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J. D. Gambino, Ranger College EMS Program Coordinator, and Dr. Sandra Lee, Dean of Allied Health, pose next to the college’s Mobile Ambulance Simulator. The college received a Texas Workforce Commission grant that allowed for the expansions of the school’s EMS program. | submitted photo

J. D. Gambino, Ranger College EMS Program Coordinator, and Dr. Sandra Lee, Dean of Allied Health, pose next to the college’s Mobile Ambulance Simulator. The college received a Texas Workforce Commission grant that allowed for the expansions of the school’s EMS program. | submitted photo

Ranger College receives TWC grant for EMS program

Ranger College is now boasting state-of-the-art EMS training equipment for its classes thanks to a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Police Log

June 12 There was a report in the 400 block of East Harris for a dog that had no food or water with the owner out of town. Officer checked on the dog and referred the call to animal control. A reporting person advised a former tenant was causing problems.
The West End Cemetery in Stephenville will be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission. | submitted photo

The West End Cemetery in Stephenville will be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission. | submitted photo

West End designated by THC

Marla Bush, a longtime advocate of the Erath County Genealogy Society has announced The West End Cemetery in Stephenville is set to be dedicated as a designated Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission.
Jennifer Devora and husband, Joey

Jennifer Devora and husband, Joey

Where Are They Now?

When Jennifer Devora took the dual credit anatomy class at Dublin High School, she was fascinated. “I just really enjoyed learning about the human body,” she said. “I thought it was very interesting.” When she graduated in 2005, she decided to go to school for nursing.
Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. Wyndi Veigel | Citizen staff photo

Fun by the numbers

Art camp participants draw a pear with a paint-by-numbers to complete their own impressionist painting. A capacity crowd participated in the Art Camp hosted by the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council.
Double N VBS out of this world

Double N VBS out of this world

Double N VBS out of this world

Double N Cowboy Church was decked out with some ‘stellar’ decorations for its space themed Vacation Bible School last week. Everything from snacks to story time to arts and crafts were tailored to the theme while groups got to cool off with several water balloon hot potato games outside.
Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Be on Guard for Prussic Acid Poisoning

Many folks planted sorghum-Sudan grass hybrids and forage sorghum with the hope of refilling some hay traps. We had some moisture early on and many of the fields were off to a good start.

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Dry conditions returned with above normal temperatures and humidity. There were a few scattered storms throughout the district. Soil moisture was short to adequate.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 6/23/23 Head Count: 941 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 40-60 Cutter: 60-80 Hi-Yield: 80-110 Bulls: 95-120 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 1000-1500 Bred Cows: 1450-1900 Pairs: 1500-2300 Weaned/Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers Heifers 30 Blk Hfrs...

Fishing Report

GOOD. Water clear; 84-87 degrees; 4.64 feet below pool. Black bass to 5.96 pounds are slow using soft plastic worms in 5-18 feet of water. Crappie are slow in brush piles on jigs in 8-15 feet of water using minnows around the docks. White bass are fair to 1.