Backwoods to bring in family fun, fresh food

A whole new family-friendly restaurant with an arcade will soon be opening on the outskirts of Dublin on Hwy. 377. The eatery is expected to open in mid- to late-September.

Hamilton Commission

Hamilton, TX - 9/12/22 Head Count: 1,800 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 225-325 CWT 40-70 lbs: 200-350 CWT 70 lbs & up: 165-265 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 65-200 HD Rams: 100-150 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: 185-285 CWT 70 lbs.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 79-85 degrees; 6.71 feet low. Bass excellent to 4.50 pounds on jigs, shaky heads, topwater lures, and crankbaits on docks with brush in 2-10 feet of water. Crappie to one pound are excellent on minnows 12-15 feet of water over brush piles and under docks.

Armyworms and Grasshoppers

After a miserable dry hot summer, we have finally received some good rainfall and in most areas the fields are slowly recovering. Many folks took advantage of the moisture and have already planted some small grains.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 9/9/22 Head Count: 979 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 35-50 Cutter: 50-75 Hi-Yield: 75-94 Bulls: 85-110 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1100 Bred Cows: 900-1525 Pairs: 1000-1675 Weaned & Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers #700 161 #800 150 Fresh...

Central Texas Crop Report

Rainfall across Texas and cooler temperatures provided agricultural producers some relief from drought and extreme heat over recent weeks, but most areas remain in a moisture deficit, according to the Texas state climatologist and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists.

3 fatalities in area over weekend

Department of Public Safety officers reported three Erath Count accidents involving fatalities over the weekend. On Friday, Sept. 9 at approximately 3:15 a. m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers investigated a fatality crash on US 377, six miles northeast of Stephenville.

Scarecrows to raise funds for library

Dublin Public Library is inviting the community to join in the fall spirit with a Build Your Own Scarecrow contest benefitting the local library. The cost is $50 for businesses and $25 for residents to enter. Deadline to enter is Oct. 3 and all scarecrows must be designed and displayed by Oct.