Crop Report

Grain prices remain strong, but heat and drought have taken a toll on Texas crop acres, which could impact supplies and prices in the short- and long-term, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Mark Welch, Ph.D.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 7/22/22 Head Count: 2208 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 20-35 Cutter: 35-55 Hi-Yield: 50-75 Bulls: 75-94 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1000 Bred Cows: 900-1200 Pairs: 900-1450 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 140-235 300 - 400...

Sheep/Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 7/25/22 Head Count: 2,102 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 160-270 LB 40-70 lbs: 165-270 LB 70 lbs & up: 160-235 LB Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 75-200 HD Rams: 110-200 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: 175-230 LB 70 lbs.

Toni Says ... Why am I receiving A Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty?

Hello Toni: I am turning 64 soon and have not started receiving my Social Security check. I am still working full time but do not have company benefits. I am confused because I do not have Social Security and not sure how to get my Medicare. Do I call Medicare to enroll?

Where Are They Now?

Lisa Tatum Walker has enjoyed a long career working in the housing business, and cultivated a rich and fulfilling life outside of work as well.

The dog days of summer

Annie, a registered therapy dog, with Annie’s Therapeutic Companions, greets kids and adults at a meet and greet at Dublin Public Library. Annie has been available for several weeks for kids to practice their out loud reading skills, with youth picking out books and reading them to the dog.

Community Calendar

Saturday •Dublin Athletic Booster Club annual golf tourney: 8 a.m. - PAR country club •Back to School Fair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dublin Public Library •Free Swim Day: noon to 5 p.m. - Pool •Elk’s Lodge car show, barbecue cookoff: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - City Park Tuesday •Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.

Briefs

Greens Creek Hosting VBS Greens Creek Baptist Church is hosting Spark Studios, a Vacation Bible School where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened. The VBS will be held each day this week through Friday, July 29 from 8:45 a.m. to noon.

Back to school fair Saturday

All kinds of back-to-school fun will be on tap Saturday, July 30 as the Dublin Public Library, along with many community partners, celebrates students returning to school. The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library.

Cookoff, car show in park Saturday

Dublin’s City Park will also be a hoppin’ place on Saturday, July 30 with a car show and barbecue cook off sponsored by the Stephenville Elks Lodge. The second annual Drug Awareness Program Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park with awards from 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.