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Edgar Rodriguez, a 2010 graduate of Dublin High School, works in the oilfield in West Texas and enjoys spending time with his wife Adilene and their daughter Valencia. He would love to coach soccer and use his kinesiology degree in the future. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Edgar Rodriguez

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Edgar Rodriguez learned to play soccer when he was 12. He played for the local team Quest FC through high school, and continued to play in college. Now, when Rodriguez gets some free time from his career in the oilfield, he loves passing on the love of the sport to his young daughter.

Dublin FFA students

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Dublin FFA students Eli Moreno, Kinley Pursley, and Joanna Acevedo placed 11th in the Area competition for Junior Ag Advocacy. “This talented team has spent the entire fall semester working incredibly hard on their presentation,” said Dublin FFA sponsors in a social media post.

Members of the Gamma Zeta Texas Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International and Tarleton State alumni including from left, Marilyn Pack, Program/Projects Chairman; Dr. Ann Calahan; Dr. Sherri Benn, Tarleton State Vice President for Global, Community and First-gen Initiatives; Mindy Petross, President; and Kimberlea Adams, Treasurer, delivered “blessing bags” of food and supplies to support students in need during the holidays. Tarleton State University | submitted photo

Blessing bags provided to Tarleton State students spending holiday on campus

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Tarleton State Texans spending the Thanksgiving break on campus were treated to “blessing bags” of food and supplies last week by members of the Gamma Zeta Texas Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International as part of a community initiative to support those in need during the holidays.Dr.

Dublin Secondary News

Lindsay Tyus

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

“Roaring Into the Holidays!”Academic Benchmarks & EOC Testing ■ Dec. 9 – English II EOC Retesters■ Dec. 9 – Algebra I & 7th Grade Math Benchmark I■ Dec. 9–11 – Ranger College Finals■ Dec. 10 – English I EOC Retesters■ Dec. 10 – 8th Grade Math & U.S. HistoryBenchmark I■ Dec.

KOA hosts holiday fun

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Holiday fun abounds at the Stephenville/Dublin KOA’s annual Christmas Festival Saturday, Nov. 29. Currently the KOA is also selling fresh Christmas trees.

Last week for Toys for Tots donations

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

This week marks the last chance to purchase toys to drop into Toys for Tots boxes located throughout Erath County.Boxes with new toy donations will be collected Tuesday, Dec. 9.Lilly G Arena Productions is aiding the Marine Corps Reserves with the area event.

Road work alters parade route

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Those wanting to watch Saturday’s Christmas Parade will need to gather on Highland Avenue and Blackjack downtown since the parade route has been changed to accommodate the street construction on Patrick.The annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

County changes to Nixel alerts

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Erath County no longer has CodeRed but instead will now be using Everbridge (Nixel) to notify its citizenry of emergency alerts.Nixel is already utilized by Stephenville and several surrounding counties, County Judge Brandon Huckabee said.At the Monday, Nov.

Welcoming Christmas

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

ChristmasVILLE took Erath County by storm Saturday, Nov. 29 featuring a day of activities, shopping, Stephenville’s Christmas Parade and fi reworks to kick off the holiday season. Below, Dublin 4-H joined in on the fun showing a fl oat with Christmas lights.

Volunteers with Dublin Family Worship work together on Thanksgiving to fill more than 250 boxes for delivery to families throughout the community that needed a meal on the holiday. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Family Worship shows love for community

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Dublin Family Worship (604 N. Patrick) parking lot was filled Thursday, Nov. 27 as dozens of volunteers devoted the morning hours of their Thanksgiving holiday to providing care and a home cooked meal to Dublin and neighboring communities.