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Cattle

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Dublin Livestock AuctionDublin, TX -3/7/25 Head Count: 600 Slaughter CattleShelly: 70-90 Cutter: 90-120 Hi-Yield: 120-152 Bulls: 160-195 Breeding StockBulls: 3900 Bred HFS: 1800-2300 Bred Cows: 2500-3100 Pairs: 2600-3400 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 380-490300 - 400 lb: 280-400400...
Students of all ages enjoying dancing to ‘Shake it Off’ by Taylor Swift at the Giving Gala for the Dublin Intermediate School Friday, March 7. The kids and their parents were encouraged to dance with each other and some new inflatable friends at the family dance, and fundraiser for the school. For more photos from the event see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Students of all ages enjoying dancing to ‘Shake it Off’ by Taylor Swift at the Giving Gala for the Dublin Intermediate School Friday, March 7. The kids and their parents were encouraged to dance with each other and some new inflatable friends at the family dance, and fundraiser for the school. For more photos from the event see The Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Four feet and Swift beats

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Students of all ages enjoying dancing to ‘Shake it Off’ by Taylor Swift at the Giving Gala for the Dublin Intermediate School Friday, March 7. The kids and their parents were encouraged to dance with each other and some new inflatable friends at the family dance, and fundraiser for the school.

City Manager resigns

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Dublin City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Bobby Mendez and appointed Police Chief Cameron Ray as interim manager following a closed executive session at the regular council meeting Monday, March 10.

Prime creates jobs with expansion

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Prime Metal Buildings & Components announced the expansion of its retail and manufacturing and the creation of more jobs in Dublin with the plans to open a 24,000 sq.ft. retail store in Weatherford and the relocation of the Dublin retail branch to Stephenville.
The Tarleton Choir performs at the Alamo Letter Dedication Thursday, March 6. For more photos see page A3. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The Tarleton Choir performs at the Alamo Letter Dedication Thursday, March 6. For more photos see page A3. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Alamo plaque dedicated at Erath courthouse

Wyndi
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A piece of history was honored Thursday, March 6 as Erath County and the Alamo Letter Society dedicated its own ‘Alamo Letter’ on Alamo Heroes Day.

Court takes next step on joint dispatch

Wyndi
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Erath County Commissioners made another move in the joint dispatch center project approving a master services and preliminary services agreement for McKinstry to begin renovation and expansion plans.
Dublin High School Powerlifters Candy Rodriguez (left), Cassidy Adair (second from left) and Joselyn Perez (right) are heading to the state powerlifting competition in Edinburg Thursday, March 13 after Rodriguez placed first in her division at Regionals and Adair and Perez placed second. Samantha Martinez (second from right) is also traveling as an alternate after placing third. | Submitted photo

Dublin High School Powerlifters Candy Rodriguez (left), Cassidy Adair (second from left) and Joselyn Perez (right) are heading to the state powerlifting competition in Edinburg Thursday, March 13 after Rodriguez placed first in her division at Regionals and Adair and Perez placed second. Samantha Martinez (second from right) is also traveling as an alternate after placing third. | Submitted photo

Lady Lions statebound

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Dublin High School Powerlifters Candy Rodriguez (left), Cassidy Adair (second from left) and Joselyn Perez (right) are heading to the state powerlifting competition in Edinburg Thursday, March 13 after Rodriguez placed first in her division at Regionals and Adair and Perez placed second.
The original Double Inn served stagecoaches that passed through this area as they made their way from Fort Worth to Yuma, Arizona. Those who traveled by stagecoach knew the Double Inn well. One Dublin legend states that Dublin got its name from the Inn. The split logs that supported the structure still existed in the 1970s. Courtesy photo

The original Double Inn served stagecoaches that passed through this area as they made their way from Fort Worth to Yuma, Arizona. Those who traveled by stagecoach knew the Double Inn well. One Dublin legend states that Dublin got its name from the Inn. The split logs that supported the structure still existed in the 1970s. Courtesy photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Ben PateSpecial to the CitizenThe land that Dublin is located on was originally purchased when Texas was a Republic. The Hollands and Dobkins were the first families to attempt to settle in this area. They came to settle on a “head-right” of land or 4,444 acres.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Thursday, March 6■ Alamo Letter dedication: 10 a.m. downtown Stephenville courthouse (100 W. Washington) Friday, March 7■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Time reserved for those with sensory needs. FREE■ Safe Space storytime: 11 a.m.
Donna and Steve Hightower, center, owners of Titan Fitness are surrounded by members of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, clients and friends at a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 26 after they joined the chamber. Titan Fitness is located at 125 S. Patrick Street in downtown Dublin. The gym offers 24/7 access with affordable membership. For more information call 254-875-0070. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Donna and Steve Hightower, center, owners of Titan Fitness are surrounded by members of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, clients and friends at a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 26 after they joined the chamber. Titan Fitness is located at 125 S. Patrick Street in downtown Dublin. The gym offers 24/7 access with affordable membership. For more information call 254-875-0070. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Titan Fitness joins Chamber

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025