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Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Planting Onions

Comanche Extension
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
It does not seem like it is already time to think about spring gardens, but we are nearing time to plant onion sets. The best time to plant onion sets or plants is 4 to 10 weeks prior to the last frost date.
Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
What is that weird piglike critter I just saw? Well, I am glad you asked. Those are javelina or collared peccary (Pecari tajacu), and they’re not even in the same family as pigs.

Sheep/Goats

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Hamilton, TX --2/5/24 Head Count: 1,402 Dorper & Dorper X Lambs 20-40 lbs: 250-310 CWT 40-70 lbs: 240-315 CWT 70 lbs & up: 170-285 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 45-220 HD Rams: 110-150 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 200-300 CWT 70 lbs.

U.S. beef cattle herd smallest since 1951

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Texas beef cattle herd could be on its way to a rebuild after hitting its lowest numbers in a decade, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

UIL shakes up local districts

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
UIL officially announced district re-alignments Thursday, Feb. 1, bringing several changes to the schedules of Dublin and Lingleville teams. “I’m excited to see some teams we haven’t seen before,” said Dublin ISD Athletic Director Greg Hardcastle. “Eastland is in there.

County served with lawsuit

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
A lawsuit has been filed against Erath County by former employee Veronica Cajamarca for unlawful employment practices, including being asked to sign an “English Only” agreement while employed by the Erath County Tax Office.
TxDOT crews have been busy improving roadways around Dublin recently. One of the projects saw traffic down to one lane on Highway 377 toward Proctor as crews scraped the uneven surface down and laid a new surface. Crews worked Friday and finished up Monday morning on this project. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

TxDOT crews have been busy improving roadways around Dublin recently. One of the projects saw traffic down to one lane on Highway 377 toward Proctor as crews scraped the uneven surface down and laid a new surface. Crews worked Friday and finished up Monday morning on this project. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Building a better base

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
TxDOT crews have been busy improving roadways around Dublin recently. One of the projects saw traffic down to one lane on Highway 377 toward Proctor as crews scraped the uneven surface down and laid a new surface. Crews worked Friday and finished up Monday morning on this project.
Crabb

Crabb

Crabb seeks election to TX-25

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Col. Vince Crabb, 64, is running for the 25th Congressional District of Texas on the Republican Party ticket against long-term incumbent Roger Williams and challenger Matthew Lucci for the March 5 primary. Col. Crabb, who is a retired U.S.
Clements

Clements

Clements seeks Precinct 3 seat

Wyndi Veigel- Gaudette
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Ben Clements is one of three candidates on the Republican ticket for County Commissioner Precinct 3 and is running for the office because he wants to make the precinct better for all those who live in it.
Serrano

Serrano

Serrano running solo in Dem. race

Wyndi
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Marycruz Serrano, the lone Democrat candidate, is running for the office of Tax Assessor Collector on the Democratic party ticket for the March 5 primary in Erath County. Serrano is running for the office on the concept of justness for citizens in the county.