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Riding the Bull

Jerry D. Ousley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Have you ever watched as someone climbed up on the back of a mechanical bull? Most are confident that they will be the one who beats the bull. Beating the bull requires the rider to hang on until the clock sounds. That is officially an eight second ride.

God Knows Better

Pamford Davis
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Packed and ready to go!After 57 years of marriage, I can’t remember most of our wedding gifts. We received the customary china and silver. Yet, an inexpensive set of luggage holds special significance because the gift was from Mom and Dad.

God is the God of 100%

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us I was preaching the good news of the healing power of God when a lady shouted out from the back of the church, ‘I can see! I can see!’.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Veldhuizen Cheese hosts a release party Saturday, Feb. 8 for its new cheese, ‘Ashes of my Ex.’ The cheese features ashes throughout alongside other tasty cheesy notes. The event featured kids activities, a bonfi re with marshmallows, wine tastings from J.W. Hardin Winery in Comanche and Lily B’s Boutique. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Veldhuizen Cheese hosts a release party Saturday, Feb. 8 for its new cheese, ‘Ashes of my Ex.’ The cheese features ashes throughout alongside other tasty cheesy notes. The event featured kids activities, a bonfi re with marshmallows, wine tastings from J.W. Hardin Winery in Comanche and Lily B’s Boutique. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Having a Gouda time

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Veldhuizen Cheese hosts a release party Saturday, Feb. 8 for its new cheese, ‘Ashes of my Ex.’ The cheese features ashes throughout alongside other tasty cheesy notes. The event featured kids activities, a bonfi re with marshmallows, wine tastings from J.W.

Tarleton launches Center for Rural Resilience

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tarleton State University’s College of Health Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are teaming up to establish the Center for Rural Resilience.The initiative was approved at the November 2024 Texas A&M System Board of Regents meeting.

Fishing Report

Brownwood
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
FAIR. Water stained; 50 degrees; 0.07 feet above pool. Black bass to 5 pounds are poor on jigs around bait balls in open water scoping and squarebill crankbaits in 2-4 feet. Crappie are slow on jigs and minnows in brush piles 15-20 feet.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Get your walking shoes on, it is time for the Spring Walk Across Texas event. As the weather gets nicer, many folks will be increasing their exercise programs for health reasons. All you really need is 30 minutes of exercise a day to realize the benefits of a healthier life.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Egg prices continue to climb Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, continue to drive egg prices to record highs across the U.S., said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.David Anderson, Ph.D.

Simply Dangerous set for Feb. 22

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time is running out to purchase tickets to this year’s Simply Dangerous – from the arena to the runway event hosted by Lilly G Arena Productions.This year marks the 8th annual event and Simply Dangerous will be held at 6 p.m. Feb.
Cattle

Cattle

Cattle

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Dublin Livestock AuctionDublin, TX -2/7/25 Head Count: 1,092 Slaughter CattleShelly: 70-90 Cutter: 90-110 Hi-Yield: 110-135 Bulls: 150-171 Breeding StockBulls: NT Bred HFS: 1400-2400 Bred Cows: 1600-2500 Pairs: 2200-3200 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 330-450300 - 400 lb: 280-350400...