Commentary

Texas Farm Bureau applauds second round of CFAP relief

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2020

The following statement can be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) relief payments to farmers and ranchers.

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Fenceline Chatter

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Fall Armyworms Fall Armyworms are on the march. Decisions will need to be made quickly. If are above the thresholds in the morning you need to spray before evening.

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Berry’s Picks

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Cool Season Annual Legumes Forage legumes are one of my favorite topics. Everyone is familiar with the legume alfalfa, but there are many other legume species available that can increase or stretch your forage supplies in the spring.

Fishing report

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2020

BROWNWOOD FAIR. Water clear; 86 degrees; 3.61 low. Largemouth bass are fair with deep diving crankbaits, senkos, and Carolina rigged plastic worms in 15-25’ near drop-offs and standing timber. Crappie are fair on minnows.

More than 200

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2020

More than 200 health care workers and staff at Comanche County Medical Center were treated to a catered meal last Wednesday in appreciation for all their work during the pandemic. An additional 147 employees of the hospital district were also provided with a meal from Littlejohns.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Small Grain Trials Results Small grain for forage production is one of the largest crops grown in Comanche County and the surrounding areas. It is typically one of our more reliable crops, especially on dryland fields.

Crop Report

News Staff

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The Texas corn crop has reached the midway point, and expectations are for an above-average crop, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.

The Dublin Public Library flooded Wednesday in the midst of more rain on the already saturated ground. The abundance of recent rainfall led the lifting of the Erath County Burn Ban and the removal of Lake Proctor from drought watch. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Fishing report

News Staff

Thursday, September 17, 2020

BROWNWOOD FAIR. Water clear; 86 degrees; 3.61 low. Largemouth bass are fair with deep diving crankbaits, senkos, and Carolina rigged plastic worms in 15-25’ near drop-offs and standing timber. Crappie are fair on minnows.

Letter to the editor

News Staff

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Dear Editor, I want to thank Dublin First Baptist Church for making your parking lot available and assisting with the Tarrant County Food Bank distribution Wednesday, September 2.

The Library Log

Patty Hirst

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Erath County Genealogical Society Saturday, September 19 1 to 3 p.m. via Zoom “Deciphering Old Handwriting” With Pearl Dill A great opportunity to learn about reading original deeds, wills, family letters, etc.