National Grazing Convention announces special speakers

The National Grazing Lands Coalition has announced some speakers for its 8th National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dec. 6-9, 2021. Opening the conference on Dec. 7 will be Rep.

Sheep/ Goats

Hamilton, TX - 6/28/21 Head Count: 2,631 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 150-230 LB 40-70 lbs: 200-290 LB 70 lbs & up: 185-280 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 100-225 HD Rams: 150-230 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 200-265 LB 70 lbs & up: 140-240 LB Show Lambs: NT Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter:...

Cattle

Dublin, TX - 6/25/2021 Head Count: 905 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 25-39 Cutter: 40-55 Hi-Yield: 56-78 Bulls: 85-105 Breeding Stock Bulls: 1700-2000 Bred HFS: 950-1300 Bred Cows: 1000-1350 Pairs: 1100-1600 Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: NT 300 - 400 lb: 160-200 400 - 500 lb: 150-180 500 - 600...

Community Calendar

Thursday •Mobile Food Pantry: 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church parking lot Saturday •Independence Day Parade: 9 a.m. - Stephenville (see front page story for route) •July 4 celebration: 10 a.m. - Stephenville City Park •Bubbles (Lego Brick EMS mascot) at Frontier Heroes Museum: 11:30 a.m.

Court’s on a Roll

The Miss Dublin Ambassador Court has been representing Dublin well in local parades including Gustine in May, (left) where they took first place, out of town non-commercial float, and Comanche on June 19.

Wright Signs

New signs have been installed at the W.M. Wright Historic Park across from the Dublin Public Library to inform guests about the history and landmarks there.

Briefs

FBC hosting mobile food pantry First Baptist Church of Dublin is hosting the Tarrant Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry every 1st Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in our church parking lot.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review A Family Dollar and Dollar Tree are expected to open within the next few weeks. The stores are located on Hwy 220 and the construction company is also building an identical store in Clifton at the same time.

Richard Couch

Throughout his life, Richard Couch struggled with a fear of public speaking. Now an assistant pastor, he’s overcome his fear for the job he feels called to do. Couch married his high school sweetheart, Cathy Scantling, in 1970, when he was a junior in high school.

Dublin Library’s Tails & Tales continues

The Dublin Public Library Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program is underway. Readers can pick up a log at the library and record the books they are reading. Logs can be turned in between July 1 and July 31 by 2 p.m. for free books and a chance to win prizes.