Berry’s Picks

Get your walking shoes on, it is time for the Spring Walk Across Texas event. As the weather gets nicer, many folks will be increasing their exercise programs for health reasons. All you really need is 30 minutes of exercise a day to realize the benefits of a healthier life.

Fenceline Chatter

Egg prices continue to climb Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, continue to drive egg prices to record highs across the U.S., said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.David Anderson, Ph.D.

Simply Dangerous set for Feb. 22

Time is running out to purchase tickets to this year’s Simply Dangerous – from the arena to the runway event hosted by Lilly G Arena Productions.This year marks the 8th annual event and Simply Dangerous will be held at 6 p.m. Feb.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock AuctionDublin, TX -2/7/25 Head Count: 1,092 Slaughter CattleShelly: 70-90 Cutter: 90-110 Hi-Yield: 110-135 Bulls: 150-171 Breeding StockBulls: NT Bred HFS: 1400-2400 Bred Cows: 1600-2500 Pairs: 2200-3200 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 330-450300 - 400 lb: 280-350400...

Hamilton Commission

Hamilton, TX --2/10/25 Head Count: 1,672 Dorper & Dorper X Lambs 20-40 lbs: 250-330 CWT40-70 lbs: 230-330 CWT70 lbs & up: 200-285 CWTDorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 90-215 HD Rams: 110-150 CWT Wool Lambs20-40 lbs: NT40-70 lbs: NT70 lbs.

1 killed in Comanche wreck

A fatality accident occurred Friday, Feb. 7 on U.S. Hwy. 67 in Comanche County when a vehicle struck a parked 18-wheeler on the roadway.

Tarleton starts college of leadership, military studies

Tarleton State University will introduce its eighth academic college Sept. 1 when the Leadership and Military College becomes the College of Leadership and Military Studies, building on the university’s military legacy of over 100 years.Col.

Gordon Museum to host Tuesday Talk

Tarleton State University’s Dr. Deborah Liles begins the season’s Tuesday Talks at 6 p.m. Feb. 18, at the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center in Thurber.Tuesday Talks share the expertise of Dr. Liles.

Filings for local boards ends Friday, Feb. 14

Filings for local elections for school board and city council are closing this Friday, Feb. 14.Incumbent City Councilmembers Darren Turley (Place 3) and Sammy Moore (Place 5) have filed to retain their seats, and Bolek ‘Bo’ Kabala has filed for Place 1 city council.

Local grads honored

A number of local graduates were recently recognized by universities.Abilene Christian University announced Dean’s Honor Roll students for the Fall 2024 semester. Students earn Dean’s Honor Roll recognition by achieving a 3.6 or higher GPA while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.