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Filing continues for ISD, council races

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Filing for local elections is continuing for school board and city council, and although no one has filed as of presstime for any of the Dublin races, several have filed for Stephenville City Council and a special election has also been called for city of Stephenville.
Alexander

Alexander

Alexander files to retain JP seat

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Jeff ‘Chili’ A l e x a n d e r , incumbent for Justice of the Peace for Erath County, Precincts 1, 3 and 4 is seeking re-election against challenger Melissa Sanchez Ferguson for the March 3 Republican Primary.
Chelsea Veldhuizen and her daughter, Adeline, play in the cold weather Sunday, Jan. 25 after snow and ice blankets the entire area. For more snow fun photos see page A4 and The Dublin Citizen Facebook photo. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Chelsea Veldhuizen and her daughter, Adeline, play in the cold weather Sunday, Jan. 25 after snow and ice blankets the entire area. For more snow fun photos see page A4 and The Dublin Citizen Facebook photo. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Snow much fun!

Wyndi
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Winter Storm Fern hammered Erath County and surrounding area over the past week ending up with numerous closures, slick roadways and even some winter fun in town.As winter precipitation and bitter cold temperatures began to roll in overnight Friday, Jan.
Tarleton PD Officer Blessed Matai offers remarks as the keynote speaker at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast Monday, Jan. 19 at Greer’s in Stephenville. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Tarleton PD Officer Blessed Matai offers remarks as the keynote speaker at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast Monday, Jan. 19 at Greer’s in Stephenville. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

‘We’re all human beings’: MLK Breakfast honors legacy of Dr. King, Darrell Brown

Wyndi
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
“Character and integrity are hard to teach. If you treat a person like a human being, you’ll be all right. I don’t care where you live or where you are from. If you treat another human being, like a human being, you’ll be all right,” Tarleton PD Officer Blessed Matai said during the annual Dr.

St. Pat’s festival set by chamber

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday, March 14 in Downtown Dublin and applications are open at the Chamber of Commerce website for vendors to join the fun. The all-day event will start at 10 a.m.
Emily and Adam Sharp, center, are on hand for the naming of the Carter Lee Memorial Playground dedicated in memory for their son, Carter. The inclusive playground was build in a joint effort between Waste Connections and the city of Stephenville. From left is Director of Parks and Leisure Services Daron Trussell, Stephenville Mayor Lon Reismann, Emily and Adam Sharp, Public Works Director Nick Williams and B.T. Rhodes of Waste Connections. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Emily and Adam Sharp, center, are on hand for the naming of the Carter Lee Memorial Playground dedicated in memory for their son, Carter. The inclusive playground was build in a joint effort between Waste Connections and the city of Stephenville. From left is Director of Parks and Leisure Services Daron Trussell, Stephenville Mayor Lon Reismann, Emily and Adam Sharp, Public Works Director Nick Williams and B.T. Rhodes of Waste Connections. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Sville dedicates Carter Lee playground

Wyndi
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A Stephenville playground now has a new name after a special little boy, Carter Lee.At the Tuesday, Jan. 6 meeting, Stephenville City Council renamed the inclusive playground, known as Terrell Park, located within the City Park, to the Carter Lee Memorial Playground.

Filing underway for council, mayor, ISD

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Filing for local elections is continuing for school board and city council, and while no one has filed as of presstime for any of the Dublin races, a slew of candidates filed on day one for Stephenville City Council.Filing is open for local elections through Friday, Feb. 13 for the May 2 election.
Ferguson

Ferguson

Ferguson seeks JP 1,3,5 seat

Wyndi
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Melissa Sanchez Ferguson is seeking election for Justice of the Peace for Precincts, 1,3 and 4, and brings experience of working as a clerk for JP offices to the table.“My experience working as a clerk for the Justice of the peace ignited a strong commitment to public service.
David Nava

David Nava

Nava takes area gold for state chair

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
“It’s like a story; it’s like a fairy tale,” said DHS senior trumpet player David Nava of advancing to state in the Association of Small School Bands contest after placing first in regional and at area Saturday, Jan. 10.“I find it really cool,” said Nava. “I’ve been trying since Freshman year.