Daughters of the Republic of Texas

January 26 is Mirabeau B. Lamar Day, a day to salute the Father of Education in Texas. On that date in 1839, the Republic of Texas Congress passed The Education Act, setting aside land for public schools. It was President Mirabeau B.

Dublin Elementary

Dublin Elementary named its first Lion Leaders for 2022 this week.

CTFAC to unveil watercolor exhibit Saturday

The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council will be displaying ‘Watercolors of the World,’ an exhibit of the artwork of Chuck Markham from Jan. 15 - Jan. 30 in the River North Gallery (204 River North Blvd.) in Stephenville. An opening reception will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 55 degrees; 1.54 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.

Berry’s Picks

Keep Fire Alert We are now under severe drought conditions and the constant threat of wildfires, with most every day having a moderate to high fire danger. Dry conditions, low humidity, high winds and a relatively high fuel load may keep us in this condition for the near future.