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Last year’s fashion show at Simply Dangerous. Citizen file photo

Last year’s fashion show at Simply Dangerous. Citizen file photo

Lilly G staging gala Feb. 22

Wyndi
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
This weekend will mark the 8th annual event for Simply Dangerous - From the Arena to the Runway hosted by Lilly G Arena Productions.Simply Dangerous will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Barry Thompson Student Center Ballroom at Tarleton State University.
Dorothy Dunn Edwards with her husband Virgil Edwards Sr. and their four children, Virgil Jr., Sherman, An and Mechelle. Courtesy photo

Dorothy Dunn Edwards with her husband Virgil Edwards Sr. and their four children, Virgil Jr., Sherman, An and Mechelle. Courtesy photo

Edwards family contributes lasting legacy to Erath

Wyndi
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
At 86, Dorothy Dunn Edwards is the oldest Black woman in Stephenville and as matriarch of the Edwards family she has contributed to a lasting legacy within the county.“It’s diversified some and everyone has been nice,” Mrs. Edwards said.

Sales tax significantly up for December

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Dublin sales tax collections were significantly up in December, 35.77% compared to December 2023, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar.For the month of December, Dublin received $81,893.29, compared to $60,315.08 in December 2023.
A single vehicle car accident resulted in a downed power pole on Clinton Street Saturday, Feb. 15. The power pole required replacement affecting electricity in portions of Dublin for numerous hours. No one was hurt in the accident. Far left, power crews work on replacing the pole. The roadway was closed for several hours. Courtesy photo

A single vehicle car accident resulted in a downed power pole on Clinton Street Saturday, Feb. 15. The power pole required replacement affecting electricity in portions of Dublin for numerous hours. No one was hurt in the accident. Far left, power crews work on replacing the pole. The roadway was closed for several hours. Courtesy photo

Accident knocks out power for hours

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Steps and Stops

Dudley Anderson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.Like most people, I often find myself longing back to those so-called, good ‘ol days. At my age, I have enjoyed not too few wonderful opportunities to share the Good News.

2 arrested on child endangerment

Wyndi
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Two individuals were arrested on child endangerment charges after a 3-year-old girl was involved in a neardrowning incident Sunday, Feb. 16. A police standoff at the Patrick Apartments in Stephenville happened as a result of the case.
Cabins are being built at the Stephenville/Dublin KOA site along with an expansion that already includes a playground and a retail site with a laundromat. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Cabins are being built at the Stephenville/Dublin KOA site along with an expansion that already includes a playground and a retail site with a laundromat. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

KOA growing to meet guest, community needs

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A pair of arches rose last week at the Dublin-Stephenville KOA campgrounds on FM219 as a testament of its continuing growth to benefit its guests, residents and the Dublin community.Ken Stephens, who owns the property with Jordan Ditty, was overseeing the construction Feb.

Fishing Report

Brownwood
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
SLOW. Water stained; 55 degrees; 0.05 feet above pool. Black bass to 3 pounds are slow on jigs around bait and squarebill crankbaits in 2-4 feet of water. Crappie are slow on jigs and minnows in brush piles 10-15 feet of water. White bass are slow to 1.
Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Berry’s Picks

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Comanche Peanut Program and Peach Tree PruningThe Comanche County AgriLife Extension office will be holding a peanut meeting for growers on Thursday, March 6th at 12:00 PM at the De Leon City Auditorium.