Berry’s Picks

October Texas Pecan Month The recent cooler temperatures and the hint of the holidays in the air, should have everyone thinking about pecan pie and other great pecan dishes.

Crop Report

Texas pumpkin growers faced myriad challenges to produce average yields, but demand for the fall cooking and decorative staple remains high, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Gala set to benefit ranch ministry

Morning Star Ranch is hosting its first annual Star Gala fundraising event on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at Celebration Event Center (9710 CR209 in Hico), with doors opening at 6 p.m. Individual tickets are available for $50 each with all proceeds from the event benefitting Morning Star’s ministries.

Tarleton, THR hosting COVID clinics

Tarleton State will join Texas Health Resources on Nov. 9 and Dec. 7 to provide community COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinics on the university’s Stephenville campus. Open to anyone in Erath and surrounding counties, the free clinics take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Barry B.

Lunch Menu

Dublin ISD Monday: Baked Chicken, Biscuit, Tater Puffs, Garden Salad, Apple Slices Tuesday: Frito Pie, Pinto Beans, Fresh Vegetable Cup, Pineapple Tidbits Wednesday: Cheesy Breadsticks, Marinara Cup, Oranges Thursday: Fiesta Bowl, Cucumber Slices, Carrots, Strawberries Friday: Cheeseburger, Tater...

Dublin Market set Saturday

After an eventful week, the Dublin Market will be a pleasant place to shop and perambulate, with many interesting products to see— Wright Park, Saturday, October 16. The market always features some new wares and creations from our busy local producers.

Rotary hosting blood drive Friday

Stephenville Rotary Club is hosting a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at WalMart. The Carter BloodCare bus will be on site and handling donations. —Citizen staff report

Community Calendar

an event calendar for Dublin and nearby communities Thursday ■Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Noon - 110 S. Patrick, Suite B ■Lingleville ISD School Board Meeting: 8 p.m. Saturday ■Dublin Market Days: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Wright Historic Park ■Sound of Dublin Band performs at District: 1:30 p.m.

Nest boxes sold to help native birds

Official Texas Bluebird Society (TBS) nestboxes will be available for purchase at Saturday’s Dublin Market at Wright Park or by contacting Peggy Tolboom (254)445-3436. These bluebird nestboxes are designed to meet the demands of the Texas environment and will last for many years.

Electronics recycling event returns to Erath County Oct. 23

An electronic recycling event is open to Erath County residents with drop-off locations scheduled for Dublin and Stephenville. Dublin residents will be able to drop off old and outdated electronics locally in the Dublin Annex parking lot (219 S. Grafton) on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.