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Volunteer Paul Adams offers a selection of mini bundt cakes at the inaugural Society for the Innocents banquet held at Cottonwood Church Thursday, May 14. Society for the Innocents will be opening St. Anne’s House at the former Golden Age Manor location. The banquet served as the nonprofit’s first fundraising effort. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Society for the Innocents gets new lease on life with building donation

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Society for the Innocents founder John Staud announced that the non-profit dedicated to offering hope, support and shelter to mothers in crisis officially has a home thanks a miracle born of misfortune.

Morning Star show this Saturday

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Entries are open for a ranch horse versatility show benefitting Morning Star Ranch, a nonprofit faith-based riding center for children whose mission is to encourage and empower.The event will be hosted Saturday, May 23 at 16 North Arena in DeLeon (4740 SH16) starting at 8 a.m.

Primary runoff voting continues

Wyndi

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

It’s time for another election and voters are encouraged to vote in the Joint Primary Election Runoffs.Early voting is underway and will only be held in Stephenville.Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this week through through Friday, May 22 and take place at Annex III located at 222 E.

Chili Cookoff set for May 30 weekend

Wyndi

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Time is quickly approaching for the deadline regarding the Lucky Vaquero Chili Cook Off hosted by the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum.“Please bring your game face and attitude because your challenger has the mindset that you absolutely cannot beat them in this competition,” Organizer Rick Taylor said.

Dino-mite time set for SRC

Wyndi

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Dublin Public Library is ready to ‘Unearth a Story’ with this year’s Summer Reading Program, kicking off this week.The dinosaur-themed program is funded in part by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the 2026 TLA-HEB Summer at the Library Grant.

Community Calendar graphic with a calendar and a cup of coffee

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wednesday, May 13■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ DHS Scholarship Banquet: 5:30 p.m. Dublin Secondary campus (2233 Hwy. 6) ■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E.

Area Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Celebrate 250 on tap for DublinA group of patriotic Dubliners is seeking support in celebrating America's 250th birthday this July. A meeting will be held Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Blackjack Office Center.

The Erath County Humane Society

Erath County Humane Society hosts Cinco De Mayo event

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Erath County Humane Society Cinco de Mayo 5k and fun run Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2 drew a large crowd of supporters on two and four legs, many sporting colorful outfits and smart sombreros. (Photos by Danielle Meador/The Dublin Citizen)For more photos, see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Dublin ISD School Board Members Ryan Mitchell and Cole Leatherwood are sworn into office Monday, May 11 by DISD Superintendent Assistant Glenna Ricks. It will be Mitchell’s second term in office and Leatherwood’s first term. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

DISD reorganizes board; talks college hours

Wyndi

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A brief Dublin ISD school board meeting was held Monday, May 11 with the swearing in of new board members, and the reorganization of the board.Cole Leatherwood and incumbent Ryan Mitchell were sworn into office Monday night after being elected to the board in the May 2 election.

Families who laid Dublin’s groundwork

Celebrating 100 years

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Dublin Historical Museum drew a large crowd Saturday, May 9 as it celebrated the 100th anniversary of the city laying its first brick streets. Visionary Leaders of Dublin awards were presented to the Leatherwood and Bradberry families recognizing family members (Clarence Leatherwood and J.W.