Area Briefs

Dublin Citizen hosts open house for Business of the MonthThe Dublin Citizen will be offering an open house at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 as part of being named Business of the Month by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.Stop by for snacks, conversation and an insiders look at how a newspaper operates.

Response Reports

From Staff ReportsThe following first responder calls were made Aug. 10 through Aug. 18.Local first responders handled 87 calls during this time and PD completed 28 traffic stops.Dublin PD Aug. 10A custody disagreement took place.

Tiny art show reception Thursday

Looking for a new perspective on art? Look no further than Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s second annual Tiny Treasures: Art in Miniatures exhibit.

Market Day memories

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following report for the Central Texas district: Blistering heat prevailed with daily highs near or above 100 degrees, with no rainfall and a hot, dry outlook ahead.

Mandatory meeting set for FFA exhibitors

Dublin FFA is hosting a mandatory meeting on Monday, Aug 24 at 7 p.m. in the ag building. Students need to attend if they are planning to show at county or major events for agriscience fair, livestock and/or ag mechanics.

Stephenville sets proposed tax rate

Stephenville City Council approved the city’s proposed maximum tax rate at the Tuesday, Aug. 4 meeting.The city set its proposed rate at $.4297 per $100 valuation, which is the voter approval rate.The Voter-Approval tax rate is the rate that will increase revenue 3.

Peach & Melon Festival 2026

De Leon hosted its annual Peach and Melon Festival Aug. 5-8 featuring a carnival, parade, crowning of Miss Peach and Melon, and of course, watermelons for everyone! For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photos

DISD makes the grade with ‘A’ rating

Great news has been received for Dublin ISD as they have earned an ‘A’ rating from the Texas Education Agency, one of only three districts in Erath County to receive the prestigious rating.

MTGCD sets rules hearing, talks tax rate

The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will have a public hearing on new rules regarding management zones in Bosque and Coryell counties Sept. 10 at 1:15 p.m.