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Nominations underway for speaker series

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Nominations are being accepted for 2026 distinguished speakers for the Last Lecture series at Tarleton State University. University employees and Stephenville and Erath County community members are invited to submit suggestions, which may be made through Oct. 31 for the spring event.

Response Reports

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

From Staff ReportsThe following first responder calls were made Sept. 15– Sept. 21. Local first responders handled 85 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 27 traffic stops.Dublin PD Sept.

Stephenville City Council approves significant raises for first responders

Wyndi

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Stephenville City Council approved its annual budget Monday, Sept. 22 including a significant increase in salaries for public safety employees.Though all employees are receiving raises, this year’s pay plan is a $1.3 million increase, with $1 million designated to police and fire salary increases.

Hispanic Heritage 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Ritmo y Sabor with lead singer Freddy Acosta closes out the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Other photos include the winner of the Hispanic Heritage Festival pageant who was presented with a trophy.

Dublin FFA member Shiloh Ramsay had a great showing at the Glen Rose 4H jackpot, exhibiting the Reserve Champion Southdown and a Medium Wool sheep that was 4th in his class.

Dublin FFA members wins big at Glen Rose 4H jackpot

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Dublin FFA member Shiloh Ramsay had a great showing at the Glen Rose 4H jackpot, exhibiting the Reserve Champion Southdown and a Medium Wool sheep that was 4th in his class. For the photo in print see the Sept. 25 edition.

Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Central Texas District Dry and hot conditions persisted with no rainfall, though humidity levels remained high. Some producers were planting wheat into dry ground, hoping for rain in the coming days.Almost all corn was harvested.

Queen will be announced before the 7 p.m. game Friday, Sept. 26 on Cervetto Field.

Dublin Homecoming 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Homecoming Queen Candidates Derby Kukla Olivia Salyer Emma Mitchell Natalie Tijerina Kassandra RodriguezQueen will be announced before the 7 p.m. game Friday, Sept. 26 on Cervetto Field.

King will be announced during community Pep Rally Friday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. on Cervetto Field.

Homecoming King Candidates

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Homecoming King CandidatesHank Santos David Nava Tatum Babkowski Alex Teten Edwin NevarezKing will be announced during community Pep Rally Friday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. on Cervetto Field.

Celebrating culture, community and comida

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Thousands attended the fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at the City Park over a two day period hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and numerous sponsors. The event included a rodeo Friday, Sept. 19 with an arena dance and entertainment by numerous musical acts Saturday, Sept. 20.

Living Legend inductee Ted Nuce is congratulated by recent Living Legend and Ag Commissioner Sid Miller and Jeff “Jackrabbit” Harris, along with the Dublin Rodeo Hertiage Museum Board of Directors. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Museum raises funds, honors rodeo heroes

Wyndi

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The rodeo way of life was on full display Saturday, Sept. 13 as several individuals were honored at the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Association Annual Honoree Dinner.The event was held at Dublin Intermediate School and serves as the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum’s largest fundraiser.