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Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Prepare Now for Wildland FiresWe have had an excellent run with good moisture and mild temperatures. But alas, summer is starting to make its presence known. Topsoil moisture is beginning to dry out in most areas, and it is only a matter of time until we start seeing stress in our perennial grasses.

Crop Report

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
AgriLife Extension district reporters prepared the following summary for the Central Texas district: The district experienced hot temperatures with minimal rainfall, causing soil moisture levels to decline and drought stress to emerge in some areas.Burn bans were in place for some counties.

Applications sought in 2025 Frey grants

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Applications for Birdie Hartsough Frey grants to be awarded in 2025 are now being taken online at www.jpmorgan.com/ onlinegrants. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2025.

Stephenville mayor resigns after serving city for 15 years

Wyndi
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
After 15 years of service as mayor and on council, Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien has resigned from office citing health reasons.Svien submitted his resignation, effective immediately via letter, Wednesday, July 30.
Vanessa Griffin has recently joined Dublin PD as a patrol officer after bringing 13 years of law enforcement experience to the department. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Vanessa Griffin has recently joined Dublin PD as a patrol officer after bringing 13 years of law enforcement experience to the department. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Griffin finds passion in patrol as new Dublin PD officer

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Dublin PD badge may be new to Vanessa Griffin but her transition to the department marks a homecoming for the Dublin native.Griffin, whose first day was July 23, has been involved in Erath County law enforcement for 13 years.What brought her to the career path?
A patient at Texas Health Resources-Stephenville enjoys petting Annie - the namesake of Annie’s Therapeutic Companions. The canine and her handler Lyndi Hanna are celebrating 10 years of volunteering with the hospital. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

A patient at Texas Health Resources-Stephenville enjoys petting Annie - the namesake of Annie’s Therapeutic Companions. The canine and her handler Lyndi Hanna are celebrating 10 years of volunteering with the hospital. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Paws for celebration: Canine, companion brighten hospital days for 10 years

Wyndi
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
It has been 10 years since Lyndi Hanna and her therapy dog Annie stepped foot and paw inside Texas Health Stephenville for the first time.The dynamic duo celebrated the anniversary Thursday, July 31 with a typical stroll through the hospital where staff and patients showed their appreciation..

Rodeo cinched for City Park Aug. 15-16

Paul Gaudette
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The 5th annual UPRA/CPRA sanctioned Dublin Rodeo is returning to the City Park arena Aug. 15-16, offering the same evening of rodeo excitement that fans have come to love.
The Dublin Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a new brush truck to aid on grass fires and other calls. The truck was purchased partly by funds given to them by Erath County as part of ARPA Funds (or Covid relief funds). It is now in service and already been to its first wreck call on Hwy. 377. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The Dublin Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a new brush truck to aid on grass fires and other calls. The truck was purchased partly by funds given to them by Erath County as part of ARPA Funds (or Covid relief funds). It is now in service and already been to its first wreck call on Hwy. 377. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The wheels of progress

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Dublin Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a new brush truck to aid on grass fires and other calls. The truck was purchased partly by funds given to them by Erath County as part of ARPA Funds (or Covid relief funds). It is now in service and already been to its first wreck call on Hwy.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Thursday, July 31■ Miracle Treat Day: 5-7 p.m. Dublin Dairy Queen Monday, Aug. 4■ First Day of DISD athletic two a days■ City of Dublin Budget meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall Tuesday, Aug. 5■ Welcome Back Teacher Breakfast: 9 a.m. Dublin Secondary Campus■ Open mic Tuesday: 7 p.m. Doublin' In (110 E.