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Feral Swine Pilot Program Update There will be a Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Update, 9:00 am., February 16, 2022, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research Center (1229 North US, Hwy 281), Stephenville. Dr.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche County Crops CEU Program Offers 5 CEU’s This year’s crop program will focus on cotton and peanuts with top specialist for each crop covering topics that will help all our local farmers.

Crop Report

High fertilizer prices and dry weather have many Texas wheat farmers facing critical decisions regarding the viability and profitability of their crop, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Calvin Trostle, Ph.D.
Tedra, Trenton, Trip, Tegan and Tommy Zmeskal

Tedra, Trenton, Trip, Tegan and Tommy Zmeskal

Where Are They Now?

The COVID19 pandemic has upended the lives of many. For Dublin graduate Tommy Zmeskal, pandemic layoffs meant that he lost his job as a machinist at FMC. But this misfortune led to an unexpected positive outcome: He finally found the motivation to follow his longtime dream of becoming a coach.

Entrepreneurs of Erath returns

Erath County entrepreneurs have the opportunity to net some extra cash, prizes and expert guidance when Tarleton State University’s College of Business kicks off its biannual business plan competition. Deadline to enter is Feb. 13.
This Santa Fe F7 locomotive had 4 “B” units behind it and plenty of freight cars on a fast run to Fort Worth. This type of locomotive was seen in Dublin on a daily basis in the 1950s and 1960s. The photo was taken around 1968. Ben Pate | Dublin Historical Museum photo

This Santa Fe F7 locomotive had 4 “B” units behind it and plenty of freight cars on a fast run to Fort Worth. This type of locomotive was seen in Dublin on a daily basis in the 1950s and 1960s. The photo was taken around 1968. Ben Pate | Dublin Historical Museum photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Steam engines were the main locomotive power used when railroads were first becoming important in the 1800s. Steam continued to be used through World War II. But after the war, diesels power began to be used more often by the major railroads.

EDC OKs three grants

The Dublin Economic Development board met in regular session on January 25th, 2022. One commercial grant and two home improvement grants were unanimously approved by the Board. The Ben Hogan museum received a Commercial Improvement Grant of $4,121.

Briefs

Lions Club raffling fire pit Dublin Lions Club is raffling off a fire pit-grill to raise money for a Dublin High School band scholarship. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March. The grill can be seen at Bradberry’s Best.
Carolyn Cotton, direct descendant of Elizabeth and David Crockett, standing at Acton Cemetery in front of the statue of Elizabeth Crockett. | submitted photo

Carolyn Cotton, direct descendant of Elizabeth and David Crockett, standing at Acton Cemetery in front of the statue of Elizabeth Crockett. | submitted photo

Children of the Republic of Texas

Judith D’Amico Special to the Citizen The Bosque River Chapter of Children of the Republic of Texas met in Glen Rose on January 29, 2022 for a meeting conducted by vice president Lily Stover.

Early voting starts Feb. 14

Early voting starts Monday, Feb. 14 in the March 1 Republican and Democratic primary elections, offering those in the Republican primary a chance to decide on local elections, state elections and propositions while those voting in the Democratic primary have several state races in which to decide.