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Fishing Report

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

BROWNWOODGOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 2.85 feet below pool. Black bass to 4.5 pounds are good on allaround jigs and shallow crankbaits on the rocks and docks, or with 5-7 inch minnow style baits scoping main lake pockets suspended over 18-25 feet. Crappie are good to 1.

Sports schedules

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 15■ Dublin JH Boys Basketball vs. Early, 4:30 p.m.■ Lingleville JH basketball tournamentFriday, Jan.16■ DHS Freshmen/JV/ Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Early, 5 p.m.■ DHS JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Early, 5 p.m.■ Lingleville JV/ Varsity Girls & Boys basketball @ Bluff Dale, 4 p.m.

Dublin Lion Kyson Gilman goes airborne to block a Breckenridge shot during the Jan. 9 home game. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photo

Lions battle Breck hold

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Dublin Lions clawed their way through a fierce home court battle against Breckenridge Friday, Jan. 9.“We had a tight game early but had a brutal 2nd Quarter on offense,” said head Dublin boys basketball coach Wes Grisham on the 58-37 loss.

Lady Cards split wins

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Lingleville Lady Cardinals split wins last week, starting with a 42-20 victory over Three Way Tuesday, Jan. 6.“It was a must win game for us if we want to make it into the playoffs, and we got it done,” said head Lingleville girls basketball coach Brandon Haught.

Dublin Lady Lion Regan Vanbebber breezes up the court while a Breckenridge tries to stall her progress. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions continue road to recovery

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Dublin Lady Lions battled Breckenridge and Comanche as they continued to heal several injuries in the roster.“We didn’t have all of our starters against Comanche and moved some JV up,” said head girls basketball coach Waylon Salinas of the Tuesday, Jan. 6 bout.

Fishing Report

Brownwood

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

GOOD. Water stained; 55 degrees; 2.78 feet below pool. Black bass to 4 pounds are slow on all-around jigs, shallow crankbaits on the rocks and docks, and with 5-7 inch minnow style baits scoping main lake pockets suspended over 18-25 feet. Crappie are excellent to 1.

ASU recognizes locals

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2025 fall semester.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Dublin Lady Lion Olivia Salyer hands the ball off to teammate Ismari Molina during a home game during December. Salyer scored a collective 47 points across the tournament. Teammate Adriana Stewart led scoring for Dublin in the Classic with 50. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Lady Lions fight through Holiday Classic tourney

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

You’re going to write The Dublin Lady Lions is focusing on getting healthy this week after several players hit the injured list at the TexasBank Holiday Classic in Brownwood Dec. 29-31.

Dublin Lions defend under the net in a December home game. Paul Gaudette | Citizen archive photo

Lions narrowly miss bronze in Bangs battle

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Dublin Lions went 1-3 in the TexasBank Holiday Classic in Brownwood, narrowly missing third place in a 58-55 loss to Bangs.“We had some really good competition with close games even though we weren’t happy with the outcome,” said head boys basketball coach Wes Grisham.

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Sports schedules

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

■ Thursday, Jan. 8■ DJH Boys Basketball Vs. Eastland, 4:30 p.m.■ DJH Girls Basketball vs. Comanche, 4:30 p.m.Friday, Jan. 9■ DHS Freshmen/JV/ Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Breckenridge, 5 p.m.■ DHS JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Breckenridge, 5 p.m.■ LHS Varsity Girls/Boys @ Walnut Springs, 6 p.m.