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Sales tax up in February

Wyndi

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Dublin sales tax collections were up significantly in March based on sales in February, with a 32.39% increase.The city saw March sales at $56,486.27 compared to $48,664.77, according to the state sales tax report released by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.

Happy birthday, Ray!

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Wiley Ray LaBaume recently celebrated his 90th birthday with his family and friends. He is an Army Veteran and an Air Force Veteran with 4 years in the Army and 4 years as an Air Force Special Communication Officer to the General’s secret service.

The Erath Somervell Sub Regional

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Erath Somervell Sub Regional Planning Commission hosted a meeting with US Fish and Wildlife Tuesday, April 28. Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee would like to thank U.S. Fish and Wildlife representatives for attending and the insight they shared.

Huckabay FFA is sending its Livestock Judging Team to State for the third year in a row. Team members include: Hudson Moore (son of of Shear Heaven’s Lindsay Moore and Dublin ISD board member James Moore), Brody Whetstine, Izzy Ketchum and Sam Williams. | submitted photo

Headed to State

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Huckabay FFA is sending its Livestock Judging Team to State for the third year in a row. Team members include: Hudson Moore (son of of Shear Heaven’s Lindsay Moore and Dublin ISD board member James Moore), Brody Whetstine, Izzy Ketchum and Sam Williams.

Dublin FFA students compete at state

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The first-year Dublin FFA Nursery/Landscape Team took on the State FFA Nursery/Landscape Contest at Sam Houston State University Friday, April 24.

Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Recent rainfall improved soil moisture and accelerated pasture growth. Perennial grasses and weeds responded quickly, though high fertilizer costs limited applications. Wheat advanced rapidly toward maturity, while corn recovered from earlier freeze damage.

County receives clean audit

Wyndi

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Erath County received a clean audit after its annual financial report by Eide Bailey.At the Monday, April 27 meeting, representatives from Eide Bailey reviewed the audit with the county and delivered an “unmodified” opinion, which is the best outcome that can be received on an audit.

Gardens of plenty

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Dublin Garden Club recently had a plant sale where its members sold plants from their own stock in order to raise funds for their annual high school scholarship. Even the youngest plant enthusiasts took time to stop and smell the flowers. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

Cook like an Egyptian

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eager kids learned all about Egyptian culture through food in the latest installment of Culture through Cooking with Erath County Texas Agrilife Agent Andrea Brooks at the Dublin Public Library. Students made Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) and Ful Medames (a breakfast bean dish).

2026 Dublin High School Prom

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Dublin High School students donned their finest attire as the 2026 DHS prom which was held Saturday, April 25 at Rancho Viejo on FM219 N.