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LISD reviews safety audit, prayer proposal

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Lingleville ISD School Board reviewed the intruder detection audit and voted to continue with its prayer policy during the regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 19.

Universities recognize locals

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Several local students were recently honored by their respective universities.University of MarylandNichole Lee Fouse of Dublin, earned a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Cybersecurity Technology from University of Maryland Global Campus in Fall 2025.
It was tea time at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, Feb. 21 as a class was held around matcha with participants learning how to make matcha lattes and a Japanese ceremony centered around the earthy brew. The class was part of the library’s Mission to Mindfulness program and future sessions are planned around international drinks including a potential Scottish tea ceremony. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

It was tea time at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, Feb. 21 as a class was held around matcha with participants learning how to make matcha lattes and a Japanese ceremony centered around the earthy brew. The class was part of the library’s Mission to Mindfulness program and future sessions are planned around international drinks including a potential Scottish tea ceremony. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Tea Time

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
It was tea time at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, Feb. 21 as a class was held around matcha with participants learning how to make matcha lattes and a Japanese ceremony centered around the earthy brew.

St. Pat’s set for March 14

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dublin Chamber of Commerce is getting the stage set for a full day of fun when they host the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday, March 14, 2026 in downtown Dublin.The event will be preceded by the Little Miss Dublin Pageant Thursday, March 12 and Jr.

6 indicted on check cashing fraud

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Six individuals have been indicted on myriad charges in relation to a fraudulent check cashing scheme in Dublin.
Let’s Dance!

Let’s Dance!

Let’s Dance!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dublin Dandi-Lions perform at the Season in Review Show Wednesday, Feb. 18 in preparation for their Danceline Competition held over the weekend.
JackLynn Blackwell

JackLynn Blackwell

Erath 9-year-old lost to online challenge

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
“The biggest thing is for parents to not be like, ‘this couldn’t or wouldn’t happen to me,” said Erath County resident Curtis Blackwell on the loss of his 9-year-old daughter. “We never in a million years thought this could ever happen to us and look where we’re at now.
Community Calendar photo

Community Calendar photo

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Wednesday, Feb. 18 Early Voting continues for March Primary■ Senior Citizen Exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station (between DQ and First National Bank) FREE■ Senior Citizens games of choice: 2 p.m. Three Oaks Assisted Living (118 E. Live Oak) FREE Thursday, Feb.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Wild Adventures: A smart Zoo experience set for Sunday, Feb. 22 I Heart Cookies will be hosting Wild Adventure: a Smart Zoo experience from noon to 6 p.m. at Lot P28 in front of Tarleton Memorial Stadium at 601 N. Harbin Dr.