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Tour of Homes to showcase historic homes, church

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Editor’s note: first in a two-part series. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette Content Editor This year’s Tour of Homes hosted by the Dublin Garden Club is on the horizon and will feature four spots full of holiday spirit.

Hamilton Commission

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Hamilton, TX --11/27/23 Head Count: 2,083 Dorper & Dorper X Lambs 20-40 lbs: 250-330 CWT 40-70 lbs: 225-320 CWT 70 lbs & up: 185-250 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 50-250 HD Rams: 115-160 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 210-240 CWT 70 lbs. & up: 200-225 CWT Show Lambs: 220-240 Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter: 60-110 CWT Barbadoes Lambs: 165-300 CWT Ewes: 20-115 HD Rams: 200-975 HD Kids 20-40 lbs: 175-325 CWT 40-70 lbs: 190-330 CWT 70 lbs & up: 200-280 CWT Show kids: NT Slaughter Nannies Thin: 50-100 HD Med: 110-140 HD Fleshy: 150-240 HD Replacement Nannies Med Quality: 120-140 HD Choice: 150-270 HD Boer, Boer Cross & Spanish Billies Slaughter: 150-220 CWT Breeding: NT Pygmy & Nigerian Dwarfs Kids: 130-200 CWT Nannies: 30-75 HD Billies: 110-135 CWT.

District 8 Farm And Ranch Seminar, Dec. 14 (Multi-County CEU event)

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A multi-county Farm and Ranch Seminar for farmers and ranchers conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 8 is scheduled for December 14, 2023. The Erath, Hood and Hamilton County location will be held at the Annex III 222 East College Street, Stephenville.

Local farmer named to 2024 TBC Board

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Local dairy farmer Klazina de Boer was named to the Texas Beef Council Board of Directors for 2024 as TBC recently announced the officers which began their terms Oct. 1.

TxDOT urges safe driving during holidays

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The holiday season is officially underway. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, holiday seasons will never be the same.

Gordon Hosting Christmas Tree Extravaganza

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Tarleton’s Gordon Center is inviting in for some friendly Christmas competition in the annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza that is now underway. The annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza showcases trees decorated by businesses in Gordon, Strawn and Mingus.

Toys for Tots Drive ends Monday

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The local community is being called to help make Christmas merry for local kids as Toys for Tots drop boxes have been put up throughout Dublin and Stephenville. Local can drop unwrapped toys in the boxes through Dec.

Saddling up for sobriety

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A total of 28 riders and volunteers gathered Sunday, Nov. 26 in raising awareness of the devastating effect drugs and alcohol can have during the Lilly G Ride for Sobriety.

Court approves jail improvements

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In a brief meeting, Erath County Commissioners Court tackled a slew of agenda items including taking steps to improve the jail. The court unanimously approved a system agreement between Guardian RFID and Erath County Jail for the implementation of eight handheld devices which will be used to itemize inmate checks.

Parade, activities set for Saturday

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A cowboy Christmas is on tap as the Dublin Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Lighted Christmas Parade and a slew of other events Saturday, Dec. 2 in Dublin.