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Cell phone use prohibited during school day

Wyndi
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Dublin Independent School District students will have restrictions on cell phone usage for the upcoming school year due to a recent law signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
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Mission group puts new face on Kingdom Threads

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Kingdom Threads, a clothes (and much more) closet affiliated with First Baptist of Church, is able to better serve local families in need after being blessed by a mission group looking to help the local community.
A Live Oak Tree falls over after many inches of rainfall soaks the ground at City Park in Dublin over the July 4th weekend. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A Live Oak Tree falls over after many inches of rainfall soaks the ground at City Park in Dublin over the July 4th weekend. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin pulls together aid

Wyndi
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The giving nature of Dubliners is never more on display than during times of crisis, and there are several ways residents can help those in the Hill Country suffering from the effects of recent floods.
Paul Adams received a first place at state FFA in Plant Science Submitted photo

Paul Adams received a first place at state FFA in Plant Science Submitted photo

FFA efforts earn gold at state competition

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Dublin FFA has four more state champions, earning recognition for 10 months of research, writing and preparation for the agriscience fair held June 30-July 4 at the Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth.

Ballot order drawn for Constitutional Amendments

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson drew the ballot order Wednesday, June 25 for the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 4 Election.

Cook announces candidacy for SD22

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
State Representative David Cook announced his bid for Texas Senate District 22, following the retirement announcement of State Senator Brian Birdwell.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Comanche County Museum launches summer activitiesThe Comanche County Museum has launched summer activities including an arts and crafts show through Thursday, July 10.All are invited to bring their homemade arts and crafts to display in the Comanche county Museum Show.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Thursday, July 3■ Cloud Family Fireworks (Comanche area at dark) Friday, July 4 Happy Independence Day!■ Dublin Public Library, newspaper, city hall and county closed■ Stephenville July 4th parade: 9 a.m. downtown Stephenville■ Hamilton reading of Declaration of Independence: 9 a.m.

Response Reports

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
From Staff ReportsThe following first responder calls were made June 16–June 22. Local first responders handled 58 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 13 traffic stops.