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The deadline for the angel tree at the CWJC Family Thrift Store (106 N. Patrick) is Dec. 6. There are still several kids and seniors in our community who could use a secret Santa this year. Stop by today and make someone’s Christmas a little brighter. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Holiday happenings kick off this week

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

This weekend ushers in local holiday events and there is no shortage of things to do, after residents have had their fill of turkey.Black Friday at Lucky Vines Lucky Vines will be hosting a Black Friday event from 1-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.Small business vendors will be on site.

Huckabee

County Judge seeking re-election in March primary

Wyndi

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

County Judge Brandon Huckabee has filed to retain his seat in the March 2026 Republican Primary race.Huckabee is running for his second term as county judge and has been in the position since 2023.

Ray

Ray throws hat in for third term in contested race

Wyndi

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Precinct 2 Commissioner Albert Ray has filed for re-election and already has a challenger in the March 2026 Republican Primary.Ray has been county commissioner since 2019 and if re-elected will enter his third term.

Dublin Intermediate News

Brandy Carr

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

There’s a special kind of energy in the halls of Dublin Elementary as the leaves fall. The holiday season is upon us, and it’s always an exciting time of year for our students and staff.

A child gets help picking out shoes from Dublin PD Detective Nanci Wilson at last year’s event. Courtesy photo

Shop with a Cop seeking donations

Wyndi

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Shop with a Cop is just around the corner and Dublin PD along with other Erath County law enforcement agencies are seeking donations.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Thursday, Nov. 20 ■ MTGCD STEM DAY: 10 a.m. Dublin Public Library FREE (206 W Blackjack)■ Chair yoga: 5 p.m. Dublin Public Library FREE ■ Senior Citizens exercise: 9:30 a.m. The Station FREE Friday, Nov. 21■ Tranquil Tales with Annie: 10 a.m.

The Dublin Woman's Thursday Club held its monthly meeting at Blackjack Office Center and learned about another Ecoregion of Texas with details about the South Texas Plains. Courtesy photo

Thursday Club learns South Texas Plains Ecoregion

Denise Weems

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Woman’s Thursday Club of Dublin met once again in the conference room at Karen Wright’s Black Jack Office Building. The meeting was hosted by Edilsia Jimenez, who, with her daughter Ellisa Tiscareño, presented a fine program on the South Texas Plains Ecoregion. This Ecoregion occupies 20.

Area Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Chamber now seeking vendors for Christmas events The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for its Cowboy Christmas event Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m.The event will include a lighted Christmas parade downtown and live music with Santa Claus and The Grinch from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dublin Garden Club learns Revolution Garden Method

Dj Klutts

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Dublin Garden Club held our monthly meeting November 12th in the home of Janice Reeder. Sylvia Evans was co-hostess.Our program was presented by Denise Weems on The Revolution Garden Method. This is a book of instruction that can be purchased online.

Response Reports

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The following first responder calls were made Nov. 10– Nov. 16. Local first responders handled 57 calls during this time frame and PD completed 22 traffic stops.The following individuals were arrested the previous week, however, the information was not available at presstime.Nov.