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Dublin Citizen honored as Business of the Month

Dublin Citizen honored as Business of the Month

Dublin Citizen honored as Business of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Dublin Citizen was recognized as Business of the Month by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and hosted an open house Thursday, Aug. 20.

Area Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Lone Star Iris Society sell set this weekendThe Lone Star Iris Society will sponsor an iris/plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29 at Hico High School. Irises will be for sale until sold out at the Hico High Secondary Cafeteria, located at 901 Cedar in Hico.

County adjusts road fee for child safety

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A change in how registration fees in the county are allocated will result in helping children and families.At the Monday, Aug. 24 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting, commissioners discussed and decided on optional fees assessed every time a person registers their vehicle.

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following report for the Central Texas district: The district endured two weeks of consecutive 100-degree daytime temperatures, drying topsoil rapidly while subsoil moisture held in some areas. Rainfall was highly variable, with totals from 0.
Dublin FFA

Dublin FFA

Dublin FFA wins big at calf scramble

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Dublin FFA had 14 members hit the dirt Saturday, Aug. 22 for the calf scramble at the City Park rodeo hosted by Byrn Rodeo productions Six students won $350 scholarships: Matthew Sargent, David Macias, Hudsen Joslin, Kyler Gaitan, Ethan Whitaker and Jory McKeithen.For coverage in print, see the Aug.
Carter Blood Care

Carter Blood Care

Carter Blood Care presents check to DHS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Carter Blood Care recently presented Dublin High School FCCLA with a $500 check for their participation with students in their blood drives. Each year Dublin High School seniors are able to walk with special red cords for participating throughout the year and donating blood.

Grand Jury indicts 10

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The following individuals were indicted by the Erath County Grand Jury Aug. 20 on felony charges.
The Lingleville community

The Lingleville community

Lingleville community celebrates Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Lingleville community filled the school cafeteria Saturday, Aug. 15 for the annual Homecoming. Those in attendance enjoyed catching up with neighbors and a fresh catfish dinner prepared by members of the Lingleville Volunteer Fire Department. 
A tiny art showcase

A tiny art showcase

A tiny art showcase

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A tiny art showcase at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s Stephenville gallery is on display through Aug. 29 and shows that anything from a tin to tiny easels, to leaves, to yarn can present a masterpiece. 
Stephenville Walmart Store Manager Steve McCormick presents a $5,000 check to local law enforcement officers for the annual Shop with a Cop event set for December. The partnership is entering its 6th year and allows children to receive $250 each to shop for whatever they want inside the store for Christmas. Wyndi Veigel- Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Stephenville Walmart Store Manager Steve McCormick presents a $5,000 check to local law enforcement officers for the annual Shop with a Cop event set for December. The partnership is entering its 6th year and allows children to receive $250 each to shop for whatever they want inside the store for Christmas. Wyndi Veigel- Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Walmart celebrates new look by backing local groups

Wyndi
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
After several months, a newly renovated Walmart in Stephenville is now complete, and the company wholeheartedly thanked the community and its associates with a jubilant reopening event.The event including a car show, vendors and food trucks took place in the parking lot Friday, Aug. 21.