Berry’s Picks

Upcoming Important Agricultural Programs Cross Timber Land Management Symposium As everyone already knows we are facing some unprecedented challenges, and this is going to be a trying year for livestock and forage production.

Hay, feed, fencing supplies needed by wildfire victims

Texas wildfire donations of hay, feed and fencing supplies are needed to support those impacted by the devastating Eastland Complex wildfires that have already burned more than 45,000 acres in Texas.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 3/18/22 Head Count: 1121 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 40-52 Cutter: 53-79 Hi-Yield: 80-97 Bulls: 85-118 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 950-1150 Bred Cows:1100-1400 Pairs: 1250-1650 Weaned/Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: NT 300...

Sheep/ Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 3/21/22 Head Count: 1,661 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 300-375LB 40-70 lbs: 275-380LB 70 lbs & up: 250-360LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 150-325 HD Rams: 150-180 LB Wool Lambs 70 lbs & up: 300-355 LB Show Lambs: 160-200 LB Barbadoes Lambs: 250-340 LB Ewes:...

Where Are They Now?

Delmar Spoonts and his family moved to Dublin when he was a junior in high school, and Spoonts took a part-time job at the sewing factory to help out his family. He would work on the cutting line, cutting material for dress pants, or do odd jobs around the factory.

Eggs sought for Easter event

Dublin Dairy Queen, Chamber of Commerce Calvary Fellowship and several other community businesses, organizations and volunteers have joined together to organize an Easter Egg Hunt on April 15 at the Dublin City Park from 10 a.m. to noon.

Ragin’ Cajun Saturday

The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s (CTFAC) signature fundraising event, the 19th Annual Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil and Silent Auction, is happening this Saturday, March 26 from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Big Red Barn Event Center. Reserved tables (seating up to 8 guests) are on sale now for $750.

TDEM encourages home owners to report damage

As devastating wildfires sweep across Texas and fire weather conditions continue to threaten large portions of the state, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens affected by these extreme events to report damage to property.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Culpepper & Merriweather Circus: 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m..-Dublin City Park Friday •Ribbon Cutting: 11:30 a.m., Dr. Bill’s Outdoor Supply, 14767 S. Hwy 377 (grand opening celebration starts at 8 a.m.) Saturday •CTFAC Ragin’ Cajun Fundraiser: 6 p.m.-9 p.m...

Briefs

Harbin VFD to hold fish fry Saturday Harbin Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Harbin VFD Fire Hall. Plates will include fish, fries, hush puppies and all the fixings and are available by donation.