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226 backpacks and more than 60 haircuts were given away at the annual Back-to-School Fair organized by the Dublin Public Library and a variety of community groups along with nonprofits. The event also showcased a variety of community booths, games, and free toiletry items. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

226 backpacks and more than 60 haircuts were given away at the annual Back-to-School Fair organized by the Dublin Public Library and a variety of community groups along with nonprofits. The event also showcased a variety of community booths, games, and free toiletry items. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Supplies, smiles & suds

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
226 backpacks and more than 60 haircuts were given away at the annual Back-to-School Fair organized by the Dublin Public Library and a variety of community groups along with nonprofits. The event also showcased a variety of community booths, games, and free toiletry items.
Dublin FFA instructor Derek Dunlap receives ‘Here by the Owl’ educator award for Area IV at the State FFA convention. Submitted photo

Dublin FFA instructor Derek Dunlap receives ‘Here by the Owl’ educator award for Area IV at the State FFA convention. Submitted photo

Who’s the best? Dunlap receives Golden Owl

Wyndi
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Dublin FFA advisor Derek Dunlap recently received the coveted ‘Here by the Owl’ award for Area IV at the State FFA convention.

Court talks healthcare items

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A variety of health-related items received attention and approval at the Monday, July 27 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting.Two proclamations were approved including celebrating National Health Center Week on Aug.
graphic full of school supplies, very colorful

graphic full of school supplies, very colorful

Dublin ISD to provide all needed school supplies, free breakfasts & lunch

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Dublin ISD will once again be providing free school supplies for every student, other than backpacks.'At Dublin ISD, we are committed to removing barriers so every student has the opportunity to succeed,' superintendent Melissa Summers said.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Wednesday, July 22 ■ Vacation Bible School: 8:45 a.m. to noon Greens Creek Baptist (1263 CR 380)■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Pre-K, Kindergarten registration July 29, 30 Dublin ISD has set its Pre-K and Kindergarten registration from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., 12:30 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30 at the Dublin Elementary School.The child must be at least 4-years-old by Sept. 1, 2026.

Patriotic resident artists display through July 31

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a patriotic exhibit by the CTFAC Resident Artists— now on display at the County Annex III Building, Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 31.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The following first responder calls were made July 13-July 19. Local first responders handled 45 calls during this time frame and PD completed 7 traffic stops.
Wesley Mills

Wesley Mills

Mills steps up for KOA

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
As assistant manager of the Stephenville-Dublin KOA on FM219 towards Lingleville, 22-year-old Wesley Mills gets to play a part in making his community better and he is excited about its recent growth and what’s on the horizon.