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News Staff

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

ECGS to host probate record research class Erath County Genealogical Society is pleased to host Dr. Deborah Liles at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Dublin Public Library. Debbie will discuss how to find and use Probate Records in your family history research.

Police Log

News Staff

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

There was a report of a reckless driver on U.S. 377 South passing the flea market. Officer went to the area and could not locate the vehicle. A reporting person came into the station to report his bank account had been hacked.

Berrys Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

With the cold temperatures we have been having, it is hard to think about planting trees. What is a better way to start the New Year? Now is the time to plant your trees, especially if you are planting bareroot fruit or nut trees.

Native ladybird ladybird beetles, or ladybugs, should not be a concern for residents, but they, and their invasive doppleganger – the Asian lady beetle – can be a nuisance when they invade or swarm in homes. Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

Are swarming ladybugs harmful?

Adam Russell

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The annual invasion of swarming ladybugs appears to be in motion. Reports of ladybird beetles, commonly known as ladybugs, invading homes and structures across the southern U.S. have raised questions and concerns.

2023 rains rebound from dry 2022

Wyndi Veigel - Gaudette

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Dublin saw an increase in rain with about 15 inches more in 2023 than in 2022. Rainfall for Dublin, as collected and reported by the Dublin Citizen every week on page A4, was at 38.35, much higher than 2022, which was 22.5. Rainfall for 2021 was 40.4 inches in.; 36.75 was collected in 2020 and 39.

New laws in effect

Ayden Runnels

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

When Texas college students return to their campuses after the winter break, they’ll discover the lights are still off in their campuses’ diversity offices. That’s because a new law that outlaws such work at the state’s higher education institutions went into effect, Jan. 1.

Calvary, CWJC serving stock show

News Staff

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Visitors to the 2024 Erath County Jr. Livestock Show can pick up some premium concessions and benefit two Dublin ministries as Calvary Fellowship’s Feed My Sheep and Transformation Pathway CWJC are serving up smoked brisket, hot coffee, chili and more.

Victor and Michelle Castillo with daughters, Ava and Sophia

Dublin regards faithful founder

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

“God gained an amazing warrior.” These were the words used to honor the life of Victor Castillo, the pastor of Calvary Fellowship of Dublin, on the sign at Dublin’s Dairy Queen. He passed on Friday, Dec. 29 at the age of 45.

A snapshot of 2023 from Jan to June

Looking back at 2023

News Staff

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

January 2023 County Judge Brandon Huckabee was sworn into office at a formal ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 by Judge Jason Cashon. Zander Bullard posed with a red cedar table with swing seats constructed by Dublin FFA students and shown by him at the 2023 Erath County Jr. Livestock Show.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Sunday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve, Please Drive responsibly! Monday, Jan. 1 Happy New Years! ■ Newspaper office closed! ■ Stock show begins Tuesday, Jan. 2 ■ Stock show continues ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.