A post-Halloween scavenger hunt

How many times have you opened your microwave to thaw your dinner and found a note left for you? After this weekend, I can safely say the answer for me is once. This was after my longdistance girlfriend, Wyndi, came into town to spend Halloween with me and ended up offering a lot of unpaid help.

Horse Clinic series begins Nov. 7

Don’t forget Clinic #1, of the 5-part horse clinic series, Sat Nov 7th, 2 pm-5 pm, at the Cowboy Church of Erath County Arena. The clinic is on Horsemanship, how the professionals ride and train their horses for competitive events. The clinic will be taught by Dr Doug Householder.

Crop Report

Cool-season crops in the Rio Grande Valley are off to a good start after plantings were delayed by rain, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Berry’s Picks

Mesquite Spray Timing Research Several county agents along with the help of Weed and Brush Extension Specialist James Jackson conducted a multiple year intensive research study.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water clear; 78 degrees; 1.86 low. Largemouth bass are fair with lipless crankbaits, jigs, and plum or green Carolina rigged plastic worms in 12-20’ near dropoffs and standing timber.

Where Are They Now? Michael Scantling

Since he started a family, Michael Scantling’s goal in life has always been to provide for his wife and daughters. That’s why he joined the military, right out of high school. “I wanted to serve my country, make a career for myself, and support my family,” he said.

Koke, Kellar vy for Schhol Board

Lingleville voters are choosing between incumbent incumbent School Board member Sonya Koke and challenger Tammy Kellar for Place 1. The Citizen reached out to both candidates with questions on why they chose to run and plans if elected. Koke sent the following statement: My name is Sonya Koke.

Community Calendar

Thursday ■Early Voting continues for Nov. 3 General Election: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (through Friday) - Patrick Street Church of Christ Friday ■Safe Trick or Treat: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - downtown Dublin (costume contest from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Corner Lot) Saturday ■Junior Halloween Rodeo: 10 a.m.

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago Oct. 29, 1920 A bolt of lightning struck a large oil reservoir and set it on fire. The tank burned for three days before it stopped. The tank was one of many on the farm that contained 55,000 barrels of crude oil.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A photo of the Billy the Kid statue in downtown Hico is featured on the front page after someone placed a mask on his face to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. No one has claimed responsibility for placing the mask on the statue, “but Lee Cole and friends are prime suspects.