Weekly COVID Update

Erath County officials reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Monday, April 19 that was released the next morning. Three of the positive cases were within the city limits of Stephenville while the other was a rural resident of the county.

The Lingleville Masonic Lodge

The Lingleville Masonic Lodge recently honored three of its own with pins, commemorating decades of service. Honored were: Carl Jones (70 years), Carson Loving (60 years) and Gayland Wilcoxon (50 years). | submitted photo

SHERIFF’S REPORT

April 9 At 9:43 p.m. three cows were out on FM 1188 East when a vehicle struck and killed one, the others awaiting owner. April 10 At 2:19 p.m. power lines in trees on CR 368 sparked a grass fire. April 12 At 6:49 a.m.

POLICE LOG

April 12 A report was made for a dog bite on the 300 block of Cherrywine Caller reported a reckless driver all over the road way on Hwy 6. April 13 Caller reported that she hit a car in the apartment’s parking lot, no reported injuries, the caller just needed a report on Highland.

Grand Jury indicts 21

Ther Erath County Grand Jury returned 21 indictments on Thursday.

Despite Friday morning rains

Despite Friday morning rains, drivers came out to the DeLeon Heritage Park Friday night and Saturday ready to compete in the TTPA Tractor Pull held in conjunction with the Lone Star Equipment Show Friday and Saturday.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas Bosque River Chapter

April 21 is San Jacinto Day in Texas, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. On this date in 1836, General Sam Houston and the Texas Army defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican troops, winning independence for Texas in a battle that lasted only eighteen minutes.

Million Word Milestones

Dublin Intermediate announced several more students who reached million word milestones by reading a million words or more in accelerated reader books. Brayan Ortiz reached 1,036,349 with a 88% passing rate. Emily Barrera reached 1,038,982 with a 86% passing rate.

Dublin Elementary announced the newest Lion Leaders

Dublin Elementary announced the newest Lion Leaders awards recipients honored for providing a good example to classmates and being a good peer.

Tarleton biology students take conference awards

Tarleton State University biology students presented at two recent research conferences, earning four awards. Faith Cox, Matt Bristerpostma and Ashley Suris, among 168 participants, were honored at the Texas Branch American Society for Microbiology Spring 2021 Conference in New Braunfels.