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Getting the first toss of dirt at the groundbreaking is from left Stephenville Police Chief Dan Harris, Stephenville Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Sheriff Matt Coates, Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Brooks, EMS Director Cary Jackson and Communications Director Ashley Anderson. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Getting the first toss of dirt at the groundbreaking is from left Stephenville Police Chief Dan Harris, Stephenville Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Sheriff Matt Coates, Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Brooks, EMS Director Cary Jackson and Communications Director Ashley Anderson. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Joint Dispatch breaks ground

Wyndi
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Hundreds of citizens, officials and first responders gathered Monday, Sept. 15 for a moment in Erath County history – the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Joint Dispatch Center.
Dublin Police Officer Cody Cook works on climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event is in honor of first responders killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and those who have succumbed after wards to related illnesses. Submitted photo

Dublin Police Officer Cody Cook works on climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event is in honor of first responders killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and those who have succumbed after wards to related illnesses. Submitted photo

Officer pledges to never forget

Wyndi
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
For the second year in a row, Dublin PD’s own patrol officer climbed 110 flights of stairs in honor of those first responders who perished during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Officer Cody Cook spent Saturday, Sept. 6 participating in the Dallas 9/11 Stair Climb at Comerica Tower in downtown Dallas.

Dublin EMS moves to Erath

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Dublin City Council officially voted to have Erath County take over the operations of Dublin EMS (effective Oct.1, 2025) during the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 8.

Fall Festival Saturday at St. Mary’s

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
This Saturday will mark the start of honoring Hispanic heritage in Dublin as the Knights of Columbus will be hosting the first event, the Hispanic Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the lot by St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Hwy 377. Entry is free to the public.

Council OKs tight budget

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
In the regular Sept. 8 meeting, the Dublin City Council approved tax rate and a balanced budget after making several major concessions.Interim City Manager/Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray reported the city started the budget process with a projected $1.
Fire impedes traffic on Washington

Fire impedes traffic on Washington

Fire impedes traffic on Washington

Wyndi
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Due to the fast work of Stephenville Fire Department and Erath County Fire/ Rescue, Baxter Chemical was saved after a two-vehicle accident caused a fire on Washington Street.

Rodeo Heritage Museum to host Annual Honoree Dinner Saturday

Wyndi
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Come join the rodeo elite this weekend as the annual Dublin Rodeo Heritage Association Annual Honoree Dinner is being held Saturday.The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Dublin Intermediate School, located at 609 Thomas St.

EDC budget approved by Council

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Dublin City Council recently approved the Dublin Economic Development Corporation budget including money for grants, administration expenses and new partnership project between the city and the EDC.EDC Executive Director Noah Cullis presented the budget at the Monday, Sept. 8 council meeting.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
There is a lot going on this week and weekend! Thursday, Sept. 119/11 Ceremony: 10 a.m. downtown Courthouse in Stephenville Dublin JH/JV Football vs. Anson at Anson 4:30 p.m.Lingleville Volleyball Tournament, 8 a.m.Friday, Sept. 12Dublin JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Millsap, 4 p.m.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Canines & Coffee set for Sept. 13 Erath County Humane Society will be hosting its 2nd annual Canines & Coffee 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the shelter.There will be vendors, games for the kids, bouncy house and live music along with TikTok Influencer Nick Luciano.