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Erath’s first liquor store officially open

Erath’s first liquor store officially open

Erath’s first liquor store officially open

The first liquor store in Erath County, Discount Liquor, officially opened last month following last year’s election in which Erath County voters approved consistent rules of selling liquor throughout the county.

Tips offered to stay safe in cold

Dublin and the surrounding area are urged to exercise caution as winter weather rolled in Wednesday night (Feb.2) and temperatures are expected to stay below freezing into Friday. As of press time, meteorologist Dan Henry predicted .20-.33” of ice and one to two inches of snow/sleet.
Spaghetti for Sound

Spaghetti for Sound

Spaghetti for Sound

Dublin ISD band members and boosters served up spaghetti and all the extras during a fundraiser Friday night during the home basketball games. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo
More than 200 attended the 2022 Cross Timbers Family Services Better Beginnings Brunch at Lingleville’s Bella Vita Ranch on Saturday. Among those in attendance were representative of the law agencies with whom CTFS partners in its mission as the only resource for crime victim services in Erath and surrounding counties. | submitted photos

More than 200 attended the 2022 Cross Timbers Family Services Better Beginnings Brunch at Lingleville’s Bella Vita Ranch on Saturday. Among those in attendance were representative of the law agencies with whom CTFS partners in its mission as the only resource for crime victim services in Erath and surrounding counties. | submitted photos

Hundreds back at Brunch

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday morning at Lingleville’s Bella Vita Ranch for the second annual Cross Timbers Family Services Better Beginnings Brunch, supporting the organization whose mission is to enhance safety and justice by preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent...
Dublin Police SRO/Patrol Officer Brandi Hoffman started with Dublin PD on Jan. 1. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin Police SRO/Patrol Officer Brandi Hoffman started with Dublin PD on Jan. 1. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

New SRO joins Dublin PD

Brandi Hoffman is starting her second month as a School Resource Officer with Dublin PD, but she’s no stranger to the job or the people she serves. The officer originally moved to Lingleville from Southern California 12 years ago with a friend and she “just stayed.

More file in city, school races

Filing is underway for three city and three school elections to be held in Dublin during the May 7 general election. Deadline to file is Feb. 18 by 5 p.m. On the school side, the positions held by Pat Leatherwood, Anjelica Salyer and Bob Cervetto are up for election.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water lightly stained; 44 degrees; 1.72 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with perch like crankbaits, brown or green Texas-rigged plastic worms, chartreuse bladed spinners, and shaky head jigs near timber, rocky shorelines, and docks.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

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.
Shelter, water and forage are all important considerations for cattle during Texas winters.. Kay Ledbetter | Texas AgriLife photo

Shelter, water and forage are all important considerations for cattle during Texas winters.. Kay Ledbetter | Texas AgriLife photo

AgriLife offers tips to keep livestock healthy

Texas winters are infamously fickle. Each year, weather conditions range from mild temperatures with high humidity to record-setting rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Sometimes, Texas livestock experience all of these weather conditions within the same week, presenting them with health challenges.

Sheep/Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 1/24/22 Head Count: 1,802 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 300-410 LB 40-70 lbs: 300-430 LB 70 lbs & up: 270-405 LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 120-300 HD Rams: 170-240 LB Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter: 175-220 LB Barbadoes Lambs: 270-400 LB Ewes: 75-150...