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Simply Dangerous set for Feb. 28

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Simply Dangerous may not be an event everyone is familiar with, but for more than eight years the western gala has acted as a way to earn 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.
Republican Senate District 22 candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Erath County Republican Party Wednesday, Feb. 11. From left to right are moderator Jorge Moreno and Senate candidates Jon Gimble, Rena Schroeder and David Cook. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Republican Senate District 22 candidates participate in a forum hosted by the Erath County Republican Party Wednesday, Feb. 11. From left to right are moderator Jorge Moreno and Senate candidates Jon Gimble, Rena Schroeder and David Cook. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Senate District 22 candidates share platform, responses in forum

Colton Bradberry
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Property tax relief and the rapid growth of data centers took center stage at a Senate District 22 Republican candidate forum hosted by the Erath County Republican Party, as contenders David Cook, Jon Gimble and Rena Schroeder laid out competing approaches for cutting school-related taxes,...

Primary Early Voting starts Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Early voting for the Republican and Democratic Primary begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and voters will get to cast ballots on county, state and federal candidates.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, Feb. 11 ■ 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 Thursday, Feb. 12■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Simply Dangerous tickets now on sale

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Simply Dangerous may not be an event everyone is familiar with, but for more than eight years the western gala has acted as a way to earn 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.

St. Pats signups underway

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce now has signups for vendors, car show and the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade taking place.For more information or to register, go to www. dublintxchamber.com/events.This year’s event is set downtown from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The following first responder calls were made Feb. 2-Feb. 8. Local first responders handled 45 calls during this time frame and PD completed 11 traffic stops.Dublin PD Feb. 2A theft report was taken at the police station.A welfare concern was called in about children in a custody arrangement.

TxDOT to host future transportation meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
TxDOT will be hosting virtual public meetings with in person options for the 2027-30 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural TIP).The virtual meeting will be held online Feb. 10 through Feb. at https://www.txdot.
Greens Creek Methodist Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary Sunday, Feb. 15 and in a large event April 18. All are invited to join. | Submitted photo

Greens Creek Methodist Church will celebrate the 150th anniversary Sunday, Feb. 15 and in a large event April 18. All are invited to join. | Submitted photo

Greens Creek Methodist celebrating 150 years

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Greens Creek Methodist Church, currently affiliated with Global Methodist Church, is recognizing their 150th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.The community is invited to join the congregation for Sunday service at 9 a.m. followed by brunch at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall.