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Scholarships available in special districts contest

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) is promoting a scholarship contest for high school students designed to encourage young people to engage with local government to enhance their civics education.

Early voting starts Monday

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Managing Editor Early voting starts Monday, Feb.

Dublin stops for snow days

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Local schools and businesses closed Thursday and Friday as Feb. 2 rains gave way to ice as temperatures dropped. Rainfall froze as ice fell and a blanket of snow topped it off Thursday morning.

Artist’s rendition of local leprechaun

Group cries for justice for local leprechaun

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

What has become of Dublin’s local leprechaun, Landon O’Giddy? That question is at the heart of an interactive murder mystery which will be unveiled alongside the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day festivities on the weekend of March 12.

Barrier fi les again for Treasurer

Barrier files again for Treasurer

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Erath County Treasurer Kimberly Dowell Barrier is seeking re-election in the March 1 Republican Primary and reports that she will bring a lot of lessons and successes to the position if re-elected.

Giving group serves up free lunches

News Staff

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Homelessness Help is hosting free lunch on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. This month’s lunches will be served on Saturday, Feb. 12 and Fe. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Family Life Center of Graham Street Church of Christ (next to the helipad) in Stephenville.

Fishing report

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water lightly stained; 45 degrees; 1.80 feet low. Fishing weather is good as we head into a weekend with consistent weather and good winds.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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

News Staff

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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.