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News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

ECGS to host 'Finding the Paper Trail' Saturday Erath County Genealogical Society invites the public to a special program at Dublin Public Library on Saturday, July 18th at 2 pm.

Vickie and Ray LaBaume were named as the winners of the 2026 America's 250 Patriotic Porch contest organized by Revitalize Dublin. They received a $100 gift card and donated the card back to the nonprofit in order for Revitalize Dublin to continue to help others in the community. Courtesy photo

2026 America's 250 Patriotic house winner named

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Vickie and Ray LaBaume were named as the winners of the 2026 America's 250 Patriotic Porch contest organized by Revitalize Dublin. They received a $100 gift card and donated the card back to the nonprofit in order for Revitalize Dublin to continue to help others in the community. Courtesy photo

Response Reports

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The following first responder calls were made July 6-July 13. Local first responders handled 74 calls during this time frame and PD completed 34 traffic stops.Dublin PD July 6Power/Phone line was reported down at the entrance to the library. Criminal mischief reported.

Brandon Haught

Haught trading in wings for claws

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

June marked a couple of milestones for new Dublin ISD girls’ athletic director and head girls’ basketball coach Brandon Haught.

Great American Ice Cream Social set Thursday

Wyndi

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Here’s the scoop: the annual Great American Ice Cream Social will take place Thursday, July 16 in downtown Stephenville.The festivities will be held by the Stephenville Downtown Merchants from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16.

Academic portfolio continues to expand amid Tarleton State growth

From Staff Reports

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Tarleton State is strategically expanding its academic portfolio to prepare graduates for emerging workforce needs across healthcare, technology, agriculture, infrastructure and behavioral health.

Comanche AgriLife News

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Comanche Water CampWater is one of Comanche County’s most valuable natural resources. It provides potable water for families, supports crops and livestock, and sustains the agricultural industry that is the backbone of our community.

Crop report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest — pasture mealybug — is casting a growing shadow over the state’s forage and livestock industries, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

PRIME hosts open house, ribbon cutting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Prime Metal Buildings & Components hosted a large crowd Tuesday, July 7 for a ribbon cutting with the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce recognizing the relocation of the Dublin retail branch to Stephenville in a 480,000 square foot facility.

MTGCD to host Aquifer Adventure Day

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will host an Aquifer Adventure day at the Ditch Water Discovery Center (930 Wolfe Nursery Rd.) next to its office Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.The free event is open to all ages with families asked to remain with their children.