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Lingleville community celebrates Homecoming

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Lingleville community filled the school cafeteria Saturday, Aug. 15 for the annual Homecoming. Those in attendance enjoyed catching up with neighbors and a fresh catfish dinner prepared by members of the Lingleville Volunteer Fire Department.

A tiny art showcase

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

A tiny art showcase at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s Stephenville gallery is on display through Aug. 29 and shows that anything from a tin to tiny easels, to leaves, to yarn can present a masterpiece.

Stephenville Walmart Store Manager Steve McCormick presents a $5,000 check to local law enforcement officers for the annual Shop with a Cop event set for December. The partnership is entering its 6th year and allows children to receive $250 each to shop for whatever they want inside the store for Christmas. Wyndi Veigel- Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Walmart celebrates new look by backing local groups

Wyndi

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

After several months, a newly renovated Walmart in Stephenville is now complete, and the company wholeheartedly thanked the community and its associates with a jubilant reopening event.The event including a car show, vendors and food trucks took place in the parking lot Friday, Aug. 21.

Residents feel power in kV fight

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Erath residents once again traveled to Austin last week to raise their voices against the largescale transmission lines planned to go through the county in the Dinosaur-Longshore 765kV line.

Departments from far and wide, including Huckabay VFD and Erath Fire/Rescue, responded to the Ross Fire that started in Palo Pinto County Monday, Aug. 24. The fire was 50,000 acres with only 8% containment at presstime Tuesday. Submitted photo

Departments continue to battle fires

Wyndi

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Dry conditions and high heat indexes are continuing to increase fire danger, leading to two large fires in the area and exhausting emergency crews.On Monday, Aug. 24 a large fire broke out in Palo Pinto County named the Ross Fire and another one in Hamilton County named Rio Escondido Fire.

Byrn Rodeo Productions

Byrn Rodeo Productions brings well attended rodeo back to town

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Byrn Rodeo Productions and lead sponsor Triple Crown Ford brought back the popular UPRA/CPRA sanctioned rodeo Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22 and crowds cheered cowboys and cowgirls taking on bucking bulls and broncs as well as testing their skills in calf roping.

The Sound of Dublin

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Sound of Dublin Band and newly restarted flag corps have been practicing for their routine, Icarus, which will have its first public performance during half time at the Friday, Aug. 28 game at Bangs. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Mother, daughter duo opens businesses downtown

Wyndi

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Downtown Dublin feels even more like home with the addition of a double storefront, Heritage 1823 offering fine clothing and accessories and Simply Serenity selling quality home decor.

Community Calendar graphic with a calendar and a cup of coffee

Community Calendar

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Wednesday, August 19 ■ 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, August 20■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m.

DISD teachers earn

DISD teachers earn Lion Heart awards

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Teachers in Dublin ISD recently received Lion Heart awards. Lion Heart Awards are given to any teacher with 90% or more of students passing the STAAR or EOC test.