Slawson on Precinct 3 ballot

Justin Slawson is one of three candidates who has filed on the Republican ballot for Erath County Commissioner Precinct 3 Primary March 5, and is running on having a business background and understanding how to manage assets for maximum productivity.

Area Briefs

Adopt a pot now available downtown Keep Dublin Beautiful is looking for volunteers to adopt some of the big pot planters downtown along Patrick St. Beautiful flowers and greenery in these pots help to show visitors we care about our city.

DAV looks for new home in Erath County

The Erath Chapter of Disabled American Veterans is looking for help in finding a new home as the donated office it has been using (408 E. Road in Stephenville) is up for sale.

Community Calendar

Friday, Feb. 2 ■ Workforce outreach: 2-5 p.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) Monday, Feb. 5 ■ School closed Tuesday, Feb. 6 ■ Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m. Dublin City Park ■ Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Annual Miss Dublin pageants on the horizon

For those wanting to enter this year’s pageants hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce there are a few dates to keep in mind as St. Patrick’s Day is approaching. On Sunday, Feb. 11 pageant signups will occur at the Dublin Intermediate School. Little Miss Dublin signups will be from 1-2 p.m., Jr.

POLICE LOG

Jan. 15 Reporting person advised there was a tree tilting on a power line in the 400 block of Grand Street, and they were afraid they were going to lose power. Jan. 16 A criminal trespass with an assault by threat citation was issued. Jan. 17 Agency assist with a two vehicle crash by CR 347.

Boots, Black Tie Ball showcases sold out crowd

The Grafton Events Center was filled on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 27 as Lilly G Ranch held a special dinner in appreciation of the sponsors and support they’ve had throughout the last year. “We appreciate everything the sponsors did to make us successful in 2023,” said Lilly G’Rick Taylor.

Fruit Tree Maintenance

If you have fruit trees your short winter break is over, and you are going to be getting busy with pruning in about a month. Right now you need to be thinking about an application of dormant oil. Dormant oil spray is the first spray of the New Year for orchard and fruit tree owners.

Fenceline Chatter

We all have test done for our health. So, why don’t we have a test done to determine the health of our soil? Now is a great time to be soil testing your gardens, lawns and pastures in preparation of spring planting and fertilization.

Crop Report

Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. AgriLife Extension agronomists Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., Amarillo; Reagan Noland, Ph.D.