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The West End Cemetery in Stephenville will be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission. | submitted photo

West End designated by THC

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Marla Bush, a longtime advocate of the Erath County Genealogy Society has announced The West End Cemetery in Stephenville is set to be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission.

Jennifer Devora and husband, Joey

Where Are They Now?

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

When Jennifer Devora took the dual credit anatomy class at Dublin High School, she was fascinated. “I just really enjoyed learning about the human body,” she said. “I thought it was very interesting.” When she graduated in 2005, she decided to go to school for nursing.

Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Fun by the numbers

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. A capacity crowd participated in the Art Camp hosted by the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council.

Double N VBS out of this world

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Double N Cowboy Church was decked out with some ‘stellar’ decorations for its space themed Vacation Bible School last week. Everything from snacks to story time to arts and crafts were tailored to the theme while groups got to cool off with several water balloon hot potato games outside.

Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Comanche Extension

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Many folks planted sorghum-Sudan grass hybrids and forage sorghum with the hope of refilling some hay traps. We had some moisture early on and many of the fields were off to a good start.

Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Dry conditions returned with above normal temperatures and humidity. There were a few scattered storms throughout the district. Soil moisture was short to adequate.

Cattle

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 6/23/23 Head Count: 941 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 40-60 Cutter: 60-80 Hi-Yield: 80-110 Bulls: 95-120 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 1000-1500 Bred Cows: 1450-1900 Pairs: 1500-2300 Weaned/Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers Heifers 30 Blk Hfrs...

Fishing Report

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

GOOD. Water clear; 84-87 degrees; 4.64 feet below pool. Black bass to 5.96 pounds are slow using soft plastic worms in 5-18 feet of water. Crappie are slow in brush piles on jigs in 8-15 feet of water using minnows around the docks. White bass are fair to 1.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

There will be a Backyard Chicken Program July 5th at the Texas AgriLife Research Center (1229 North US HWY 281). The program is hosted by Erath Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Registration will begin at 9:30. The Program will be from 10:00am Noon.

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Volunteers assisted in assembling and handing out hundreds of BBQ lunches during the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum pulled pork fundraiser on Friday, June 23. Proceeds benefit the museum which chronicles Dublin’s rich rodeo history and the Colborn Bowl.

Rodeo Museum lunch pulls support

Carolyn Harbin

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Rodeo Heritage Museum held its 4th annual Pulled Pork Drive Thru Lunch on Friday June 23rd. I want to shine a spotlight on those volunteers that can always be counted on. Mary Horn Wood is always present almost every day.