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Local man dies in fire

Wyndi

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

A local 67-year-old male died Monday, Feb. 5 off CR 307 as the result of a medical incident that occurred while he was tending a brush pile. According to information released by the Erath County Sheriff ’s Department, no criminal offense occurred.

Boxing tourney on tap Saturday

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Hometown Heroes Boxing Tournament, presented by Stephenville Boxing Club and sanctioned by USA Boxing, will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. in the main gym of Henderson Junior High in Stephenville.

Police Log

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Jan. 22 A reporting person in the 200 block of Shamrock has legal questions and requested a call back. A vehicle crashed into a yard in the 400 block of Blackjack and left the scene. The caller had the vehicle on her Ring camera.

Filing continues for local ISD, city council seats

Wyndi

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Filers for local elections for school board and city council are continuing to come in for the May 4 election and both Dublin boards will have opportunities for citizens to serve. Filing is open for local elections through Friday, Feb. 16.

Gordon Center to host museum after dark

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Tarleton State University’s W. K. Gordon Center for the Industrial History of Texas will host Museum After Dark, a twilight scavenger hunt, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1.

Goodwin

New members join Texas Health board

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Four new members have joined the Texas Health Community Impact Southern Leadership Council to help Texas Health strategically invest in collaborative efforts to address needs of Erath and Johnson County residents.

Courtesy photo Ladies enjoyed an evening event at Lucky Vines while painting wine glasses. The brewery and winery are hosting several Valentine’s Day themed events in the next few weeks. They are located at 675 CR 497 in Dublin.

Lots of lucky love

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Ladies enjoyed an evening event at Lucky Vines while painting wine glasses. The brewery and winery are hosting several Valentine’s Day themed events in the next few weeks. They are located at 675 CR 497 in Dublin.

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Planting Onions

Comanche Extension

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

It does not seem like it is already time to think about spring gardens, but we are nearing time to plant onion sets. The best time to plant onion sets or plants is 4 to 10 weeks prior to the last frost date.

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

What is that weird piglike critter I just saw? Well, I am glad you asked. Those are javelina or collared peccary (Pecari tajacu), and they’re not even in the same family as pigs.

Sheep/Goats

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Hamilton, TX --2/5/24 Head Count: 1,402 Dorper & Dorper X Lambs 20-40 lbs: 250-310 CWT 40-70 lbs: 240-315 CWT 70 lbs & up: 170-285 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 45-220 HD Rams: 110-150 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 200-300 CWT 70 lbs.