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After cooling off with some games of water balloon catch, Double N hosted their first family fun day for the fall season Saturday, Aug. 22. The arena saw riders of all ages in the events including the youngest in leadline. The next fun day will be Saturday, Sept. 26 starting at 9:30 a.m. See more photos on the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

After cooling off with some games of water balloon catch, Double N hosted their first family fun day for the fall season Saturday, Aug. 22. The arena saw riders of all ages in the events including the youngest in leadline. The next fun day will be Saturday, Sept. 26 starting at 9:30 a.m. See more photos on the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Double N kicks off fall fun days

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
After cooling off with some games of water balloon catch, Double N hosted their first family fun day for the fall season Saturday, Aug. 22. The arena saw riders of all ages in the events including the youngest in leadline. The next fun day will be Saturday, Sept. 26 starting at 9:30 a.m.

PUC approves transmission line through Erath

Wyndi
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Despite thousands of citizen protests, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the final route for 400 miles of 765kV transmission lines to deliver electricity through Erath County to the Permian Basin.

Bees swarm work crew, claiming one life

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Tragedy struck Wednesday, Aug. 26 when first responders were called to respond to a bee attack on North Post Oak in Dublin when a group was clearing brush near the railroad tracks and accidentally disturbed a nest in a barrel.
Fire crews from all over Erath County and Texas work to get containment lines established on the Ross Fire, now in its second week in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. On Tuesday, the fire was at an estimated 90,000 acres with 31% containment. Submitted photo

Fire crews from all over Erath County and Texas work to get containment lines established on the Ross Fire, now in its second week in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. On Tuesday, the fire was at an estimated 90,000 acres with 31% containment. Submitted photo

90K acre fire burns into second week

Wyndi
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties is now one of the largest fires in the DFW area’s recorded history.The fire, which began Monday, Aug. 24, grew extremely quickly with drought conditions, high wind, low humidity and a large quantity of fuel.

DISD lowers tax rate

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Dublin ISD has voted to significantly lower the tax rate, and recently received an A on its financial score as a district.At the Monday, Sept.
Fly is up for adoption at the Dublin Animal Shelter. Courtesy photo

Fly is up for adoption at the Dublin Animal Shelter. Courtesy photo

Shelter awarded for no kill status

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A lot of work has gone into improving the facility and adoption process at the Dublin Animal Shelter since Larry Stanford started as code enforcement/animal control officer.

Council talks TIRZ

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Dublin City Council received information on forming a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and gave approval for potentially engaging a consulting firm to work with a developer.David Pettit from Pettit & Ayala Consulting Firm explained the ins and outs of a TIRZ to the city council.

Baskin-Robbins, Panera Bread open on Tarleton campus

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Soups, sandwiches and scoops are now being served at Tarleton State following today’s ribboncutting ceremony for Panera Bread and Baskin-Robbins, where university leaders, campus partners and community members gathered at the restaurants’ shared storefront next to Buffalo Wild Wings located on the...

No indictment returned in deadly officer-involved shooting

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
No indictments have been returned on the deadly force officer involved shooting that occurred July 21 in Stephenville.According to information released by Erath County District Attorney Alan Nash and a grand jury heard the evidence Aug. 20.