Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water slightly stained; 81 degrees; 4.12 feet low. Bass continue to be fair with an early morning and late evening topwater bite then switch to shaky heads, crankbaits and jigs in the stick-ups and between docks.

Fenceline Chatter

Yellow garden spiders good for yards, gardens Garden spiders may look scary, but they are a friend of gardeners and help keep insect populations in check around the house.

NRCS offers resources for organic producers

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is pleased to announce the launch of its Texas organic webpage.

Dubliner joins Angus Association

Klancy Rain Hammons, Dublin, Texas, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Crop Report

The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Lee Tarpley, Ph.D.

Where Are They Now? Sheila Woolsey Taylor

Sheila Woolsey Taylor loves working with children. From bringing up four of her own, to helping with youth programs at her church, to working with special needs students in an elementary life skills program, she’s dedicated her life to raising the next generation.

Seeds of success

Above, Easton Phelps works on making a seed ball. Right, Ditchwater Sal (Stephanie Keith) from Middle Trinity Groundwater Conversation District helped participants of the Summer Reading Club make seed balls during a visit Thursday.

Community Baptist welcomes new pastor

Community Baptist Church of Dublin recently welcomed its new pastor, Bob Evaul. Pastor Bob Evaul and wife Carol have served as Missionaries to Bolivia for 20 years.

Community Calendar

Wednesday •Barks and Books, 1:30 p.m. Dublin Library •Dublin Disc Golf Club: 5 p.m. -City Park Thursday •Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, 1 p.m., 930 Wolfe Nursery Road, Stephenville Monday •Dublin City Council, 6:30 p.m. City Hall •Erath County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m.

Briefs

Dublin Market Days July 16 Mark your calendars: Dublin Market Days on July 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a flock of vendors of all stripes, from gab and goods to goodies. We expect a selection of fresh local produce, fresh baked goods, and many sorts of jellies, pickles, and other treats.