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With the Desdemona oil boom underway, well rigging like this was showing up all over the area. This photo was probably made for investors in Nashville, so they could see how their investment dollars were being used. This photo was made from the original glass plate in the Dublin Historical Museum. | Dublin Historical Museum archive photo

With the Desdemona oil boom underway, well rigging like this was showing up all over the area. This photo was probably made for investors in Nashville, so they could see how their investment dollars were being used. This photo was made from the original glass plate in the Dublin Historical Museum. | Dublin Historical Museum archive photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
It was in September of 1918 that Tom Dees was drilling near Desdemona, Texas and struck oil. His strike turned Desdemona into a boom town and suddenly oil wells were being drilled all over that area.

Deadline to protest property values May 20

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
As property owners around the area and state review the rise in their property tax appraisals, concerns have been raised about the steep incline.
Officers honor fallen

Officers honor fallen

Officers honor fallen

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Local police including Dublin (right), Stephenville, Erath County Sheriff’s Officer Tarleton, Highway Patrol and Constables gathered at Stephenville’s Paradigm building Tuesday for the third annual Erath County Peace Officers Memorial Service.

Dubliners narrowly pick incumbents

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Dublin voters narrowly opted for incumbent in the Saturday’s Dublin ISD School Board elections while the county followed the state trend in approving two propositions.
Summer Reading set to make splash

Summer Reading set to make splash

Summer Reading set to make splash

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A world of unlimited adventures and awesome prizes await as Dublin Public Library hosts the Oceans of Possibility Summer Reading Program.

Three Oaks to host open house Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Three Oaks is inviting the community to an open house and lunch on Friday in honor if its 25th anniversary of providing independent and assisted living services to the Dublin community. The event will be held May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 118 E. Live Oak Street.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
We had plenty of chill hours this year and all managed trees I have looked at seem to be loaded with small peaches. Peaches will often set more fruit than is needed for a good crop. While that is a good thing, it can present problems if the trees are not thinned properly.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
There will be a dairy stockmanship training May 4, 2022 @ 10:00am – 3:00 pm at the Southwest Regional Dairy Center (2929 US-281) Stephenville. The program is hosted by Erath, Comanche, and Hamilton Counties. Registration will begin at 9:30 with program starting at 10:00.

Crop Report

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Very dry soil moisture conditions continued. Soil moisture levels were very short. Drought was exacerbated by the relentless heavy winds and warm temperatures.

Sheep/Goats

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 5/2/22 Head Count: 2,520 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 200-370 LB 40-70 lbs: 250-380 LB 70 lbs & up: 235-345 LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 65-300 HD Rams: 140-235 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 250-325 LB 70 lbs & up: 240-285 LB Show Lambs: 140-230 LB Wool...