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Protestors line the courthouse square Saturday, April 19. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Protestors line the courthouse square Saturday, April 19. Colton Bradberry | Citizen staff photo

Protestors champion free speech around Erath County courthouse

Colton Bradberry
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the Erath County Courthouse Friday, April 18 in a peaceful protest organized by the Erath County Democratic Party. The event aimed to raise awareness about threats to First Amendment rights, immigration policies and education reforms.
Emma Prince was a first place winner in the annual Dublin Citizen Easter EGGStrvaganza coloring contest. Her sister Harper also received second place. Prizes can be picked up at the Dublin Citizen office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Citizen staff photo

Emma Prince was a first place winner in the annual Dublin Citizen Easter EGGStrvaganza coloring contest. Her sister Harper also received second place. Prizes can be picked up at the Dublin Citizen office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Citizen staff photo

Easter coloring contest winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Emma Prince was a fi rst place winner in the annual Dublin Citizen Easter EGGStrvaganza coloring contest. Her sister Harper also received second place. Prizes can be picked up at the Dublin Citizen offi ce 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Dublin was well-represented in the state Future Problem Solving competition. Competing in the junior division for Dublin were Royce Scott, Harley Jennings, Jacob Gibson, Jacob Parsons (Second place Jr. Individual), Isabel Puerta (5th place Jr. Individual), Hattie Johnson, and Jr. Team Top 10 finalists Elizabeth Ortiz, Evelyn Akard and Jaron Winborn. | Submitted photo

Dublin was well-represented in the state Future Problem Solving competition. Competing in the junior division for Dublin were Royce Scott, Harley Jennings, Jacob Gibson, Jacob Parsons (Second place Jr. Individual), Isabel Puerta (5th place Jr. Individual), Hattie Johnson, and Jr. Team Top 10 finalists Elizabeth Ortiz, Evelyn Akard and Jaron Winborn. | Submitted photo

DISD At FPS State Bowl

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Dublin was well-represented in the state Future Problem Solving competition. Competing in the junior division for Dublin were Royce Scott, Harley Jennings, Jacob Gibson, Jacob Parsons (Second place Jr. Individual), Isabel Puerta (5th place Jr. Individual), Hattie Johnson, and Jr.
Miss D and Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council staff help pour paint for young artists at the Hippity Hoppity Arts and Crafts event April 17 at the CTFAC Stephenville gallery. Kids were guided through several activities including a bunny painting on canvas, egg magnets and an accordian bunny. The creative workshop for kids was free to the community thanks to a grant from the Terrell Foundation. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Miss D and Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council staff help pour paint for young artists at the Hippity Hoppity Arts and Crafts event April 17 at the CTFAC Stephenville gallery. Kids were guided through several activities including a bunny painting on canvas, egg magnets and an accordian bunny. The creative workshop for kids was free to the community thanks to a grant from the Terrell Foundation. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

CTFAC leads Easter fun

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Miss D and Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council staff help pour paint for young artists at the Hippity Hoppity Arts and Crafts event April 17 at the CTFAC Stephenville gallery. Kids were guided through several activities including a bunny painting on canvas, egg magnets and an accordian bunny.
CTFS Executive Director Laura Gambino and Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood hold a proclamation signed in honor of Stop the Silence for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

CTFS Executive Director Laura Gambino and Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood hold a proclamation signed in honor of Stop the Silence for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Stop the Silence Tuesday, April 29

Wyndi
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A chance to participate in stopping the silence related to violent crimes will occur next Tuesday, April 29 at the annual Stop the Silence event in downtown Stephenville.

Check fraud suspects indicted

Wyndi
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Indictments by the Erath County Grand Jury have occurred for four individuals suspected of being involved in a large-scale fraudulent check and identity theft operation.
Despite rainy conditions kids of all ages gather Easter eggs at the annual EGGStravaganza Saturday, April 19 at the City Park. For more photos see A8 and our Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Despite rainy conditions kids of all ages gather Easter eggs at the annual EGGStravaganza Saturday, April 19 at the City Park. For more photos see A8 and our Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Rainy day egg hunt makes a splash

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Despite rainy conditions kids of all ages gather Easter eggs at the annual EGGStravaganza Saturday, April 19 at the City Park.
Courtesy photo The FFA Entomology team are Area Champions and are headed to state. Anabel Phelps won the contest as an individual, while David Greene placed 3rd, Alma Holguin placed 5th and Nava Lee White placed tenth. Also on the team was Keighly Lewis. They have advanced to state and will compete at Texas Tech Saturday, May 3.

Courtesy photo The FFA Entomology team are Area Champions and are headed to state. Anabel Phelps won the contest as an individual, while David Greene placed 3rd, Alma Holguin placed 5th and Nava Lee White placed tenth. Also on the team was Keighly Lewis. They have advanced to state and will compete at Texas Tech Saturday, May 3.

FFA headed to state

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The FFA Entomology team are Area Champions and are headed to state. Anabel Phelps won the contest as an individual, while David Greene placed 3rd, Alma Holguin placed 5th and Nava Lee White placed tenth. Also on the team was Keighly Lewis.
Dublin Bottling Works President Kent Crouch gives a tour to Congressman Roger Williams and County Judge Brandon Huckabee as a legacy small business. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Bottling Works President Kent Crouch gives a tour to Congressman Roger Williams and County Judge Brandon Huckabee as a legacy small business. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

DBW takes Williams, Huckabee on sweet tour

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
“This kind of stuff is America. It’s history.”This is what Congressman and Chair of the Small Business Committee Roger Williams said of Dublin Bottling Works as he and Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee were treated to a special tour of the warehouse and the memorabilia house there and the W.P.

Early voting underway for city council race

Wyndi
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Early Voting for the May 3 City Council race is now underway in Dublin.The race will include three candidates for Place 1: Bo Kabala, Patrick Salyer and Homi Limbuwala; unopposed Place 3 incumbent Darren Turley and two candidates for Place 5 Dalton Harris and incumbent Sammy Moore.