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Native ladybird ladybird beetles, or ladybugs, should not be a concern for residents, but they, and their invasive doppleganger – the Asian lady beetle – can be a nuisance when they invade or swarm in homes. Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

Native ladybird ladybird beetles, or ladybugs, should not be a concern for residents, but they, and their invasive doppleganger – the Asian lady beetle – can be a nuisance when they invade or swarm in homes. Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

Are swarming ladybugs harmful?

Adam Russell
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The annual invasion of swarming ladybugs appears to be in motion. Reports of ladybird beetles, commonly known as ladybugs, invading homes and structures across the southern U.S. have raised questions and concerns.

2023 rains rebound from dry 2022

Wyndi Veigel - Gaudette
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Dublin saw an increase in rain with about 15 inches more in 2023 than in 2022. Rainfall for Dublin, as collected and reported by the Dublin Citizen every week on page A4, was at 38.35, much higher than 2022, which was 22.5. Rainfall for 2021 was 40.4 inches in.; 36.75 was collected in 2020 and 39.

New laws in effect

Ayden Runnels
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
When Texas college students return to their campuses after the winter break, they’ll discover the lights are still off in their campuses’ diversity offices. That’s because a new law that outlaws such work at the state’s higher education institutions went into effect, Jan. 1.
Calvary, CWJC serving stock show

Calvary, CWJC serving stock show

Calvary, CWJC serving stock show

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Visitors to the 2024 Erath County Jr. Livestock Show can pick up some premium concessions and benefit two Dublin ministries as Calvary Fellowship’s Feed My Sheep and Transformation Pathway CWJC are serving up smoked brisket, hot coffee, chili and more.
Victor and Michelle Castillo with daughters, Ava and Sophia

Victor and Michelle Castillo with daughters, Ava and Sophia

Dublin regards faithful founder

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
“God gained an amazing warrior.” These were the words used to honor the life of Victor Castillo, the pastor of Calvary Fellowship of Dublin, on the sign at Dublin’s Dairy Queen. He passed on Friday, Dec. 29 at the age of 45.
A snapshot of 2023 from Jan to June

A snapshot of 2023 from Jan to June

Looking back at 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
January 2023 County Judge Brandon Huckabee was sworn into office at a formal ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 by Judge Jason Cashon. Zander Bullard posed with a red cedar table with swing seats constructed by Dublin FFA students and shown by him at the 2023 Erath County Jr. Livestock Show.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Sunday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve, Please Drive responsibly! Monday, Jan. 1 Happy New Years! ■ Newspaper office closed! ■ Stock show begins Tuesday, Jan. 2 ■ Stock show continues ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Elvis Day set at Comanche museum The Comanche County Museum is Excited to extend an invitation for all to visit the museum on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 from 1–4 p.m.

Responders busy with wrecks over holiday weekend

Wyndi
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Wrecks plagued the Dublin area over the holiday weekend including a fatality accident that claimed one life. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, all hands were on deck for an accident on the Dublin Loop and CR 351.
Garden club holds December meeting

Garden club holds December meeting

Garden club holds December meeting

Dj Klutts
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Dublin Garden Club held the regular February meeting Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Perry Hall. Guest speaker was Carolyn Harbin with the Dublin Rodeo Museum. Carolyn is very knowledgeable about Dublin’s rodeo history.