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Revitalize Dublin seeks cleanup help

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Revitalize Dublin is seeking volunteers as they announced the first clean-up project of 2025.Volunteers will be meeting at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18 at 338 S. Camden.
Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 of Stephenville proudly presented a $750 donation to Restoration Advocates, a worthy organization which is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence. | submitted photo

Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 of Stephenville proudly presented a $750 donation to Restoration Advocates, a worthy organization which is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence. | submitted photo

Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 of Stephenville proudly presented a $750 donation to Restoration Advocates, a worthy organization which is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence.

Stephenville residence lost in fire

Wyndi
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
A continued investigation is still underway after a house fire occurred on New Year’s Eve in Stephenville.According to information released by Stephenville Fire Marshal Gregg Schrumpf, at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Angelo, South Plains recognize locals

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
A number of local graduates were recognized as Angelo State University and South Plains College released their fall 2024 Dean’s Lists and ASU announced recent graduates.

Burn Ban issued, Court talks potential ambulance housing

Wyndi
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
A burn ban has been issued for Erath County for the next 90 days.The commissioners court discussed the burn ban at a special called meeting Monday, Jan. 6, and if it was still necessary with the upcoming predicted precipitation.
District Court Judge Jason Cashon swears in newly elected public officials Jan. 1, 2025. From left is Sheriff Matt Coates, Constable Precinct 2 Ryan Gibson, Constable Precinct 1,3, 4 Jason Schipper, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Sherman Edwards, District Attorney Alan Nash, Tax Assessor-Collector Valerie Stephen, County Commissioner Precinct 1 Dee Stephens and County Attorney Bethany Espinoza. Courtesy photo

District Court Judge Jason Cashon swears in newly elected public officials Jan. 1, 2025. From left is Sheriff Matt Coates, Constable Precinct 2 Ryan Gibson, Constable Precinct 1,3, 4 Jason Schipper, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Sherman Edwards, District Attorney Alan Nash, Tax Assessor-Collector Valerie Stephen, County Commissioner Precinct 1 Dee Stephens and County Attorney Bethany Espinoza. Courtesy photo

Officials answer the call

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Junior all around horse exhibitor winner Sydney Fincher competed in the Erath County Jr. Livestock show horse show Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Tarleton Rodeo Arena

Junior all around horse exhibitor winner Sydney Fincher competed in the Erath County Jr. Livestock show horse show Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Tarleton Rodeo Arena

Erath County Jr. Livestock Show underway

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The 2025 Erath County Jr. Livestock Show is now underway, kicking off with the horse show Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Tarleton Rodeo Arena and the dairy show Jan. 6 at the stock show barn.

Winter weather impacts area

Wyndi
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
(Editor’s note: the following information was based off weather data presented on Tuesday before presstime.)Erath County residents have been cold this week as a severe cold front hit the area over the weekend and winter weather is anticipated this week.A Winter Weather Watch was issued Tuesday, Jan.

Car inspections no longer required

Jayme Lozano Carter
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code.Texas is one of 15 states that mandate annual inspections for noncommercial cars. That will change on Jan.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Wednesday, Jan. 1■ Newspaper office, school, city and county closed. Happy New Year!Thursday, Jan. 2■ Crimes and Clues Book Club: 6 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Friday, Jan. 3■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W.