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Brandon Huckabee, pictured with wife, Alyssa, and children, Brinley and Ella recently filed to run for Erath County Judge in the March 1, 2022 Republican Primary. | submitted photo

Brandon Huckabee, pictured with wife, Alyssa, and children, Brinley and Ella recently filed to run for Erath County Judge in the March 1, 2022 Republican Primary. | submitted photo

Huckabee files for County Judge

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Brandon Huckabee officially announced his candidacy for County Judge after filing on Nov. 18. Huckabee has been serving on the Stephenville City Council since 2018, is currently Mayor Pro-Tem and has served on several committees including planning and development and finance.
The Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center was joined by the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce and neighbors in the Erath County community for a ribbon cutting on Nov. 30. Corrie Conner | Citizen staff photo

The Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center was joined by the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce and neighbors in the Erath County community for a ribbon cutting on Nov. 30. Corrie Conner | Citizen staff photo

Paluxy River opens Erath office

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) held a ribbon cutting with the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 30, officially recognizing its 10 years of serving Erath County and the opening of its new Stephenville office in July.

Fishing report

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 1.08 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with perch like crankbaits, brown or green Texas-rigged plastic worms, chartreuse bladed spinners, and shaky head jigs near timber, rocky shorelines, and docks.
Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Berry’s Picks

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Christmas Tree Care It is hard to believe it already time to put up the Christmas tree. Putting the tree up during the Thanksgiving Holiday is a tradition for many families, it is a good way to work off all the turkey and dressing.
Dublin FFA | submitted photo

Dublin FFA | submitted photo

FFA NEWS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dublin FFA reported Nov. 22 was a good day for the organization at the Area IV Leadership contests. Although none of the teams are advancing. sponsors said the participants learned a lot about what to expect for next year. Here are the results: 3rd place- Jr.
Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Fenceline Chatter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
DISTRICT 8 FARM AND RANCH SEMINAR, December 9th (Multi-county CEU event) A multi-county Farm and Ranch Seminar for farmers and ranchers conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 8 is scheduled December 9, 2021.
Lt. Col. Gary Barbee and wife, Dawn

Lt. Col. Gary Barbee and wife, Dawn

Barbee promoted to Lt. Col.

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dublin native Gary Barbee was promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel in a Nov. 12, 2021 ceremony at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The ceremony was presided by Lt. Col. James T. Couch, Commander 10th FLTS. Lt Col Gary B.
Madi Tyus

Madi Tyus

Madi Tyus

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Madi Tyus granddaughter of Dublin’s Pat and Billy Tyus, was awarded the NEC Player of the Year last month after winning Player of the week multiple times for her performance on the St. Francis University volleyball team. Pat Tyus | submitted photo
Pam Wolfe

Pam Wolfe

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Like her father and grandfather before her, Pam Wolfe has always loved math. Now, more than 50 years after her high school graduation, Wolfe has made math her career, working first as an IT professional for the State of Texas and then as a math and chemistry teacher.

Shop with a Cop deadline Dec. 10

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dublin PD and all of Erath’s law agencies are asking the community to help them bring Christmas to kids in need during the second annual Shop with a Cop program Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray reported that the program has increased the amount being spent on every child from $150 to $200.