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Members of the Erath County Master Gardeners hand out plants, seeds, information and more at the monthly Dublin Market Days under the pavilion at the City Park. Market Days is held the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Market Day memories

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Crop Report

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following report for the Central Texas district: Blistering heat prevailed with daily highs near or above 100 degrees, with no rainfall and a hot, dry outlook ahead.

Mandatory meeting set for FFA exhibitors

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Dublin FFA is hosting a mandatory meeting on Monday, Aug 24 at 7 p.m. in the ag building. Students need to attend if they are planning to show at county or major events for agriscience fair, livestock and/or ag mechanics.

Stephenville sets proposed tax rate

Wyndi

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Stephenville City Council approved the city’s proposed maximum tax rate at the Tuesday, Aug. 4 meeting.The city set its proposed rate at $.4297 per $100 valuation, which is the voter approval rate.The Voter-Approval tax rate is the rate that will increase revenue 3.

Peach & Melon Festival 2026

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

De Leon hosted its annual Peach and Melon Festival Aug. 5-8 featuring a carnival, parade, crowning of Miss Peach and Melon, and of course, watermelons for everyone! For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Danielle Meador | Citizen staff photos

DISD makes the grade with ‘A’ rating

Wyndi

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Great news has been received for Dublin ISD as they have earned an ‘A’ rating from the Texas Education Agency, one of only three districts in Erath County to receive the prestigious rating.

MTGCD sets rules hearing, talks tax rate

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will have a public hearing on new rules regarding management zones in Bosque and Coryell counties Sept. 10 at 1:15 p.m.

Rodeo set this weekend at City Park Arena

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

This weekend will offer tons of rodeo fun as Byrn Rodeo Productions and sponsor Triple Crown Ford will once again light up the City Park Arena with the annual UPRA/CPRA sanctioned rodeo.The rodeo will be held Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22, starting each night at 7:30 p.m.

Lions, of all ages, get ready for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 12. Students at Dublin Elementary School were welcomed by Shadrack, the Dublin Lions mascot. For more first day of school pics, see the Dublin Citizens’ Facebook page. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Welcome back, Lions!

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Lions, of all ages, get ready for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 12. Students at Dublin Elementary School were welcomed by Shadrack, the Dublin Lions mascot. For more first day of school pics, see the Dublin Citizens’ Facebook page. For coverage in print, see the Aug. 20 edition.

Vendors sought for Hispanic

Vendors sought for Hispanic Heritage festivals next month

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Vendors are being sought as Erath County celebrates its rich Hispanic Heritage in two annual festivals set for Sept. 12 and Sept. 19 in Stephenville and Dublin.StephenvilleThe first will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 p.m. - 10 a.m.