ERCOT responds to directives

Last week, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing the PUC and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate actions to increase power generation capacity and ensure reliability of the Texas power grid.

Frontline museum mourns loss of inspiring hero

On Monday morning, The National Health & Public Safety History Museum reported the loss of Pastor and Lt. Edward Weiss, whose influence was cited as the inspiration for his son and grandson, Eddy and Jon in founding the museum located at 136 E. Blackjack in Dublin.

Granbury continues summer concerts

Summer concerts are continuing at the historic Granbury Opera House during 2021.

DPS reports on Dublin crashes

Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers reported two collisions that occurred in the morning hours of Monday in Erath County. According to DPS reports, the first crash happened at approximately 9:30 a. m. on US Highway 67 near County Road 351 in Dublin.

Dublin FFA officers

Dublin FFA officers attended the 93rd Annual State Convention in Fort Worth, wrapping up on Friday. Dublin FFA sponsors reported, “Our members have enjoyed a week of inspiring speeches, leadership workshops, voting delegates, free stuff at the exhibits, an awesome concert, and a ‘family vacation!

Erath Grand Jury indicts 8

The Erath County Grand Jury returned 10 indictments on July 7.

POLICE LOG

July 5 A report was made for fireworks on Comanche/Trowbridge. A report was made for three dogs in the callers yard on the 600 block of Hawk. A report was made for a large black dog trying to attack a small dog on the 500 block of Sheridan.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

July 3 At 4:54 a.m. a Chevy 3500 Silverado with no one around was found on fire in a ditch off of FM 2481. It had been reported as stolen. At 9:14 p.m. a very friendly dog was found lost on FM 8 West near CR 568. July 5 At 5:33 p.m.

CTFAC Art Camp draws sell-out crowd

Seats were filled this week at the Cross Timbers Fine Art Council River North Gallery as spots for the youth art camp were sold out. Kids attending were led in a variety of exercises learning the basics of painting. Sara Gann | Citizen staff photos

Kids unlock treasures at FBC VBS

Several groups of youth ‘unlocked treasures’ at First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School last week, taking part in dancing, snacks, outside activities like chasing bubbles crafts and much more. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos