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Aubrey and Fredrick Broadbent celebrate the expected birth of their daughter Hattie Marie at their shower. The couple's home, and their nursery items, suffered significant damage after a fire started from lightning during the May 10 storms. Left, damage to their home is shown. Courtesy photo

Aubrey and Fredrick Broadbent celebrate the expected birth of their daughter Hattie Marie at their shower. The couple's home, and their nursery items, suffered significant damage after a fire started from lightning during the May 10 storms. Left, damage to their home is shown. Courtesy photo

Fire ravages expectant couple's home

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A young Lingleville couple is facing a large amount of home repair costs as they await the birth of their child following a fire during the Sunday, May 10 storm.Aubrey (Kellar) Broadbent was 35 weeks pregnant and resting in a freshly finished nursery when she saw a bright flash outside the window.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Wednesday, May 20■ 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 ■ Early voting continues for Joint Primary Early Voting: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Gustine Homecoming set May 21-23 The 66th annual Gustine Homecoming and Jr. Rodeo event will be held May 21-May 23 with the theme of Pride, Tradition and Spirit.Thursday, May 21 there will be a horse parade and junior rodeo. Friday, May 22 there will be a golf tournament starting at 1 p.m.
The Mayor’s Youth Council for the city of Stephenville was recognized during the May 5 city council meeting by Stephenville Mayor Lonn Reisman, center, and City Secretary Sarah Lockenour, far right. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The Mayor’s Youth Council for the city of Stephenville was recognized during the May 5 city council meeting by Stephenville Mayor Lonn Reisman, center, and City Secretary Sarah Lockenour, far right. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Stephenville council talks proclamations, zoning

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Along with several proclamations, Stephenville city council swore in newly elected city councilmembers and reviewed a variety of land use items.Newly elected city councilmembers Nick Robinson and Mark McClinton elected in a special-called, unopposed election were sworn into office.

Response Reports

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
From Staff Reports The following first responder calls were made May 11-May 18. Local first responders handled 59 calls during this time frame and PD completed 12 traffic stops.Dublin PD May 11An individual requested options due to her being homeless.
A wide range of vendors participate in the Dublin Market Days held Saturday, May 16 at the City Park on Highland Avenue. Below, a patriotic wreath is one of many things for sale at the monthly event. The market is held the third Saturday, under the pavilion at the City Park. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

A wide range of vendors participate in the Dublin Market Days held Saturday, May 16 at the City Park on Highland Avenue. Below, a patriotic wreath is one of many things for sale at the monthly event. The market is held the third Saturday, under the pavilion at the City Park. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

May Market Days

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A wide range of vendors participate in the Dublin Market Days held Saturday, May 16 at the City Park on Highland Avenue. A patriotic wreath is one of many things for sale at the monthly event. The market is held the third Saturday, under the pavilion at the City Park.

FCBT reports first quarter results

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
On May 1, Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026.Net income was $73.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026; increasing 43.3% compared with the same period of 2025.
On the trail

On the trail

On the trail

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Crowds gathered Saturday, May 16 around the 100-foot Penatuhkah Comanche Trail mural in downtown DeLeon as a celebration honored the newly opened Penatuhkah Comanche Trail and the completion of the mural recognizing the history and heritage of the Penatuhkah Comanche people in our area.
The 2026 Dublin High School Top 10% graduates were announced during the Tuesday, May 12 Academic Awards assembly. They are: Kassandra Rodriguez, Sandra Vazquez, Makayla Facio, Nomi Thompson, Morgan Keith, Emma Mitchell, Olivia Salyer and Cassidy Adair (not pictured). Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photo

The 2026 Dublin High School Top 10% graduates were announced during the Tuesday, May 12 Academic Awards assembly. They are: Kassandra Rodriguez, Sandra Vazquez, Makayla Facio, Nomi Thompson, Morgan Keith, Emma Mitchell, Olivia Salyer and Cassidy Adair (not pictured). Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photo

DHS bestows awards

Wyndi
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Dublin High School students were presented with academic awards at the annual Dublin High School Academic Award ceremony Tuesday, May 12.Student achievements are as follows. (Those omitted have already been featured elsewhere in the newspaper throughout the semester.)Mathematic awardsAlg.