Sports

Jackets play for State Friday

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Stephenville ISD is closing Friday, Dec. 19 so all fans can watch their Yellowjackets play in the state 4A-DI State Championship game against the Kilgore Bulldogs.The game kicks off at 11 a.m. in Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.Heading into the Championships, Stephenville is boasting an undefeated 15-0...

Lingleville fans send fur flying for good cause

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The annual Teddy Bear Toss at Lingleville ISD brought in 250 toys and stuffed animals that will be delivered to Cook’s Children’s Hospital this Saturday to give those kids a Merry Christmas.

Sports schedules

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Friday, Dec. 19■ DHS Freshmen/ JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Peaster, 2 p.m.■ DHS JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Peaster, 2 p.m.■ Lingleville JV Boys/ Varsity Girls/ Varsity Boys @ Perrin-Whitt, 5 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 20■ Dublin Freshmen/ JV Boys @ Hico Basketball Tournament

Dublin Theatre solves missing Messiah mystery

News Staff

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Dublin Theatre treated the community to a merry mystery Saturday, Dec. 13 as they staged ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Mystery’ by Tracy Wells. The play tells the Christmas story as a bickering family tries to find the missing Jesus figure from their Nativity with the help of a super sleuth.

Fishing Report

Brownwood

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

GOOD. Water stained; 65 degrees; 2.42 feet below pool. Black bass to 8 pounds are good in 13-28 feet of water on Alabama rigs and scope minnows, or along the shoreline on bladed jigs, crankbaits and jigs in 3-8 feet of water.

Dublin Lady Lion Ismari Molina looks past Eastland defense to teammate Bayli Jackson for a pass during a DAB tournament game Friday, Dec. 5 in the Neff Gym at Dublin Secondary School. The Lady Lions finished the tournament in third place after a 56-45 win over DeLeon. For more information, see the related story on Page A12. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Poised for a pass

News Staff

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Dublin Lady Lion Ismari Molina looks past Eastland defense to teammate Bayli Jackson for a pass during a DAB tournament game Friday, Dec. 5 in the Neff Gym at Dublin Secondary School. The Lady Lions finished the tournament in third place after a 56-45 win over DeLeon.

The JV Lions who are seen facing off against the Brady Bulldogs, claimed a third place finish in the Dec. 4-6 Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament after going 1-2 against their opponents. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

JV Lions earn third in tourney

News Staff

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The JV Lions who are seen facing off against the Brady Bulldogs, claimed a third place finish in the Dec. 4-6 Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament after going 1-2 against their opponents. For more photos see the Dublin Citizen Facebook page.

The JV Lady Lions started the Dec. 4-6 DABC tournament strong by conquering Clyde Gold 30-28 but lost their rematch 21-19. They fought strong against Clyde Black and Clifton but couldn’t gain another W with 47-30 and 34-12 losses respectively. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The JV Lady Lions

News Staff

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Dublin Varsity Lions (above) and Freshman Lions (below) battle to sink points at the net during games against Clifton and Brownwood respectively in last week’s Dublin Athletic Booster Club Tournament. Dublin teams won both games with varsity claiming third place in their bracket with a 3-1 record and freshmen emerging with a first place undefeated finish. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photos

Prides take tourney trophies

Paul Gaudette

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Dublin Lions teams claimed some hardware as the Dublin Athletic Booster Club hosted the annual basketball tournament Dec. 4-6.Dublin Freshman went undefeated as tournament Champions with wins over Brownwood, Brady, and an overtime thriller vs Early for the championship.Dublin varsity was 3-1 in the...

Tarleton in FCS playoffs

Sports schedules

News Staff

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

■ DHS BoysBasketball @ Hamilton Tournament (through Dec. 13)■DJH Girls Basketball @ Dublin Hico Tournament (Dec. 11/ Dec. 13)■Lingleville HS Basketball @ Lingleville Tournament (through Dec. 13)Friday, Dec. 12■ DJH Girls Basketball @ Dublin Hico Tournament■ DHS Girls Basketball vs. Tolar, 5...