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Hundreds of people turn out for a meeting between the Erath-Somervell Sub-Regional Planning Commission (Chapter 391) and Oncor Electric over the proposed 765KV transmission line project. Courtesy photo

Hundreds attend Oncor 765KV line meeting

Wyndi

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Hundreds of citizens from Erath, Somervell and surrounding areas attended a meeting with Oncor representatives regarding the proposed Dinosaur-Longshore Switch 765KV transmission line project.

Fables & Fossils

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Dinosaur Valley State Park Rangers, Texas Master Naturalists, and Dairy Queen-Dublin are determined to get kids to dig into summer reading at the Dublin Public Library with its program about animals, dinosaurs and fossils Thursday, May 28.

Races, faces return June 13

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The annual Irish Stampede and Dublin Area Reunion return Saturday, June 13 bringing Dublin fast paces and familiar faces.The Dublin Irish Stampede 10K-5K-2K Run, hosted by the Dublin Lions Club, will kick off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13 by the Dublin Public Library.

Dublin PD Officer Jonathan Stanley

Stanley finds home in new role

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Jonathan Stanley’s position as a new officer for Dublin PD feels like a perfect fit in several ways.“It’s what I always wanted to do,” Stanley said of serving in law enforcement.Stanley graduated from Weatherford ISD in 2006 before moving to the smaller community of Lipan ‘as fast as we could.

Dublin PD Officer Skylar Chasteen

Chasteen chases childhood goal

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

“I was inspired by law enforcement at a young age,” said Skylar Chasteen, who was sworn in to the Dublin Police Department Friday, May 22. “I thought their job was cool.”The 29-year-old Blanket native grew up watching cop shows and movies, and knew he wanted to wear a badge someday.

Community Calendar graphic with a calendar and a cup of coffee

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Wednesday, May 27■ 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 Bookclub: 6 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W.

Dublin Garden Club provides three scholarships to DHS seniors

Dj Klutts

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Dublin Garden Club held its regular monthly meeting, May 13, in the home of Janice Reeder.The club was able to provide three $500 scholarships, made possible by its fund raising efforts and generous donations.The three recipients are Hayden Milburn, Emma Mitchell, and Olivia Salyer.

Area Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Summer Activities set for Comanche County Museum The Comanche County Museum has several activities set for this summer.Activities include: Arts & Crafts show Friday, June 12 through June 26.

Pursuit through multiple towns leads to arrest

Wyndi

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

A person was arrested after making threats at multiple Stephenville businesses, ultimately ending after a vehicle pursuit.Ricky George Byrd was arrested on charges of terroristic threat, evading in a vehicle and a variety of warrants.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The following first responder calls were made May 18-May 25. Local first responders handled 64 calls during this time frame and PD completed 10 traffic stops.Dublin PD May 18PD responded to a home with medic 3.A disturbance was reported between spouses.