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Tarleton player named WAC Pitcher of the Week

Tarleton Softball player Tristan Bridges had a hand - a fairly dominant left hand - in every game of the series against California Baptist last weekend and has been rewarded with the TicketSmarter WAC Pitcher of the Week honor. Bridges was a force in the circle from the opening night.
A press conference was held at Chili’s in Stephenville to announce a petition seeking a vote for the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages in Erath County and to make the laws on sale consistent throughout the county. Speaking on behalf of the petition and signing were: Aubrey Batten (Chili’s manager), Court Cole (Bull Nettle Bar & Grill owner) and Lisa Pendleton (Hearsay Wine Bar owner) and Brady Pendleton. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A press conference was held at Chili’s in Stephenville to announce a petition seeking a vote for the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages in Erath County and to make the laws on sale consistent throughout the county. Speaking on behalf of the petition and signing were: Aubrey Batten (Chili’s manager), Court Cole (Bull Nettle Bar & Grill owner) and Lisa Pendleton (Hearsay Wine Bar owner) and Brady Pendleton. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Petition seeks consistent alcohol laws for county

A group of Erath County residents, business owners and community members gathered April 7 at Stephenville’s Chili’s location to announce a petition to support balancing the alcohol sales rules for all of Erath County.

Stop the Silence event Tuesday

The local community is invited to gather in support of those hurt by violence during a Stop the Silence Rally on Tuesday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Stephenville’s Optimist Jaycee Park.

Citizen claims press awards

The Dublin Citizen claimed several awards last week as the North and East Texas Press Association and West Texas Press Association held combined conventions award ceremonies.
A Ton to Turn Over

A Ton to Turn Over

A Ton to Turn Over

Crews from Glueck’s towing, Dublin Volunteer Fire Department, Dublin Police and Texas Department of Public Safety were busy at the intersection of FM219 and the Dublin Loop Monday morning, responding to a collision between a Freightliner 18-wheeler and a 2004 Ford pickup truck.

Volunteers sought for Dublin Clean

May 1 marks the return of the popular Dublin Clean event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the city is calling for volunteers to make the event as successful as possible after taking a year off due to pandemic restrictions.
Erath County COVID Report - April 8, 2021

Erath County COVID Report - April 8, 2021

Weekly COVID Report - April 9, 2021

Erath County officials reported four new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday, April 8 that was released the next morning. Three of the positive cases were within the city limits of Stephenville while the other was a rural resident of the county.
Message from the Dublin Baseball and Softball Association

Message from the Dublin Baseball and Softball Association

Sign ups still open 15U baseball/softball

The Dublin Baseball and Softball Association (DBSA) is still seeking players for the 15U baseball and softball teams with the deadline being April 15. They provided the message in the accompanying graphic regarding complications they have had in getting sign ups so players are needed for both teams.

Forage producers face high input costs

Higher fertilizer prices and poor precipitation outlook could mean thin margins and little room for error for cattle and forage producers this year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Producers move cattle on to forage.

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central district: Soil moisture declined as conditions were warm and very windy with little measurable precipitation. Livestock looked great and were benefiting from the fresh regrowth of winter forages.