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The following first responder calls were made Jan. 5–Jan. 11. Local first responders handled 62 calls during this time frame and PD completed 28 traffic stops.Dublin PD Jan. 5A minor accident was reported in the 200 block of East Clinton when a bulldozer ran into a fence.

MTGCD talks flow of aquifers

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District BoardThe Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board of directors discussed the modeling, makeup and flow of the aquifers in its four-county area during the regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 8 in its Stephenville office.

Sales tax up for October

Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly in October at 27.26% compared to October 2024, according to the state sales tax report released by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.For the month of October, Dublin received $65,701.70 compared to $51.626.42 in October 2024.

Sec. Rollins announces dairy margin coverage expansion

USDAOn Monday, Jan. 12 at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that will result in more healthy, U.S.
A competitor in the Dairy cattle show is greeted by Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke at the annual Erath County Junior Livestock Show Monday, Jan. 5. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A competitor in the Dairy cattle show is greeted by Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke at the annual Erath County Junior Livestock Show Monday, Jan. 5. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Erath County Junior Livestock show 2026

Erath County Junior Livestock show 2026
Spurlen

Spurlen

Spurlen runs for Precinct 2 seat to bring responsible leadership

Dale Spurlen, a retired TxDOT employee, is seeking election for Precinct 2 county commissioner, and is running to bring practical and responsible leadership to the county. Spurlen is running against incumbent Albert Ray and challenger David Bays.

City gets audit-ory praise

City of Dublin and its finance director Kim Seider received much praise at the Monday night council meeting in regards to the annual audit.
Darrell Brown

Darrell Brown

Brown remembered by Erath neighbors

The Erath County community is mourning the loss and celebrating the legacy of Darrell Brown, a man of many talents and roles whose helping hand and friendly smile could regularly be found in community events.