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Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Fenceline Chatter

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a cicada wasp I am still getting calls with concerns about the cicada wasp. A common large wasp in Texas, to start showing up and this prompted posts on Facebook and in news feeds mistakenly reporting cicada killer wasps as sightings of the Asian giant hornet.
Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 8/8/22 Head Count: 1,926

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 8/8/22 Head Count: 1,926

Sheep/Goats

Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 200-265 LB 40-70 lbs: 200-270 LB 70 lbs & up: 185-255 LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 55-210 HD Rams: 140-240 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: NT 70 lbs.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 8/5/22 Head Count: 2,159 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 30-48 Cutter: 48-70 Hi-Yield: 70-94 Bulls: 85-109 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1000 Bred Cows: 900-1350 Pairs: 1625 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 140-235 300 - 400 lb:...

Crop Report

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summary for the Central Texas district: Dry conditions continued. Soil moisture levels were very short. Corn harvest was nearing completion with reduced yields reported. Grain sorghum was a failure.
Fishing Report

Fishing Report

Fishing Report

BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 86-88 degrees; 5.84 feet low. In the Texas heat, fishing is tough with fish clinging under docks, or in open water following bait balls. Bass are slow to three pounds scattered all over the lake biting on shaky heads and crankbaits.
Teachers’ Set Up &

Teachers’ Set Up &

Teachers’ Set Up & Salutations

Wyndi Veigel | First year Kindergarten teacher Lindsey Lodico gets her room ready for the school year including a theme of succulents and puns throughout the room. Her mom helped her make the cactus blooms pinned to the wall and she is excited to start the school year.

Stage 2 drought warning issued for Lake Proctor

Drought conditions throughout Texas continue with little relief and the Brazos River Authority has issued a Stage 2 Drought Warning declaration for Lake Proctor, asking the public to help by conserving water.
Caring Community

Caring Community

Caring Community

Donors hold up beach towels they received as a thank you from donating blood at the Carter BloodCare drive Sunday, Aug. 7. The Dublin Rotary Club also donated free hot dogs and Dublin Bottling Works provided drinks.

Radios, variance discussions underway

On a full agenda at the Monday, Aug. 8 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting, two familiar faces were welcomed back. Both County Judge Alfonso Campos and County Auditor Kent Reeves were back in attendance.

Council talks taxes, water rates

The Dublin City Council set a proposed tax rate and announced a water rate increase from Upper Leon River Municipal Water District during its regular meeting Monday night. City Manager Bobby Mendez presented a proposed rate of .