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Stephenville K-9 Officer Colby Stone and Erath County Deputy Taylor Tully were presented with a lifesaving award by the Stephenville PD and ECSO for helping to save a stabbing victim. They were presented the awards Tuesday, May 6 by Police Chief Dan Harris, Sheriff Matt Coates and their families. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Stephenville K-9 Officer Colby Stone and Erath County Deputy Taylor Tully were presented with a lifesaving award by the Stephenville PD and ECSO for helping to save a stabbing victim. They were presented the awards Tuesday, May 6 by Police Chief Dan Harris, Sheriff Matt Coates and their families. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

K-9 officer, Deputy earn lifesaving award after stabbing

Wyndi
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
A Stephenville Police Officer and Erath County Deputy recently received lifesaving awards after saving a victim following a violent crime.
Thursday Club celebrates 127 years

Thursday Club celebrates 127 years

Thursday Club celebrates 127 years

Denise Weems
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Dublin Woman’s Thursday Club certainly has been busy!First, Erynn Sprouse and Denise Weems presented a report, on a hot and windy day, Thursday, April 10, in the side patio of Denise Weems’ house.
Community members from throughout Erath County gathered at the courthouse in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 1 to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Groups went to all four corners of Stephenville to pray over the community as part of the event. National Day of Prayer was established in 1988 by Congress stating the first Thursday of May specifically specifying “the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.” Courtesy photo

Community members from throughout Erath County gathered at the courthouse in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 1 to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Groups went to all four corners of Stephenville to pray over the community as part of the event. National Day of Prayer was established in 1988 by Congress stating the first Thursday of May specifically specifying “the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.” Courtesy photo

Celebrating National Day of Prayer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Community members from throughout Erath County gathered at the courthouse in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 1 to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Groups went to all four corners of Stephenville to pray over the community as part of the event.
800 tires hit the road

800 tires hit the road

800 tires hit the road

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The city of Dublin got things rolling early Saturday, May 3 in its tire disposal event at the public works yard as residents brought old tires by the trailer load and filled up the provided container within the first two hours. More than 800 junk tires were gathered and removed from the city.
Suds & More Laundromat located at 304 E. Blackjack is officially open and aiming to help Dublin clean their clothes. It is a 24-hour laundromat that offers eight washers and dryers. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Suds & More Laundromat located at 304 E. Blackjack is officially open and aiming to help Dublin clean their clothes. It is a 24-hour laundromat that offers eight washers and dryers. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Currys cater to community clothes

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Darrell Curry said the opening of the Suds & More Laundromat was another step in continuing his family’s legacy.“My grandmother (Esta Sarringer) had one and I always thought it was cool,” he said. Curry remembered helping count quarters at the Laundromat located by Ivie’s 7-11 when he was young.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Comanche County Museum to host Mother's Day lunchThe Comanche County Museum is inviting you and your family to celebrate Mother’s Day with a lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11.The museum is located at 402 Moorman Rd. Flowers donated by Comanche Florist will be decorating the museum.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Thursday, May 8■ DISD Elementary School Field Day: Old Memorial Stadium■ Stephenville Music Club meeting: noon First United Methodist Church Stephenville■ Dublin High School Band Concert: 6 p.m. Dublin Secondary School Gym■ Lingleville FFA Banquet: 6 p.m.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The following first responder calls were made April 21 –April 27. Local first responders handled 60 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD April 21An accident was reported with a vehicle vs. donkey on FM 914/CR 265 with airbag deployment.A silver Honda Civic was reported on E. Hwy.
Cheese to go with that wine

Cheese to go with that wine

Cheese to go with that wine

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Eager eaters enjoyed tasty mac and cheese at Lucky Vines for Big Brothers, Big Sisters 'The Big Cheese' Mac & Cheese cookoff. The fundraiser earned more than $4,000 for the nonprofit.
Citizens enjoy chatting and eating tacos in honor of Cinco De Mayo at FBC Dublin. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Citizens enjoy chatting and eating tacos in honor of Cinco De Mayo at FBC Dublin. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Church fundraiser earns $7K

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Citizens enjoy chatting and eating tacos in honor of Cinco De Mayo at FBC Dublin.Celinda Jurney, a member of First Baptist Church of Dublin, organizes toppings and cookies for the Cinco De Mayo themed Taco Fundraiser Friday, May 2.