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We will never forget

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

First responders participated in the county’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday, Sept. 11 outside the downtown courthouse. Members of the Stephenville Fire Department display a special fl ag fl own over One Police Plaza, the NYPD headquarters that was retired on Sept.

Hispanic Heritage this weekend

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Hispanic heritage month continues in Dublin with the 5th annual Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Heritage Festival Friday night and Saturday at City Park.“We are really excited to be able to offer a 2-day event this year,” Chamber President Nancy Williams said. Admission to the festival is free.

Fenceline Chatter

Texas Pre-emergence Herbicides On Lawns

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie JenschkeSummer is winding down and fall is quickly approaching. If you want to control some of your winter annuals, (annual bluegrass, rescue grass, henbit, and chickweed) September is the time. Annual weeds germinate from seed each year and live for one growing season.

Dublin Dandi-Lion drill team members were aided at the home game Friday, Sept. 12 by a sea of small but spirited mini drill team members who got to show off routines they learned and help cheer on the Lions from the stands. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photos

Dandi-Lions joined by tiny dancers

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Thousands fl ock to Fall Fest

Thousands flock to Fall Festival

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The inaugural Hispanic Fall Festival, sponsored by Stephenville’s Knights of Columbus chapter, drew more than 2,000 to the lot by St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Hwy. 377.

Teen faces weapon charge

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested Friday, Sept. 12 on charges of unlawful carry of a weapon in prohibited places – weapon free zone after bringing a firearm to the Dublin Varsity football game.The charge is a 2nd degree felony.

Hundreds honor Charlie Kirk

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

After the murder of conservative speaker and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, hundreds attended a Conservative Christian Values Rally at the courthouse Saturday, Sept. 13. The rally included a candlelit vigil and prayers for his family and our nation.

Getting the first toss of dirt at the groundbreaking is from left Stephenville Police Chief Dan Harris, Stephenville Fire Chief Robert Isbell, Sheriff Matt Coates, Emergency Services Coordinator Chris Brooks, EMS Director Cary Jackson and Communications Director Ashley Anderson. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Joint Dispatch breaks ground

Wyndi

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Hundreds of citizens, officials and first responders gathered Monday, Sept. 15 for a moment in Erath County history – the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Joint Dispatch Center.

Dublin Police Officer Cody Cook works on climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event is in honor of first responders killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and those who have succumbed after wards to related illnesses. Submitted photo

Officer pledges to never forget

Wyndi

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

For the second year in a row, Dublin PD’s own patrol officer climbed 110 flights of stairs in honor of those first responders who perished during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Officer Cody Cook spent Saturday, Sept. 6 participating in the Dallas 9/11 Stair Climb at Comerica Tower in downtown Dallas.

Dublin EMS moves to Erath

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Dublin City Council officially voted to have Erath County take over the operations of Dublin EMS (effective Oct.1, 2025) during the regular meeting Monday, Sept. 8.