Fenceline Chatter

AgriLife Extension program highlights high quality beef production, resource stewardship The long-running Beef 706 educational program designed to teach cattle producers about the food side of their business is set for Aug. 8-9 on the Texas A&M University campus.

Berry's Picks

I truly hate to state the obvious and to add to the negative mindset most farmers have right now, but there is just no way to paint a pretty picture looking forward for the next several months.

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Extremely dry conditions dominated the area. Soil moisture levels were very short.

Community Calendar

Wednesday •Free Splash Day at the Pool - noon to 5 p.m. - Courtesy Dairy Queen • Storytime with Ditchwater Sal, 10 a.m. Dublin Library •Barks and Books Special Abilities, 1:30 p.m. Dublin Library •Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m.

Greens Creek Hosting VBS

Greens Creek Baptist Church is hosting Spark Studios, a Vacation Bible School where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened. The VBS will be held Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 from 8:45 a.m. to noon.

Purves Baptist to host rummage sale

Purves Baptist will host a rummage sale Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p..m. each day. All proceeds will be going towards repairs to the church building. There will also be hotdogs and refreshments at the event.

Community Table in-person again

The Community Table at Dublin First United Methodist Church is now serving meals in the fellowship hall as well as performing deliveries. The meals are free to the community the last Wednesday of every month, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MUSEUM MATTERS

One of the early service stations of Dublin was called Camp Dublin. Its opening was announced in the May 2, 1924 Dublin Progress. It was located at the corner of North Patrick and Clinton Streets. Dublin Dairy Queen is located there now. William Mayfield was the manager when the station opened.

Turning Back the Pages

75 Years Ago July 25, 1947 Earl E. Smith of Ranger was announced as the minister leading the revival at Grafton Street Church of Christ starting July 27.

In the Neighborhood

The Hico News Review Hico Police Chief Ronnie Ashmore is resigning next month and leaving his career in law enforcement. Ashmore has serves as Chief for over six years and brought an era of stability to the post in that time.