Blackjack speed could change

The Dublin City Council discussed lowering the speed limit on West Blackjack within the city limits during a regular meeting which included several EMS and police considerations Monday night.

Lingleville’s Jacob & Laura Henson

Lingleville’s Jacob & Laura Henson were named as top finalists for Texas Farm Bureau’s three finalists for the state Excellence in Agriculture award. The winner will be announced at the TFB Annual Meeting Dec. 3-5 in Corpus Christi. | submitted photo

Erath approves liquor sales, amendments

Erath County voters approved the sale of liquor county-wide and eight state amendments in the Nov. 2 elections. The special local election allowing the sale of alcohol and unifying the rules for sale throughout Erath County was approved by a total of 2,655 voters with 935 against.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 75 degrees; 0.67 feet low. The water is beginning to cool down, and we should see fall fishing patterns coming soon.

Crop Report

Texas honey production dipped slightly, along with bee colony numbers, during 2021, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Dairy Center celebrates 10 years

In 2011 Tarleton State University’s Southwest Regional Dairy Center welcomed elected officials, Tarleton administrators, higher-ups in The Texas A&M University System and dairy industry dignitaries to its gala grand opening.

Where Are They Now?

Aldo Herrera has only been out of high school for a few years, but already he’s found a career he loves — working in the wind industry as a tower climber. The job is hard work and means Herrera spends a lot of time away from home, but he enjoys the experience of learning something new every day.

COVID Update

Erath County officials reported that the county had 16 active cases of COVID-19 in its Monday night report. This was down from 22 active cases reported by county officials on the Monday before. See the accompanying graphic for a list of active cases by location, age group and gender.