Crop Report

The following report was prepared for the Central Texas region: Conditions were good. Dry conditions prevailed with unseasonably hot temperatures, resulting in some topsoil moisture deficits again. Pastures were still green with warm-season grasses and some winter grasses were beginning to emerge.

County Livestock Show Preparation Clinic series begins Nov. 7 in Erath County

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Erath County will be hosting a series of Horse Show Preparation Clinics in November, December and January. “Interest in Ranch Horses is the fastest growing movement in the U.S.

Good Time to Plant Trees

Most everyone thinks about planting trees and shrubs in the spring; however, now that we have some good soil moisture this would be an excellent time to plant in our area. The cooler temperatures make it easier on both you and your plantings.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water clear; 78 degrees; 1.86 low. Largemouth bass are fair with lipless crankbaits, jigs, and plum or green Carolina rigged plastic worms in 12-20’ near dropoffs and standing timber.

What is the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program?

What is the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program? Toni, I am a financial planner with a client who just received a bill for her mother’s Medicaid Long Term Care that was cared for at her mother’s house instead of a nursing home.

Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum News

The Rodeo Heritage Museum “Drive Thru Pulled Pork Lunch” held on Friday Oct 16, 2020 was a success thanks to our donors and volunteers.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Early Voting continues for Nov. 3 General Election: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Patrick Street Church of Christ Friday •Electronics Recycling: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 219 S. Grafton Tuesday •Dublin EDC meeting: 6 p.m. - 104 S. Patrick Wednesday •Community Table: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Briefs

CTFS hosting BBQ fundraiser Cross Timbers Family Cross Timbers Family Services will host a BBQ fundraiser and open house on Thursday, Oct, 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Turning Back the Pages

100 Years Ago Oct. 22, 1920 Political Announcements included: John W. Wright for Sheriff; Mrs. C.E. Standlee for County Treasurer; WM. Arch Jones for County Judge; Ed Collier for Tax Assessor; J.J Pate for County Clerk; Sam M. Russell for County Attorney; L.E.

In the Neighborhood

Hamilton Herald-News As of Oct. 20 Hamilton Independent School District has discontinued remote learning. Superintendent Clay Tarpley said after a review of student attendance and grades “the data revealed remote instruction has not been successful for many of our students.