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EECU photo with grand opening text

EECU photo with grand opening text

EECU grand opening Saturday

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
EECU, one of the largest credit unions in North Texas recently ranked by Forbes and Newsweek as one of the best in the state, is excited to announce the opening of its newest Financial Center in Stephenville, Texas.Its family-friendly grand opening celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sales Tax up in November

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Dublin sales tax collections were up again in January based on sales in November, with a 10.14% increase over last year.The city saw November sales at $56,534.66 compared to $51,327.31, according to the state sales tax report released by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.
Wolfe Nursery Direct and Texas Sage Nursery donated native trees to be planted at Dublin City Park along its walking path. This is a step in the plan created by Citizen’s Institutes on Rural Design (CIRD) for Dublin Park in 2024. Through a grant to the Dublin Library, the goal is to “Create Connection & Economic Opportunity through Park Spaces.” Cory James and his department installed the trees and will continue their care until established. Peggy Tolboom | Submitted photo

Wolfe Nursery Direct and Texas Sage Nursery donated native trees to be planted at Dublin City Park along its walking path. This is a step in the plan created by Citizen’s Institutes on Rural Design (CIRD) for Dublin Park in 2024. Through a grant to the Dublin Library, the goal is to “Create Connection & Economic Opportunity through Park Spaces.” Cory James and his department installed the trees and will continue their care until established. Peggy Tolboom | Submitted photo

Local businesses leaf mark on city park

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Wolfe Nursery Direct and Texas Sage Nursery donated native trees to be planted at Dublin City Park along its walking path. This is a step in the plan created by Citizen’s Institutes on Rural Design (CIRD) for Dublin Park in 2024.
Dublin area senior citizens gathered together for a special Valentine’s Day pot luck lunch Friday, Feb. 13 at Three Oaks Assisted Living. Check Page A3 for the community calendar including special and regular events for local seniors. Bobbie Nichols | Submitted photo

Dublin area senior citizens gathered together for a special Valentine’s Day pot luck lunch Friday, Feb. 13 at Three Oaks Assisted Living. Check Page A3 for the community calendar including special and regular events for local seniors. Bobbie Nichols | Submitted photo

A HEART(Y) MEAL

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Dublin area senior citizens gathered together for a special Valentine’s Day potluck lunch Friday, Feb. 13 at Three Oaks Assisted Living. Check Page A3 for the community calendar including special and regular events for local seniors. (Bobbie Nichols | Submitted photo)For photos in print see the Feb.
A $5,000 donation from Capital Power will aid Compassion Counseling Center this year. From left is Capital Power’s Manuel Flores, Elizabeth Foster, JJ Conway, and Carl Adams. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A $5,000 donation from Capital Power will aid Compassion Counseling Center this year. From left is Capital Power’s Manuel Flores, Elizabeth Foster, JJ Conway, and Carl Adams. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Counseling Center receives $5K donation

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A $5,000 donation from Capital Power’s Buckthorn Wind Facility in Mingus will help Erath’s Compassion Counseling Center forward its mission of aiding those seeking mental health aid.
DHS students deliver best buds

DHS students deliver best buds

DHS students deliver best buds

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Dublin High School Floral Design I and Advanced Floral Design classes embrace their creativity for Valentine’s Day by organizing, making and delivering flower arrangements purchased inside the school.

Local filing ends with contest in DISD race

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
With local filing wrapping up, the city of Dublin will not have a local May election while the DISD school board will host an election.For DISD, Cole Leatherwood and incumbents Ryan Mitchell and Blanca Martineau have all filed. The top two vote-getters will be elected to office.

Early Voting for primaries continues

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Early voting for the Republican and Democratic Primary is now underway and voters will get to cast ballots on county, state and federal candidates.

Simply Dangerous set for Feb. 28

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Simply Dangerous may not be an event everyone is familiar with, but for more than eight years the western gala has acted as a way to earn money for the Children’s Miracle Network and Cook Children’s Hospital.This year’s 9th annual event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
Republican Senate District 22 candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Erath County Republican Party Wednesday, Feb. 11. From left to right are moderator Jorge Moreno and Senate candidates Jon Gimble, Rena Schroeder and David Cook. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Republican Senate District 22 candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Erath County Republican Party Wednesday, Feb. 11. From left to right are moderator Jorge Moreno and Senate candidates Jon Gimble, Rena Schroeder and David Cook. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Senate District 22 candidates share platform, responses in forum

Colton Bradberry
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Property tax relief and the rapid growth of data centers took center stage at a Senate District 22 Republican candidate forum hosted by the Erath County Republican Party, as contenders David Cook, Jon Gimble and Rena Schroeder laid out competing approaches for cutting school-related taxes,...