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Dublin site joins Angus Assn

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
EC Cattle Company, Dublin, Texas, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Brenda Smith was recently presented with a $100 gift card by Brookshire Brothers manager Michael Beard as part of the chain’s giveaway being hosted throughout the holiday season. Every week, 25 Celebrate Rewards members are picked at random to receive a $100 gift card. No purchase is necessary to be eligible to win. Recipients simply need to be a Celebrate Rewards member to be in the drawing. More information can be found on the store’s website, brookshirebrothers.com. | Submitted photo

Brenda Smith was recently presented with a $100 gift card by Brookshire Brothers manager Michael Beard as part of the chain’s giveaway being hosted throughout the holiday season. Every week, 25 Celebrate Rewards members are picked at random to receive a $100 gift card. No purchase is necessary to be eligible to win. Recipients simply need to be a Celebrate Rewards member to be in the drawing. More information can be found on the store’s website, brookshirebrothers.com. | Submitted photo

Dubliner wins drawing

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Dubliner wins drawing
Dublin Rotary Club President Karen Wright presented Lee Leatherwood (left) and Ben Pate (right) with the highest honor bestowed on Rotarians as Paul Harris Fellows. The Rotary Club’s Facebook page praised the men saying: “Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to ‘Service Above Self’ truly exemplify the spirit of Rotary, making a lasting difference in both our club and our community. | submitted photo

Dublin Rotary Club President Karen Wright presented Lee Leatherwood (left) and Ben Pate (right) with the highest honor bestowed on Rotarians as Paul Harris Fellows. The Rotary Club’s Facebook page praised the men saying: “Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to ‘Service Above Self’ truly exemplify the spirit of Rotary, making a lasting difference in both our club and our community. | submitted photo

Rotarians honored

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rotarians honored
Tons of winter clothing sits out waiting on community members in need to gather items at Kingdom Threads annual Winter Clothing Drive Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Tons of winter clothing sits out waiting on community members in need to gather items at Kingdom Threads annual Winter Clothing Drive Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Kingdom Threads sews good will with drive

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A cool snap rolled into the area this week, dropping temperatures into the freezing range Sunday night.Fortunately, the community was a little more equipped to face the cold following a two-day special clothing giveaway Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at Kingdom Threads.

Erath decides in elections

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Erath County voters opted for state propositions, picked Lonn Reisman for Stephenville mayor and split decisions on two school bonds in the Nov. 4 general elections. A total of 4,896 Erath voters cast ballots in the election.In the Stephenville mayoral race, Reisman garnered 1,265 votes or 66.

Primary filings now underway

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Filing is underway for the March 2026 races with several people filing during the opening days.With filing beginning Nov. 8 and ending Dec. 8, the following individuals have already filed in the Republican Primary.Brandon Huckabee has filed to retain his seat as county judge.

City talks $2.9M water project grant

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The city of Dublin took the first steps to secure financing for a $2.9 million water line project grant through the Texas Water Development Board.At the Monday, Nov. 10 meeting, city council heard from Deanne Carson of Government Capital who is the city’s financial advisor. The $2.