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Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The following first responder calls were made Aug. 18–Aug. 17. Local first responders handled 77 calls during this timeframe and PD completed 24 traffic stops.Dublin PD Aug. 18A welfare concern was issued for an elderly individual.A civil matter about eviction was called in.Aug.
A grape tradition

A grape tradition

A grape tradition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Friends and family made their way to Lucky Vines Saturday, Aug. 23 for the annual Grape Stomp event, enjoying live music, wine, t-shirts, charcuterie boards and more, and of course the chance to help stomp some grapes. For photos in print, see the Aug. 28 edition.
Art lovers gather for the Artist Reception for ‘ Tiny Treasures: Art in Miniatures’ at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Thursday, Aug. 21. The show features a wide assortment of tiny art in a variety of mediums including paintings, sculpture and more. The show continues through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 and is free to the public at 148 W. College St. in downtown Stephenville. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Art lovers gather for the Artist Reception for ‘ Tiny Treasures: Art in Miniatures’ at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Thursday, Aug. 21. The show features a wide assortment of tiny art in a variety of mediums including paintings, sculpture and more. The show continues through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 and is free to the public at 148 W. College St. in downtown Stephenville. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

CTFAC stocks itsy, bitsy easels for show

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Art lovers gather for the Artist Reception for ‘ Tiny Treasures: Art in Miniatures’ at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Thursday, Aug. 21. The show features a wide assortment of tiny art in a variety of mediums including paintings, sculpture and more. The show continues through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug.

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point of the year, $5.01 per pound, up from $4.
Kent Perkins holds a presentation given at the Aug. 25 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting in honor of his late wife, Ruth Buzzi, known for her comedy and appearances in film and television. The honor was presented by County Judge Brandon Huckabee. | Submitted photo

Kent Perkins holds a presentation given at the Aug. 25 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting in honor of his late wife, Ruth Buzzi, known for her comedy and appearances in film and television. The honor was presented by County Judge Brandon Huckabee. | Submitted photo

Commissions honor Buzzi, approve MOWEC grant

Wyndi
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A packed commissioners court agenda Monday, Aug. 25 led to a lengthy meeting and slew of approvals.The meeting kicked off with a presentation in honor of Ruth Buzzi, an American actress and comedian from Erath County.She appeared on stage, on screen in films, and on television.

Tarleton University announces record enrollment of 21k students

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Continuing a stretch of historic momentum, Tarleton State University has announced that preliminary fall 2025 numbers indicate record enrollment for the sixth consecutive year, with approximately 21,000 students attending.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Tiny Treasures Art in Miniatures reception now openCross Timbers Fine Arts Council has opened its new exhibit 'Tiny Treasures Art in Miniatures' Aug. 12 through Aug. 29 at its Gallery on the Square in downtown Stephenville.The artist reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.

John Tarleton Society to reestablish at TSU

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Paying tribute to its visionary founder, Tarleton State University has announced the reestablishment of the John Tarleton Society to provide personalized, sustained gratitude to the institution’s most generous donors.