Dublin stops for snow days

Local schools and businesses closed Thursday and Friday as Feb. 2 rains gave way to ice as temperatures dropped. Rainfall froze as ice fell and a blanket of snow topped it off Thursday morning.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water lightly stained; 45 degrees; 1.80 feet low. Fishing weather is good as we head into a weekend with consistent weather and good winds.

Fenceline Chatter

Feral Swine Pilot Program Update There will be a Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Update, 9:00 am., February 16, 2022, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research Center (1229 North US, Hwy 281), Stephenville. Dr.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche County Crops CEU Program Offers 5 CEU’s This year’s crop program will focus on cotton and peanuts with top specialist for each crop covering topics that will help all our local farmers.

Crop Report

High fertilizer prices and dry weather have many Texas wheat farmers facing critical decisions regarding the viability and profitability of their crop, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Calvin Trostle, Ph.D.

Where Are They Now?

The COVID19 pandemic has upended the lives of many. For Dublin graduate Tommy Zmeskal, pandemic layoffs meant that he lost his job as a machinist at FMC. But this misfortune led to an unexpected positive outcome: He finally found the motivation to follow his longtime dream of becoming a coach.

Entrepreneurs of Erath returns

Erath County entrepreneurs have the opportunity to net some extra cash, prizes and expert guidance when Tarleton State University’s College of Business kicks off its biannual business plan competition. Deadline to enter is Feb. 13.