Stop the Silence event Tuesday

The local community is invited to gather in support of those hurt by violence during a Stop the Silence Rally on Tuesday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Stephenville’s Optimist Jaycee Park.

Citizen claims press awards

The Dublin Citizen claimed several awards last week as the North and East Texas Press Association and West Texas Press Association held combined conventions award ceremonies.

Volunteers sought for Dublin Clean

May 1 marks the return of the popular Dublin Clean event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the city is calling for volunteers to make the event as successful as possible after taking a year off due to pandemic restrictions.

Weekly COVID Report - April 9, 2021

Erath County officials reported four new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday, April 8 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.

Sign ups still open 15U baseball/softball

The Dublin Baseball and Softball Association (DBSA) is still seeking players for the 15U baseball and softball teams with the deadline being April 15. They provided the message in the accompanying graphic regarding complications they have had in getting sign ups so players are needed for both teams.

Forage producers face high input costs

Higher fertilizer prices and poor precipitation outlook could mean thin margins and little room for error for cattle and forage producers this year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Producers move cattle on to forage.

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central district: Soil moisture declined as conditions were warm and very windy with little measurable precipitation. Livestock looked great and were benefiting from the fresh regrowth of winter forages.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Lingleville ISD Board Meeting: 8 p.m. - School Library Monday •Dublin City Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. - City Hall •One Act Play Performance: 6:30 p.m. -Old Auditorium Tuesday •Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Silver Taps honors fallen

Tarleton State University will observe Silver Taps at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15, to honor members of the university family — alumni, faculty, staff and friends — who passed away during the previous year.