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Abbott calls for ERCOT reform

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Governor Greg Abbott declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item this legislative session.

Land Office launches Defensive Task Force

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
On Feb. 8, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the formation of the Texas Defense Task Force within the General Land Office with the mission to identify federal overreach and fend off threats to the Texas oil and gas economy.

Gas prices expected to jump

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Motorists should brace themselves for even higher gas prices in the days ahead, enhanced by the extreme cold weather hitting much of the country.

Why does Texas have its own power grid?

Kate Galbraith
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Why does Texas have its own electric grid? Texas’ secessionist inclinations have at least one modern outlet: the electric grid. There are three grids in the Lower 48 states: the Eastern Interconnection, the Western Interconnection — and Texas.

Accident claims active volunteer

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A two vehicle accident on Tuesday, Feb. 9 claimed the life of Jada L. Permann of Dublin according to a report by Texas Department of Public Safety. Permann was recognized by Erath County Humane Society as an active supporter who went “above and beyond” on the organization’s Facebook page.
Snow, ice and single-digit temperatures made for uncomfortable conditions for many having to deal with electricity and water problems this week. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Snow, ice and single-digit temperatures made for uncomfortable conditions for many having to deal with electricity and water problems this week. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Area yields to cold

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
More than 4.3 million Texas households and businesses found themselves without power Tuesday morning after unseasonably cold winter weather covered all of Texas and much of surrounding states Sunday afternoon and settled in. That number dropped to 2.

Trash pickup moved to Fri./Sat.

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Waste Connections, the city’s service provider announced that pick-up in Dublin has been rescheduled from Wednesday to Friday and Saturday this week due to winter weather. Dublin residents were asked to put out trash for pickup by 7 a.m. on Friday and leave it out until picked up.

Sat. events rescheduled

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Winter storm advisories prompted the rescheduling of two events set for Saturday. Love Run 5K The Transformation Pathway, Dublin’s Christian Women/Men Job Corps Love Run 5K and Fun Run was recheduled to March 13 to accompany St. Patrick’s Day festivities.Saturday, Feb. 13.
Nicole Koke

Nicole Koke

LISD grad helps on Capitol Hill

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Lingleville Graduate Nicole Koke has been in Washington, D.C. since Jan. 19, serving as an intern in the Office of Congressman August Pfluger.
Dublin sales end 2020 in Black

Dublin sales end 2020 in Black

Dublin sales end 2020 in Black

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Dublin sales tax collections continued the upward trend of the past year and were more than 8% higher in Jan. 2021 than Jan. 2020. These collections reflect sales made through the month of Dec. 2020.