Crop Report

Texas fruit crops are behind on chill hours necessary to trigger optimal blooms and good fruit sets, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. If Punxsutawney Phil was right, there are still enough winter days ahead, but experts said Texas’ fruit crops need cold, clouds and rain.

Cards named Bi-District Champs

The Lingleville Cardinals were crowned Bi-District Champions Monday after a 75-31 victory over Walnut Springs. The Cardinals will face Cherokee at Comanche at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25.

Social Security and IRS scams are exploding!

Reader Alert: I have been informed from clients during a Toni Says® Medicare consultation that they have received either calls on their cell or home phone or by mail from either Social Security or the IRS claiming that they owe money, are being held liable and that their Social Security check has...

Where Are They Now? Billy Slovick

Billy Slovick’s life has not taken the traditional path. Slovick fell in with the wrong crowd when he was young, and ended up serving much of his 20s and 30s in jail. But recently, Slovick has found a new support system at a church in Hamilton, and turned his life around.

Daugthers of the Republic of Texas

March is Texas History Month, a time to fly the Texas flag and celebrate our state’s unique history. Recognizing the importance of Texas history, the Legislature enacted legislation on June 20, 2003 declaring March 1-31 of every year as Texas History Month.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities Thursday •Early voting continues-Erath County Courthouse/Patrick St. Church of Christ Monday Monday •Erath County Commissioners Court Meeting: 9 a.m.-Erath County Courthouse/ Tuesday •Election Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Briefs

Genealogy Society to meet Feb. 26 Emily Martin Howle will speak to the Erath County Genealogical Society at the Dublin Public Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 26th.

Ragin’ Cajun March 26

Mark your calendars for the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s (CTFAC) signature fundraising event, the 19th Annual Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil and Silent Auction, happening Saturday, March 26 from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Big Red Barn Event Center.

COVID Update

Erath County Emergency Management Coordinator Cyndi Smith reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Erath County in the most recent report Monday. The report also included a total of 121 probable cases of COVID that have gone unreported.

Grand Jury indicts 12

The Erath County Grand Jury returned 12 indictments on Thursday, Feb. 17.