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Instead of a single city manager, Dublin will now use a trio of managers who will report to the city council. From left is Director of Public Safety Cameron Ray, City Secretary/Director of Finance Kim Seider and Director of Infrastructure and Development Cory James. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Instead of a single city manager, Dublin will now use a trio of managers who will report to the city council. From left is Director of Public Safety Cameron Ray, City Secretary/Director of Finance Kim Seider and Director of Infrastructure and Development Cory James. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

City nixes manager for experienced crew

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Cameron Ray, Kim Seider and Cory James have new titles after the Dublin City Council decided in the Monday, March 9 regular meeting to forego a city manager and move the city to a tri-director structure but the directors say it’s mostly business as usual.

Warner hired as judge

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Dublin has hired a new municipal judge, and a familiar, friendly face has taken the post.Paul Warner, who also serves as Dublin’s Volunteer Fire Chief, has officially been hired for the parttime municipal judge position.

Camp serving free soccer, lunch, aid

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Dublin community is invited to the old Memorial Stadium (located on Camden Street) Saturday, March 21 as Community Connections Cohorts hosts a free soccer camp and resource fair for the community.From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community Calendar graphic

Community Calendar graphic

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11 ■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E. Live Oak) FREE■ Crimes & Clues Book club: 6 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Harbin Volunteer Fire Department to host fish fryThe Harbin Volunteer Fire Department will host its fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the Harbin Fire Department. Meal is by donation and includes fried fish, hushpuppies, fries, coleslaw, dessert, drinks and a raffle.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The following first responder calls were made March 3-March 10. Local first responders handled 40 calls during this time frame and PD completed 16 traffic stops.Dublin PD March 3A traffic hazard was reported when a white pickup was parked partially in the roadway behind Brookshires.

Incumbents re-elected in county races

Wyndi
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
All incumbents were re-elected to their county offices in the March 3 Primary.Out of 26,357 registered voters in Erath County, 6,829 individuals voted (25.91%): 5,678 on the Republican Party Primary Ballot and 1,151 on the Democratic Party Primary Ballot.
TyreAid owner/founder Torbjorn “Mini” Lundqvist shows off the assembly tables at his Dublin business ready to start production soon. The device attaches at the axle for commercial trucks and heavy equipment, flashing when a tire pressure drops and transmitting to a device in the vehicle and to the owner remotely through software. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

TyreAid owner/founder Torbjorn “Mini” Lundqvist shows off the assembly tables at his Dublin business ready to start production soon. The device attaches at the axle for commercial trucks and heavy equipment, flashing when a tire pressure drops and transmitting to a device in the vehicle and to the owner remotely through software. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin’s TyreAid ready to roll out soon

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dublin entrepreneur Torbjorn “Mini” Lundqvist is about to start production on TyreAid a proven business he’s developed for years that could bring dozens of jobs to town and benefit local industries.
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Teammates ‘live like Jayden’

Darianys Guzman
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Only three doors down from his childhood home, a small kid grew up to be someone unforgettable.He was the type of kid who made you laugh without trying, who made you feel seen in a crowded room, who somehow showed you how life was meant to be lived.

Dublin ISD College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Updates

Taylor Clayton
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dublin Secondary is committed to preparing students for life after high school. Below are important dates and information regarding upcoming testing, college readiness opportunities, and military visits. Please review carefully and mark your calendars.