Dublin EMS moves to Erath

Dublin City Council officially voted to have Erath County take over the operations of Dublin EMS (effective Oct.1, 2025) during the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 8.

Council OKs tight budget

In the regular Sept. 8 meeting, the Dublin City Council approved tax rate and a balanced budget after making several major concessions.Interim City Manager/Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray reported the city started the budget process with a projected $1.

Fire impedes traffic on Washington

Due to the fast work of Stephenville Fire Department and Erath County Fire/ Rescue, Baxter Chemical was saved after a two-vehicle accident caused a fire on Washington Street.

Rodeo Heritage Museum to host Annual Honoree Dinner Saturday

Come join the rodeo elite this weekend as the annual Dublin Rodeo Heritage Association Annual Honoree Dinner is being held Saturday.The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Dublin Intermediate School, located at 609 Thomas St.

EDC budget approved by Council

Dublin City Council recently approved the Dublin Economic Development Corporation budget including money for grants, administration expenses and new partnership project between the city and the EDC.EDC Executive Director Noah Cullis presented the budget at the Monday, Sept. 8 council meeting.

Community Calendar

There is a lot going on this week and weekend! Thursday, Sept. 119/11 Ceremony: 10 a.m. downtown Courthouse in Stephenville Dublin JH/JV Football vs. Anson at Anson 4:30 p.m.Lingleville Volleyball Tournament, 8 a.m.Friday, Sept. 12Dublin JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Millsap, 4 p.m.

Briefs

Canines & Coffee set for Sept. 13 Erath County Humane Society will be hosting its 2nd annual Canines & Coffee 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the shelter.There will be vendors, games for the kids, bouncy house and live music along with TikTok Influencer Nick Luciano.

Response Reports

From Staff ReportsThe following first responder calls were made Sept. 1– Sept. 7. Local first responders handled 87 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 21 traffic stops.Dublin PD Sept. 1Dublin PD assisted another agency with trying to make contact with the owner of a vehicle.

Vickie Bamber

Life-long Dublin resident Vickie Bamber has not always had an easy life, but throughout all her challenges she’s remained a devoted mother, wife and community member.