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Burn Ban removed; County to move ambulance

The burn ban in Erath County is officially off after rain and winter precipitation fell over the area last week. County Commissioners took action to eliminate the burn ban Monday, Jan. 13 during one of two commissioners court meetings held that day.
Parents and players flocked to Dublin City Park for a Dublin Baseball Softball Association Tournament. As games kicked off in the morning of  June 29, 2024, teams faced off in the upper diamond while teams warmed up outside the fences.

Parents and players flocked to Dublin City Park for a Dublin Baseball Softball Association Tournament. As games kicked off in the morning of June 29, 2024, teams faced off in the upper diamond while teams warmed up outside the fences.

Year in Review part two

July 2024Kids of all ages enjoy digging into some dino fun at the Dublin Public Library June 27, 2024, with Park Rangers from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County will host the 2025 Beef Cattle Short Course on Jan. 14 in San Antonio. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife) Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County will host the 2025 Beef Cattle Short Course on Jan. 14 in San Antonio. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife) Laura McKenzie | Texas AgriLife photo

Beef Short Course set Jan. 14

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County will host the 2025 Beef Cattle Short Course Jan. 14 in San Antonio.The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County will host the 2025 Beef Cattle Short Course on Jan. 14 in San Antonio.

January marked as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Revitalize Dublin seeks cleanup help

Revitalize Dublin is seeking volunteers as they announced the first clean-up project of 2025.Volunteers will be meeting at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18 at 338 S. Camden.
Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 of Stephenville proudly presented a $750 donation to Restoration Advocates, a worthy organization which is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence. | submitted photo

Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 of Stephenville proudly presented a $750 donation to Restoration Advocates, a worthy organization which is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence. | submitted photo

Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679

Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 of Stephenville proudly presented a $750 donation to Restoration Advocates, a worthy organization which is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence.

Stephenville residence lost in fire

A continued investigation is still underway after a house fire occurred on New Year’s Eve in Stephenville.According to information released by Stephenville Fire Marshal Gregg Schrumpf, at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Angelo, South Plains recognize locals

A number of local graduates were recognized as Angelo State University and South Plains College released their fall 2024 Dean’s Lists and ASU announced recent graduates.

Burn Ban issued, Court talks potential ambulance housing

A burn ban has been issued for Erath County for the next 90 days.The commissioners court discussed the burn ban at a special called meeting Monday, Jan. 6, and if it was still necessary with the upcoming predicted precipitation.
District Court Judge Jason Cashon swears in newly elected public officials Jan. 1, 2025. From left is Sheriff Matt Coates, Constable Precinct 2 Ryan Gibson, Constable Precinct 1,3, 4 Jason Schipper, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Sherman Edwards, District Attorney Alan Nash, Tax Assessor-Collector Valerie Stephen, County Commissioner Precinct 1 Dee Stephens and County Attorney Bethany Espinoza. Courtesy photo

District Court Judge Jason Cashon swears in newly elected public officials Jan. 1, 2025. From left is Sheriff Matt Coates, Constable Precinct 2 Ryan Gibson, Constable Precinct 1,3, 4 Jason Schipper, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Sherman Edwards, District Attorney Alan Nash, Tax Assessor-Collector Valerie Stephen, County Commissioner Precinct 1 Dee Stephens and County Attorney Bethany Espinoza. Courtesy photo

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