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Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette and Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos Young cowboys model western wear from Rope Your Style in Early during the 9th annual Simply Dangerous event Saturday, Feb. 28. Below left, Golden Chick Managers Ryan Raborn (along with Marcia Raborn) receives Sponsor of the Year award from Lilly G Arena Productions. Below right, Dublin Dairy Queen Manager Shanna Phelps accepts the Top Hand Business award from Lilly G’s owner Rick Taylor.

Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette and Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos Young cowboys model western wear from Rope Your Style in Early during the 9th annual Simply Dangerous event Saturday, Feb. 28. Below left, Golden Chick Managers Ryan Raborn (along with Marcia Raborn) receives Sponsor of the Year award from Lilly G Arena Productions. Below right, Dublin Dairy Queen Manager Shanna Phelps accepts the Top Hand Business award from Lilly G’s owner Rick Taylor.

Simply Dangerous boasts high attendance

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
In an evening filled with cowboy hats and haute couture (western style), one goal was on the minds of many: to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network and Cook’s Children’s Hospital.
Cathryn Smith | Submitted photo Senior David Nava, Senior Morgan Keith and Junior Miguel Corrales performed in a trumpet trio and earned a superior rating on their ensemble at UIL Solo and Ensemble Saturday, Feb. 21 and will advance to state.

Cathryn Smith | Submitted photo Senior David Nava, Senior Morgan Keith and Junior Miguel Corrales performed in a trumpet trio and earned a superior rating on their ensemble at UIL Solo and Ensemble Saturday, Feb. 21 and will advance to state.

9 DHS band students advance to State

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The Dublin Band program had great success from 6th grade all the way through seniors at this year’s UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition.Nine DHS high school students, pictured left, are advancing to state with their solos and ensembles.

Protest period begins on Dinosaur Longshore Transmission line

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Local residents have until March 19 to review the previously announced and new routes on the 765 kV transmission line Dinosaur-Longshore project following the release of information and maps (see public notice in C and D sections of this week's paper.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Home Improvement Vendor Expo set March 12 Dowell Ace Hardware is hosting a Home Improvement Vendor Expo set for Thursday, March 12 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at City Hall at City Limits in Stephenville.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday, Feb. 25 Early Voting continues for March Primary■ 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. Live Oak) FREE■ Crimes & Clues Book Club: 6 p.m.
Erath County seal

Erath County seal

Judge, commissioner appointed to sub-regional planning commission

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A brief commissioners court led to action and conversation regarding the Dinosaur-Longshore Transmission line.Two elected officials, County Judge Brandon Huckabee and Precinct 1 Commissioner Dee Stephens, were appointed at the Monday, Feb.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The following first responder calls were made Feb.16-Feb. 22. Local first responders handled 47 calls during this time frame and PD completed 18 traffic stops.Dublin PD Feb. 16Dublin PD assisted SPD with locating an adult to come to HEB to get a 14-year-old unlicensed driver and their friend.

Simply Dangerous set for Saturday to aid kids

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
This Saturday, there is a chance to help out kids of all ages at Simply Dangerous, a local event that earns money for the Children’s Miracle Network and Cook Children’s Hospital.This year’s 9th annual event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb.