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Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
ECGS to host program, honor WhitefieldThe Erath County Genealogical Society is inviting the public to two events at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, April 26.Dublin Public Library, Erath County Genealogical Society, and Women's Thursday Club will honor volunteer Donna Whitefield at 1:30 p.m.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Thursday, April 24 ■ Make your own sensory ball: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Friday, April 25■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs. FREE■ Family Game Night: 4:30 5:30 p.m.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The following first responder calls were made April 7 –April 13. Local first responders handled 67 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD April 7An animal was reportedly left in a vehicle in the 300 block of North Patrick. The vehicle was not located.
Damage is shown after an EF-1 tornado touched down in the south east part of Erath County Saturday, April 19. The home was completely destroyed, however no injuries occurred since the occupants were not home at the time. Courtesy photo

Damage is shown after an EF-1 tornado touched down in the south east part of Erath County Saturday, April 19. The home was completely destroyed, however no injuries occurred since the occupants were not home at the time. Courtesy photo

Erath recovers after EF-1 tornado

Wyndi
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down in Erath County Saturday, April 19 in the south east part of the county.A home was completely destroyed near FM 1824 south of Johnsville and fortunately the owners were not at home when the tornado occurred. Two families that attend Three Way ISD were impacted.
Kids of all ages enjoy picking up thousands of colorful Easter eggs at the Fourth Annual EGGStravaganza hosted by CWJC/Transformation Pathway, The Dublin Citizen and Dairy Queen. Though rain altered plans for the age divided hunt, the event still took place under the pavilion at Dublin’s City Park. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Kids of all ages enjoy picking up thousands of colorful Easter eggs at the Fourth Annual EGGStravaganza hosted by CWJC/Transformation Pathway, The Dublin Citizen and Dairy Queen. Though rain altered plans for the age divided hunt, the event still took place under the pavilion at Dublin’s City Park. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Eggstraordinarily rainy adventures

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Kids of all ages enjoy picking up thousands of colorful Easter eggs at the Fourth Annual EGGStravaganza hosted by CWJC/Transformation Pathway, The Dublin Citizen and Dairy Queen. Though rain altered plans for the age divided hunt, the event still took place under the pavilion at Dublin’s City Park.
Dubliner Dalton Kasel

Dubliner Dalton Kasel

Dubliner Dalton Kasel

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dubliner Dalton Kasel continues to rack up the Professional Bull Rider wins as he claimed fi rst in Nampa, Idaho April 18 with an 88.5 point ride which was named the Michelob ULTRA Superior Ride of the Weekend. His team, The Austin Gamblers, also claimed second in the event.

Sales tax down in Dublin, state

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dublin sales tax collections were down significantly in February, -12.37% compared to February 2024, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of February, Dublin received $42,664.77, compared to $48,687.53 in February 2024.
Protestors line the courthouse square Saturday, April 19. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Protestors line the courthouse square Saturday, April 19. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Protestors champion free speech around Erath County courthouse

Colton Bradberry
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the Erath County Courthouse Friday, April 18 in a peaceful protest organized by the Erath County Democratic Party. The event aimed to raise awareness about threats to First Amendment rights, immigration policies and education reforms.
Emma Prince was a first place winner in the annual Dublin Citizen Easter EGGStrvaganza coloring contest. Her sister Harper also received second place. Prizes can be picked up at the Dublin Citizen office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Citizen staff photo

Emma Prince was a first place winner in the annual Dublin Citizen Easter EGGStrvaganza coloring contest. Her sister Harper also received second place. Prizes can be picked up at the Dublin Citizen office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Citizen staff photo

Easter coloring contest winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Emma Prince was a fi rst place winner in the annual Dublin Citizen Easter EGGStrvaganza coloring contest. Her sister Harper also received second place. Prizes can be picked up at the Dublin Citizen offi ce 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday