TDA, USDA commits 11.5M to strengthen food supply

On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI).

Four appointed to Animal Health Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anthony “T.J.” Klein and Johnny E. Trotter and reappointed Joseph Osterkamp and Wendee Payne, Ph.D. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on Sept. 6, 2029.

Blessings with a Badge

Despite overcast skies and a misty rain, spirits soared at the fourth annual Erath County Shop with a Cop event in Stephenville. The event held Thursday, Dec. 21, paired 61 kids with law enforcement agencies throughout the county and the state.

Citizen closed for New Years Day

The Dublin Citizen office will be closed for the New Year’s holiday on Monday, Jan. 1. Deadlines for the upcoming edition will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. Any news items may be submitted via email at publisher@ dublincitizen. com. We hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!

O Come Let Us Adore Him

A camel looks toward Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus in the live Nativity held by Lingleville Baptist Dec. 15-17 across from the Church. The expanded tableau featured many performers, animals and sets as it chronicled the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection.

Community Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 21 ■ Shop with a Cop: 9 a.m. in Stephenville Friday, Dec. 22 ■ Newspaper office closed ■ Santa at Dublin Dairy Queen: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.24 Christmas EVE! (Don’t forget milk and cookies for Santa) ■ Christmas Eve Candlelight service: 6 p.m.

Briefs

Erath County United Way is currently holding a Coat Drive for those in need. New and clean, gently used coats are being accepted and all sizes are needed. Coats are to be brought to the first floor of the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville. Coats can be brought Monday through Friday from 9 a.

Republic women to have Meet & Greet

Mark your calendars and come join The Cross Timbers Republican Women for a Christmas Meet & Greet, everyone welcome. Calling all women who want to make a difference!

Museum Matters

Its was early in John F. Kennedy’s political career that words of peace were spoken. “Let us not emphasize all on which we differ but all we have in common. Let us consider not what we fear separately, but what we share together.