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Joseph Darwin Watson, a Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender was arrested in Stephenville on Aug. 18 after quick investigation by Dublin PD. Texas DPS | submitted photo

Dublin aids in Top 10 arrest

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Thanks to a quick response and cooperation from local agencies, a top 10 most wanted sex offender was arrested in Stephenville. “Within three hours, he was in custody,” said Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray, who was alerted to the sighting of Joseph Darwin Watson, 52, in Dublin on Aug. 18.

A hard seltzer made from Dublin bottling Works Cherry Limeade is only own of many flavors created by Ryan Hoffman (left), head brewer at Dublin’s Lucky Brewing Company. The flavors were being served at a soft opening last weekend in the new patio area at Lucky Vines. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Local flavor on TAP

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Something is brewing at Dublin’s own Lucky Vines Vineyard and Winery. A lot of somethings actually. The local community is invited out to Lucky Vines this weekend for the grand opening of Lucky Brewing Company in a celebration with live music, food and some brand new refreshments. (Hours are 4 p.m.

Dublin sales stay strong for June

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Dublin’s sales tax reportedly stayed consistent, collecting .13% more in sales tax returns reported in August than the same period last year. This is building off of already-strong numbers in August 2020 that were more than 12 percent higher than the year before.

Fishing report

News Staff

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 89 degrees; 0.90 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with blue or purple Texas rigged plastic worms, bladed spinners and shaky head jigs near grass lines, timber, rocky shorelines, and docks. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs in brush piles and near bridge pilings.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

State Pecan Show Winners Comanche County has a strong history and future in pecan production, for many years we were the top pecan producing county in the state, we have recently slipped to the number 2 position behind El Paso County.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Erath Pasture to Packer Program It is time to complete It is time to complete applications for the 2021-2022 Pasture to Packer Program. Applications need to be completed and in the Extension office by September 3, 2021. What is the Erath Pasture to Packer Program?

Your Agriculture Minute

Gary Joiner

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Agricultural land values in the U.S. are increasing at a rate not seen in nearly a decade. The Land Values 2021 Summary report shows increases across the board in U.S. and Texas agricultural real estate values, cropland values and pastureland values. The U.S.

Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

AgriLife Extension agents compiled the following report for the Central Texas district: Grain harvest was underway. Moisture levels were complicating grain harvest. Heavy dews, scattered showers, coupled with very high humidity slowed down the drying process in most corn and grain sorghum plants.

Shane Adams and fiance, Tammy Clawson

Where Are They Now? Shane Adams

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Whether it’s the chaos of working in corrections — he spent much of career as an officer in maximum security prisons — or simply navigating the twists and turns of life, Dublin graduate Shane Adams has always thrived on unpredictability.

Erath County COVID Report

COVID Update - Aug. 19, 2021

News Staff

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Erath County officials reported that the county had 265 active cases of COVID-19 in its Thursday night report. This compares to an active case load of 257 reported last Thursday. The county report also showed that hospitalizations had risen from 14 at the end of last week to 18.