps in his 18-wheeler. Had not heard from him in about a day.

Central Texas Farm Credit Announces 2026 Scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Central Texas Farm Credit is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 scholarship season, offering significant financial support to high school seniors committed to pursuing agriculturerelated degrees.
The Melody Mountain Foundation donated a total of $10,192.81 to Foster’s Home for Children in Stephenville. Proceeds were raised during the first Merry Mountain Christmas fundraiser held Dec. 12-13. | Submitted photo

The Melody Mountain Foundation donated a total of $10,192.81 to Foster’s Home for Children in Stephenville. Proceeds were raised during the first Merry Mountain Christmas fundraiser held Dec. 12-13. | Submitted photo

Melody Mountain donates $10k to Foster’s

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Melody Mountain Foundation presented a check for $10,192.81 to Foster’s Home for Children, representing proceeds from the inaugural Foster’s Merry Mountain Christmas fundraiser.