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Tarleton State University students visit with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick while he is on a state-wide bus tour. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lt. Governor visits Erath county

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

State of Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick recently visited Erath County sharing views on a 131 city bus tour. Patrick, who has been Lt. Governor since 2014 and is seeking re-election in November against Democrat Mike Collier, started a state-wide bus tour Wednesday, Aug.

First responders were honored as part of last year’s Diamond Cross Rodeo event at the city park arena and will be honored again on Saturday night as part of a 9/11 tribute. Citizen staff photo

Rodeo set for this weekend

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

This weekend will offer a time of remembrance and rodeo fun as the Diamond Cross Rodeo returns for its second year on Friday, Sept. 9-Saturday, Sept. 10. The rodeo will include a 9-11 tribute to honor first responders at the Saturday night event.

Tarleton to host 9/11 ceremony Sunday

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Tarleton State University, the city of Stephenville and Erath County are inviting the community to a ceremony on the 21st anniversary of 9-11 to commemorate the nation’s loss and resilience following terrorist attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans. The event takes place at 2 p.m.

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Police Log

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Aug. 23 There was a report of a male subject hanging around a store in the 1000 block of North Patrick and the reporting person wanted him to leave. A black cow was out near the City Park. A reporting person in the 600 block of Ireland heard the door rattle but did not see anyone.

Fishing Report

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 84 degrees; 6.37 feet low. Bass good to five pounds on jigs, Texas rigged worms and crankbaits scattered around the rocky boulders 1-12 feet of water. Crappie to one pound are excellent on minnows 10-13 feet of water over brush piles and structure.

Fruit production in North Texas program Sept. 15

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The program “Fruit Production in North Texas: Strawberries, Peaches and Blackberries!” will take place Sept. 15 in Cross Roads. The event is presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Denton and Tarrant counties.

Berry's Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

We have had some dramatic changes in the weather the last week or so, it feels like fall in the mornings and evenings. This is a perfect time to get back into or start your healthy living program.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Summer is winding down and fall is quickly approaching. We have had some recent rains to help green up our lawns. If you want to control some of your winter annuals, ( annual bluegrass, rescue grass, henbit, and chickweed) early September is the time.

Dublin Elementary News

Kalley Mitchell

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Welcome to the 2022/2023 school year! This year our theme is, “It Is A Wonderful World at DES.” Our students and staff are #1 and this will be the best school year ever. Last month TEA announced District and Campus Accountability Ratings.

Library grants to benefit Dublin

Wyndi Veigel

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Good news abounds for the Dublin Public Library after receiving several grants in the past month. The library received a $4,743 Texas Reads grant from Texas State Library and Archives. These funds will be used for next year’s summer reading program entitled All Together Now.