Community Calendar

Dublin Spring Break: Friday, March 14-March 21 Thursday, March 20■ Tranquil Tales Toddler Time: 10-11 a.m. Dublin Public Library Mindfulness and Yoga Story Time for ages 2-5(206 W. Blackjack) FREE■ Planting Basics: 3-4 p.m.

Response Reports

The following first responder calls were made March 3 -March 9. Local first responders handled 91 calls during this timeframe.Dublin PD March 3A vehicle search with consent was completed by Dublin PD and a warning was given.PD responded to a two-vehicle collision with air bag deployment on Mesquite.

RD launches grant program

Revitalize Dublin has kicked off a home improvement grant program aimed at helping home owners and the community by beautifying local properties.

Grand Jury indicts 14

The following people were indicted on felonies by the Erath County Grand Jury March 5.

The St. Patrick’s

The St. Patrick’s festivities at the park featured plenty of fun and food including an interional food competition (right).

Shamrock Shootout Saturday, March 22

The Dublin Disc Golf Club will be hosting its annual Shamrock Shootout Doubles Tournament starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Dublin City Park.The tournament is $30 per person with players asked to bring their own partner.Divisions include beginner, advanced and open.

Pageant Winners

Miss Dublin First RunnerUp, Miss Congeniality Emma VargasMiss Dublin Second Runner-Up Bailey Watson

Fishing Report

BROWNWOODSLOW. Water slightly stained; 55 degrees; 0.09 feet below pool. Black bass to 9.23 pounds are fair off the rocks on Hag’s all around jigs in juice box around steep banks and squarebill crankbaits in 2-14 feet of water. Fish are transitioning to the spawning pockets.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael BerrySorghums for Forage ProductionBefore Sugar Cane Aphids (SCA) forage sorghum, Sudan grass and hay grazers were big crops in the area.

Crop Report

Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices.Current market conditions are in line with expected seasonal patterns, with a tighter supply leading to higher prices, said Jake Thorne, Ph.D.