Berry’s Picks

Mesquite Cut Worm If you have not noticed, a large majority of our mesquite trees have been defoliated. We have had a good many calls asking what has happened to the mesquites.

Crop Report

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service compiled the following report for the CENTRAL District: Rain and wind occurred most days with continued saturated conditions and considerable flooding. All counties reported surplus soil moisture levels. Rain was in the forecast.

Wet conditions delay hay producers

Rains and the threat of rain have kept forage producers in hayproducing regions of the state out of fields and behind schedule for the season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Delays represent numerous problems and potential problems for hay producers.

Sheep/Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 6/14/21 Head Count: 2,215 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 185-240 LB 40-70 lbs: 210-280 LB 70 lbs & up: 170-260 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 75-200 HD Rams: 125-155 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: 140-225 LB 40-70 lbs: 215-260 LB 70 lbs & up: 170-255 LB Show Lambs:...

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 6/11/2021 Head Count: 1435 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 35-45 Cutter: 44-57 Hi-Yield: 57-81 Bulls: 85-105 Breeding Stock Bulls: 1700-2200 Bred HFS: 900-1300 Bred Cows: 1000-1400 Pairs: 1100-1650 Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: NT 300 - 400...

Where Are They Now? Katelynn James

When Katelynn James became pregnant at 15, she had no idea what she was going to do. Five years later, on her way to being a funeral director at Harrell Funeral Home in Dublin, James has turned her situation around.

Dublin Public Library unveils Tails & Tales

The Dublin Public Library officially kicked off its Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program when it started handing out reading logs on May 14. Readers can pick up a log at the library and record the books they are reading. Logs can be turned in between July 1 and July 31 by 2 p.m.

ASU honors local grads

Three Dublin High School graduates were recognized as Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2021 spring semester.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Lingleville ISD School Board Meeting: 8 p.m., School Library Friday •Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum Drive-Thru Luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - 118 W. Blackjack Saturday •Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Artists Reception: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Dublin Market Days

Guests to Wright Historic Park Saturday survey homemade baked goods and preserves during the monthly Dublin Market Days. The farmers market is usually held on the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but was held this past Saturday to coincide with the other weekend events.