Erath Farmer wins TFB contest

A dedication to solving issues in agriculture and the ability to discuss them propelled one young man to the top in this year’s Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Discussion Meet.

Farmers, ranchers focus on policy concerns at annual meeting

In a year of uncertainty, Texas farmers and ranchers established policy to help guide the agricultural advocacy efforts of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization.

TxDOT waiver ends April 14

If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on April 14, 2021.

Locals named to ASU Dean’s List

Dublin High School graduates Blaize Leatherwood and Camry Porter were among several locals named when Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2020 fall semester.

Where Are They Now? Tanner Vaughn

Just a few years out of high school, Dublin graduate Tanner Vaughn found himself working on safety features for the United States’ stores of nuclear weapons. Then last year, he found a different way of pursuing his scientific passions through opening his own brewery.

2020 Dublin Christmas Concert

The Dublin ISD Sound of Dublin, Jr. High and 6th grade bands held special day-time Christmas concerts on Dec. 9 that were split up to allow for social distancing while enjoying seasonal selections from band members and directors in Christmas clothing.

The Library Log

Next week the Dublin Public Library will only be open on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Be sure to stop by from noon to 5 p.m. and pick-up books and movies for the long holiday weekend. For folks who have no special plans, let the library provide some company.

The Defeat of De Feet

As we were waiting for the school board to return from executive session Monday night, several school staff members and I started a casual conversation. This isn’t uncommon. It is rare that the topic turns to personal injuries though.

Fishing report

Water slightly stained; 57 degrees; 2.61 low. Largemouth bass are fair with crankbaits, skirted jigs, and bladed spinners in 3-12’ near creeks, rocky shorelines, and fallen timber. Crappie are good on minnows in brush piles and timber near a creek channel.

Berry’s Picks

Poinsettia and Christmas Tree Care The Holiday Season is upon us and a very popular house plant seen in homes and offices is the Poinsettia. The Poinsettia is a native plant of Mexico which was introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett.