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Sermon on the MOUNT drew both equine and non-equine participants

Sermon on the MOUNT drew both equine and non-equine participants

Sermon on the MOUNT

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Sermon on the MOUNT drew both equine and non-equine participants Sunday, May 31 at the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum where Zeb Wright preached the longest Biblical passage directly from Jesus, Matthew 5-7 (also known as Sermon on the Mount).
Rodeo Museum cook-off draws hot competition

Rodeo Museum cook-off draws hot competition

Rodeo Museum cook-off draws hot competition

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Lucky Vaquero Chili Cook-Off was hosted by the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Saturday, May 30 at Wright Park, drawing 10 teams vying for a cash prize and bragging rights over who could make the best pot of chili.

Farm Bureau awards students

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
To help several local students achieve their dreams of furthering their education, Erath County Farm Bureau awarded $12,000 in scholarships.“We offer these scholarships at a local level to help kids right here at home,” Erath County Farm Bureau President, Josh Ritchey said.
Hacienda honored

Hacienda honored

Hacienda honored

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Patricia and Jose Sanchez were joined by their dedicated staff, Dublin Chamber of Commerce members and friends and neighbors as Hacienda Camino Real was recognized as the Chamber’s business of the month for May Tuesday, May 26.
Hundreds of people turn out for a meeting between the Erath-Somervell Sub-Regional Planning Commission (Chapter 391) and Oncor Electric over the proposed 765KV transmission line project. Courtesy photo

Hundreds of people turn out for a meeting between the Erath-Somervell Sub-Regional Planning Commission (Chapter 391) and Oncor Electric over the proposed 765KV transmission line project. Courtesy photo

Hundreds attend Oncor 765KV line meeting

Wyndi
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Hundreds of citizens from Erath, Somervell and surrounding areas attended a meeting with Oncor representatives regarding the proposed Dinosaur-Longshore Switch 765KV transmission line project.
Fables & Fossils

Fables & Fossils

Fables & Fossils

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Dinosaur Valley State Park Rangers, Texas Master Naturalists, and Dairy Queen-Dublin are determined to get kids to dig into summer reading at the Dublin Public Library with its program about animals, dinosaurs and fossils Thursday, May 28.

Races, faces return June 13

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The annual Irish Stampede and Dublin Area Reunion return Saturday, June 13 bringing Dublin fast paces and familiar faces.The Dublin Irish Stampede 10K-5K-2K Run, hosted by the Dublin Lions Club, will kick off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13 by the Dublin Public Library.
Dublin PD Officer Jonathan Stanley

Dublin PD Officer Jonathan Stanley

Stanley finds home in new role

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Jonathan Stanley’s position as a new officer for Dublin PD feels like a perfect fit in several ways.“It’s what I always wanted to do,” Stanley said of serving in law enforcement.Stanley graduated from Weatherford ISD in 2006 before moving to the smaller community of Lipan ‘as fast as we could.
Dublin PD Officer Skylar Chasteen

Dublin PD Officer Skylar Chasteen

Chasteen chases childhood goal

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
“I was inspired by law enforcement at a young age,” said Skylar Chasteen, who was sworn in to the Dublin Police Department Friday, May 22. “I thought their job was cool.”The 29-year-old Blanket native grew up watching cop shows and movies, and knew he wanted to wear a badge someday.