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Texas Legislature to tackle second special session

Colleen Deguzman
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Texas House Democrats are back in Austin after leaving the state for two weeks to prevent Republicans from passing new congressional maps aimed at boosting their advantage in Congress.

Commissioners respond to healthcare fund questions

Wyndi
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
After ongoing discussions on misuse of the Indigent Healthcare Fund, Erath County Commissioners Dee Stephens and Albert Ray have released a statement for clarification and their commitment regarding oversight to the fund.
A cowboy hangs on to get to an 8-second ride in the bronc riding event Saturday, Aug.16 at the Dublin rodeo hosted by Bryn Rodeo Productions. Over 260 competitors participated in the two day event at the Dublin City Park Rodeo Arena. For more photos see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A cowboy hangs on to get to an 8-second ride in the bronc riding event Saturday, Aug.16 at the Dublin rodeo hosted by Bryn Rodeo Productions. Over 260 competitors participated in the two day event at the Dublin City Park Rodeo Arena. For more photos see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Crowds hoof it to annual rodeo

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Cowboys, cowgirls and youngsters participate in the annual Dublin rodeo Saturday, Aug. 16 hosted by Bryn Rodeo Productions. Over 260 competitors participated in the two day event at the Dublin City Park Rodeo Arena. For more photos see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page.
Districts show improvements

Districts show improvements

Districts show improvements

Wyndi
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Texas Education Agency has released two sets of Accountability ratings and Dublin ISD has scored Bs for both years, and Lingleville ISD also improved.
Time to meet the Teachers

Time to meet the Teachers

Time to meet the Teachers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Students enjoy meeting their teachers at Dublin Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 7 before classes begin at the annual Meet the Teacher event. Far left, a student hops up to hug Principal Brandy Carr. Left, Mrs. Emerson takes a photo with a second grade student.
Sales tax graphic

Sales tax graphic

Sales tax up for June in Dublin

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly in June, 31.42% compared to June 2024, according to the state sales tax report released by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.For the month of June, Dublin received $77,483.42 compared to $58,956.26 in June 2024.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tiny Treasures Art in Miniatures opens Aug. 12 Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council will open its new exhibit 'Tiny Treasures Art in Miniatures' Aug. 12 through Aug. 29 at its Gallery on the Square in downtown Stephenville.The artist reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Thursday, Aug. 14 ■ Meet the Lions: 7 p.m. Dublin High School Gym  Friday, Aug. 15 ■ Rodeo: 7:30 p.m. Dublin City Arena FREE entry  Saturday, Aug. 16■ Dublin Market Days: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wright Park (across from the Dublin Public Library)■ Rodeo: 7 p.m. Mutton Bustin, regular rodeo 7:30 p.m.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The following first responder calls were made Aug. 4–Aug. 10. Local first responders handled 69 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 29 traffic stops.Dublin PD Aug. 4A return phone call was received on a sexual assault case from an investigator.