Daily COVID report - Oct. 23, 2020

Erath County officials reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday night (Oct. 22). Nine of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville and four were rural residents of the county.

Cattle

Head Count: 501 No. 1 Steers 200 - 300 lb: 140-151 300 - 400 lb: 150-162 400 - 500 lb: 130-142 500 - 600 lb: 119-128 600 - 700 lb: 118-122 700 lb & up: 100-107 No.

Sheep/ Goats

Head Count: 1,201 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 180-250 LB 40-70 lbs: 180-245 LB 70 lbs & up: 160-220 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 100-180 HD Rams: 100-160 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 l 140-210 LB 70 lbs & up: 130-155 LB Show Lambs: 130-147 LB Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter: 70-105...

Crop Report

The following report was prepared for the Central Texas region: Conditions were good. Dry conditions prevailed with unseasonably hot temperatures, resulting in some topsoil moisture deficits again. Pastures were still green with warm-season grasses and some winter grasses were beginning to emerge.

County Livestock Show Preparation Clinic series begins Nov. 7 in Erath County

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Erath County will be hosting a series of Horse Show Preparation Clinics in November, December and January. “Interest in Ranch Horses is the fastest growing movement in the U.S.

Good Time to Plant Trees

Most everyone thinks about planting trees and shrubs in the spring; however, now that we have some good soil moisture this would be an excellent time to plant in our area. The cooler temperatures make it easier on both you and your plantings.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water clear; 78 degrees; 1.86 low. Largemouth bass are fair with lipless crankbaits, jigs, and plum or green Carolina rigged plastic worms in 12-20’ near dropoffs and standing timber.

What is the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program?

What is the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program? Toni, I am a financial planner with a client who just received a bill for her mother’s Medicaid Long Term Care that was cared for at her mother’s house instead of a nursing home.

Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum News

The Rodeo Heritage Museum “Drive Thru Pulled Pork Lunch” held on Friday Oct 16, 2020 was a success thanks to our donors and volunteers.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Early Voting continues for Nov. 3 General Election: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Patrick Street Church of Christ Friday •Electronics Recycling: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 219 S. Grafton Tuesday •Dublin EDC meeting: 6 p.m. - 104 S. Patrick Wednesday •Community Table: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.