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Professional Bullrider Cort McFadden got to meet one of his biggest fans Jenny Johnson through his mom, Leigh Ann McFadden who is a hospice nurse for CCS. Cort enjoys getting to meet his mom's patients and bring some lightness to their lives. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Professional Bullrider Cort McFadden got to meet one of his biggest fans Jenny Johnson through his mom, Leigh Ann McFadden who is a hospice nurse for CCS. Cort enjoys getting to meet his mom's patients and bring some lightness to their lives. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Rider shares smiles with mom’s patients

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Erath County residents can see a few familiar faces in national rodeo broadcasts but they may have not expected to see CCS Hospice nurse Leigh Ann McFadden on April 11, watching intently as her son, Cort McFadden, competed in the Billings, Montana Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event.
Dublin Pre-K student Mateo Nava gallops his way through a serpentine pattern at the annual Pre-K Rodeo Friday, May 2. For more photos see page B6 or go to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Pre-K student Mateo Nava gallops his way through a serpentine pattern at the annual Pre-K Rodeo Friday, May 2. For more photos see page B6 or go to the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Kids pick up sticks for rodeo races

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Dublin Pre-K student Mateo Nava gallops his way through a serpentine pattern at the annual Pre-K Rodeo Friday, May 2. 
Numerous people participated in this year’s Stop the Silence rally in downtown Stephenville Tuesday, April 29. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Numerous people participated in this year’s Stop the Silence rally in downtown Stephenville Tuesday, April 29. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Rally shows support for victims

Wyndi
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Hundreds of people showed up in downtown Stephenville Tuesday, April 29 with one message for victims of violent crimes – that they aren’t alone in the fight.

May 3 Election draws 8% turnout

Wyndi Veigel
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
With only a 7.64% voting turn out in the city, new city councilmembers were elected during the May 3 local elections.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Thursday, May 1■ National Honor Society Induction: 5:30 p.m. Dublin Secondary Campus cafeteria (2233 Hwy. 6)■ Lingleville FFA Talent Show, silent auction: 5:30 p.m. Lingleville ISD Friday, May 2■ Sensory Safe hour: 9-10 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W.

Area Briefs

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Mac & Cheese cookoff set SaturdayCheesy goodness will abound at Lucky Vines on Saturday as they partner with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Erath County for its 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Cookoff.The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Vendors are $50 each.
Workin' at the car wash

Workin' at the car wash

Workin' at the car wash

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Scouting America Troop 30 diligently cleans a Jeep while a collection of rubber ducks looks on. The Troop hosted a car wash at First National Bank Saturday, April 26 along with a bake sale to raise money. For photos in print see the May 1 edition.

Response Reports

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
From Staff ReportsThe following first responder calls were made April 14 –April 20. Local first responders handled 88 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD April 14A semi-truck requested information regarding road closures.

PD alerts community over scams

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Dublin Police Department urged caution to its citizens over the weekend after an investigation into a series of online scams taking place on platforms like Facebook Marketplace.