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Genealogical Society to honor Donna Whitefield, host program

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The 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. on Saturday, April 26.

Knights of Colombus host Lenten Fish Fry Fridays

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Council 10816 Knights of Columbus are hosting a fish fry meal Fridays through April 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Newman Hall in Stephenville.Meals are $20 and include fried catfish, coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, dessert and tea.
Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council hosted an exhibition and artist reception Saturday, March 29 for 'Gaze' featuring the macro botanical photography of Dedra Shahan. Shahan used her iPhone and no editing to showcase beautiful color around her home and on adventures. CTFAC provided refreshments and harp music with the exhibit. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council hosted an exhibition and artist reception Saturday, March 29 for 'Gaze' featuring the macro botanical photography of Dedra Shahan. Shahan used her iPhone and no editing to showcase beautiful color around her home and on adventures. CTFAC provided refreshments and harp music with the exhibit. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Fine eye for flora

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Fine eye for flora

CCHF to host BBQ fundraiser this month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Would you like to get some good BBQ while supporting the Comanche County Healthcare Foundation?Orders will be open for the 5th annual Spring BBQ Fundraiser from April 1 to April 15.Pitmasters are preparing brisket, spare ribs and pork loins that can be picked up curbside from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Pre-K, Kinder registration set April 29, 30

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for Dublin ISD will take place 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 at the Dublin Elementary School.Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025 for Pre-K and 5 years old on or before Sept.

Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Iris Show Sunday in HicoThe 2025 Lone Star Iris Society sponsored spring iris show and show sale will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at Hico High School Secondary Cafeteria, 901 Cedar Street, in Hico.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The following first responder calls were made March 17 -March 23. Local first responders handled 90 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD March 17PD responded to a store in the 1000 block of North Patrick Street for a criminal trespass after theft.A traffic hazard was reported on Hwy.

Easter activities set for April 19

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Along with April, Easter is hoppin’ its way into town and this year’s Easter EGGStravaganza and Bunny Love Run is sure to help capture those Easter memories.
Melody Crump enjoys spending time with her husband Tyler and their children Holden and Aspen. She is a 2006 Dublin High School graduate. Courtesy photo

Melody Crump enjoys spending time with her husband Tyler and their children Holden and Aspen. She is a 2006 Dublin High School graduate. Courtesy photo

Melody Heaton Crump

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Growing up, Melody Heaton Crump spent every summer working at her family’s small businesses in Lake City, Colorado. “It taught me huge lessons in hard work,” she said. Now, as a small business owner alongside her family, Crump is enjoying living and working in Lake City yearround.

Sville certified as tourism friendly

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
From Staff Reports Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the City of Stephenville on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.