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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

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

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

Community Calendar

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

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

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

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

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.
The Erath County Master Gardeners had their annual Spring Plant Sale at AgriLife in Stephenville April 26. Cindy Combs | Citizen staff photo

The Erath County Master Gardeners had their annual Spring Plant Sale at AgriLife in Stephenville April 26. Cindy Combs | Citizen staff photo

Plants aplenty

Plants aplenty

Commissioners talk new alarm system for Dublin annex

Commissioners made fast work on a lengthy agenda during the Monday, April 28 Commissioners Court meeting.Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace David Martin addressed the court with the need to purchase a new alarm system and components for an emergency alert system for the Dublin annex.