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Early voting underway

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Early voting for the May 1 General election began Monday with Dublin voters casting ballots for Dublin ISD School Board. Incumbents Charlie Bradberry, Raymond Salinas, and Jeff Weaver and Challenger James Moore are running for three spots on the board.
Dublin teacher/coach Dondrei Williams (below, right) shows student Bryan Rios some helpful tricks when flying the DJI Mini 1 (above). Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin teacher/coach Dondrei Williams (below, right) shows student Bryan Rios some helpful tricks when flying the DJI Mini 1 (above). Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin abuzz with drones

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Spectators at Dublin’s district track meets were likely to hear a buzzing overhead. Many taking in the day’s events could be spotted searching overhead for a swarm of insects only to be greeted by a small quadcopter capturing video of the day’s events for posterity.
The Dublin FFA Entomology team of Sehrsha Glover, Maggie Rollins and Mariana Ortiz will be competing at state after placing second in Area last week. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

The Dublin FFA Entomology team of Sehrsha Glover, Maggie Rollins and Mariana Ortiz will be competing at state after placing second in Area last week. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Dublin FFA members headed to State

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Dublin FFA is sending one of its teams to state competition at Texas Tech this weekend after the Entomology team placed second out of 20 teams at Area competition last weekend.
Tri-Angler event this weekend

Tri-Angler event this weekend

Tri-Angler event this weekend

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
If you’re fishing for some big payouts and fun at Proctor Lake this weekend, The Jim Lampman Memorial Crappie Tournament is sure to lure you in. The fishing tournament features competition in crappie, youth (16 and younger) and bow fishing divisions.
Erath County COVID Report - April 15, 2021

Erath County COVID Report - April 15, 2021

Weekly COVID Report - April 16, 2021

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
Erath County officials reported two new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday, April 8 that was released the next morning. Both of the positive cases were within the city limits of Stephenville. Total deaths since March 2020 were reported at 68 by the Department of State Health Services.

Fishing report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
BROWNWOOD Water stained; 58 degrees; 3.26 low. Largemouth bass are fair with jerk baits, bladed spinners, crankbaits, and skirted jigs in coves, shorelines, and timber in 2-10’. Crappie are fair on minnows in brush piles and near bridge pilings, with some crappie caught in the creeks.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Eastern Tent Caterpillar I have been getting several calls and getting pictures of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. The conditions have been good for the small caterpillars.

Farm Show/Tractor Pull this weekend

Sara Gann
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Want to check out the latest and greatest farm equipment and see some incredible tractor pulling action? The first annual Lone Star Equipment Show and Tractor Pull are set for the DeLeon Community Park on April 16 and April 17.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Early Season Pecan Program Comanche County is the number 2 county for pecan production in Texas and about number 4 in the U.S. With approximately 12,800 acres and over $16 million in nut sales in 2020, pecan production is vital to the economy in Comanche County.
Zack and Chronnia Warren with children

Zack and Chronnia Warren with children

Where Are They Now?

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
T he best decision Zachary (Zack) Warren ever made was to join the military. “It reinforced responsibility and independence, and helped with personal and professional growth,” he said.