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City of Dublin hosted its annual Community Clean-Up Event Saturday, May 31 allowing citizens to dispose of trash at the Public Works yard. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

City of Dublin hosted its annual Community Clean-Up Event Saturday, May 31 allowing citizens to dispose of trash at the Public Works yard. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

City of Dublin hosts Community Clean-Up Event

City of Dublin hosted its annual Community Clean-Up Event Saturday, May 31. At least five roll offs full of trash and debris were filled with the event. For more photos, see the Citizen Facebook page.

CR 386 under repair in June

From Staff ReportsErath County crews are rebuilding CR386 (also known as Water Tower Road) from CR387 to CR461.The process started Monday, June 2 and is expected to take 5 to 6 weeks. The road will be closed to through traffic on some work days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dublin Lion Football players are going to state competition in the Lineman Challenge after placing at Hardin Simmons University. Courtesy photo

Dublin Lion Football players are going to state competition in the Lineman Challenge after placing at Hardin Simmons University. Courtesy photo

Lion Linemen competing at state

Dublin Lion power is on display as varsity football players are heading to state competition in the Lineman challenge. The event will be held at Hardin-Simmons University Saturday, June 21 at 9 a.m.
Proctor Lake Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers and Bobber the Water Safety Dog visit Dublin Public Library Saturday, May 31 as part of the Summer Reading Program. Kids in attendance learned about ways to aid drowning victims while keeping themselves safe and information about life jackets. Additional programs at the library this week include the Creature Teacher (Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m.) Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Proctor Lake Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers and Bobber the Water Safety Dog visit Dublin Public Library Saturday, May 31 as part of the Summer Reading Program. Kids in attendance learned about ways to aid drowning victims while keeping themselves safe and information about life jackets. Additional programs at the library this week include the Creature Teacher (Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m.) Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Tails and Tales make a splash at the library

Tails and Tales make a splash at the library

Moo-la Fest starts Thursday, June 5

Those who are eager for some summer fun may want to check out Stephenville’s annual Moo-La Fest set for Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7 at Stephenville City Park.The event is free, however, costs are associated with tickets for carnival rides, food and drink.

Community Calendar

Thursday, May 29Mindful Makers: 2-3 p.m. Dublin Public Library (ages 8-14) FREEYoga: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dublin Public Library FREEFriday, May 30Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs. FREETranquil Tales with Annie: 10 a.m.

DHS graduates earn $700k in scholarships

Dublin High School seniors received more than $700,000 in scholarships this year and were presented the awards at the inaugural Dublin Scholarship Banquet Tuesday, May 20.
Dublin Woman’s Thursday Club members Leta Sage, Denise Weems and Janet Pino recently presented scholarships to seniors Wendy Calderon and Bailey Watson at their May meeting. Submitted photo

Dublin Woman’s Thursday Club members Leta Sage, Denise Weems and Janet Pino recently presented scholarships to seniors Wendy Calderon and Bailey Watson at their May meeting. Submitted photo

Thursday Club honors seniors with scholarships

The Dublin Woman’s Thursday Club met at the Dublin Historical Museum for its May 2025 meeting. Our first order of business was to introduce our scholarship recipients.Typically we only award one scholarship. This year, we have sufficient funds to award an additional scholarship.

Stephenville City Council: Council reverses course, approves land use plan

After a failed attempt at a previous meeting to move forward with updating the city’s land use regulations, the Stephenville City Council took action Tuesday, May 20, unanimously authorizing City Manager Jason King to begin contract negotiations with Kendig Keast Collaborative.

Area Briefs

Proctor VFD Fish Fry June 7 The Proctor Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, June 7.Serving begins at 5 p.m. with a live auction and raffle drawing at 7 p.m.