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LISD open again after COVID close

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Lingleville ISD returned Tuesday from an even more extended Labor Day weekend after having to close its door for a large number of people exposed to COVID-19. “We had over 15 percent of our students out quarantining,” said LISD Superintendent Curt Haley.

Local man indicted in crime ring

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
A local man was among 101 individuals indicted last month in a cell-phone trafficking conspiracy investigation that was worked on by many federal, state and city law enforcement agencies.
A huge schedule of events including fokloric dancing and a parade are set for the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Sept. 17-19 in Dublin. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A huge schedule of events including fokloric dancing and a parade are set for the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Sept. 17-19 in Dublin. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Festival starts Sept. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The upcoming Sept. 17, 18 and 19 Hispanic Heritage Festival promises area residents a broad array of fun activities while bringing a crowd of visitors to the downtown area to benefit local merchants.
The 9/11 Chapel exhibit, featuring a piece of steel reclaimed from Tower One at the World Trade Center, at Dublin’s National Health and Public Safety History Museum will be open to the public Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m. | Citizen archive photo

The 9/11 Chapel exhibit, featuring a piece of steel reclaimed from Tower One at the World Trade Center, at Dublin’s National Health and Public Safety History Museum will be open to the public Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m. | Citizen archive photo

Events mark 9/11 anniversary

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11/2001, a day in which nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives amidst terrorist attacks and everyday American life was changed forever.
Erath County COVID Report

Erath County COVID Report

Erath County COVID Report - Sept. 2, 2021

News Staff
Friday, September 3, 2021
Erath County Officials reported 393 active cases of COVID-19 in the county report from Thursday night. The report also indicated the reduction of COVID-related hospitalizations to 16 and that the number of COVID-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic last year was 75.

Fishing report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 89 degrees; 0.87 feet low. Largemouth bass are good with grown or green Texas rigged plastic worms, chartreuse bladed spinners and shaky head jigs near grass lines, timber, rocky shorelines, and docks.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Dove According to Texas Parks and Wildlife reports, dove numbers are good this year and should remain steady throughout the season. I know from my very unscientific personal observations I am seeing a lot of doves in fields across the county.
Miller Show Goats sold

Miller Show Goats sold

Miller Show Goats sold

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Miller Show Goats sold around 50 of its animals bred for show competition at the annual sale on Saturday with buyers coming from as far away as New Mexico. Mac McKinnon | submitted photo
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Texas livestock owners must now post signs to get legal protection Anyone who owns livestock in Texas, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, fowl and honey bees in a managed colony, need to be aware of key changes to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act that will be effective Sept.