Fenceline Chatter

Don’t let fire ants ruin your summer Recent rains have made it easier to locate fire ants and spring is a good time to control fire ants when they search for food and build mounds. Broadcast baits are the core of AgriLife Extension’s recommended treatment.

The Dublin FFA

The Dublin FFA Entomology team ended the season by placing 8th at the National Contest at Tarleton State University Thursday! Team members are: Mariana Ortiz (who placed 14th high individual), Sehrsha Glover (who placed 31st high individual) and Maggie Rollins (who placed 16th high individual).

Berry’s Picks

Fire Ant Control With the recent excellent rainfall we have received in the county, fire ant mounds have started popping up everywhere. This moisture and the start of warmer temperatures will increase fire ant activity in yards. Here is the best method to control fire ants around your home.

Crop Report

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Poultry prices, especially prices for chicken breasts, have skyrocketed due to surging demand, tighter supplies and a transitioning supply chain, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Packaged chicken breasts at grocery store.

2021 Dublin FFA Awards

Greenhand Recipients Skyler Morones, Paige Wilson, Eddie Hernandez, Buddy Gauna, Carlos Sandoval, Jovan Balderas Greenhand Recipients Eli Gonzales, Rossie Para, Chrissy Lehman, Lizbeth Solis, Eli Gonzales, Rossie Para, Chrissy Lehman, Lizbeth Solis, Hannah Binkley, Madison Knoop, Carla...

2021 DHS Academic Awards

Community Service Graduates Bricen Ballenger, Bryten Ballenger, Cassandra Banda, Jazmin Borjon, Hollyn Carr, Lizbeth Felipe, Maeleigh Geijsel, Petey Gomez, Nikolas Jordan, Mackenzie Mathis, Cole Moore, Jasmine Munoz, Anayeli Ramirez, Jacob Shubert, Tayler Smith, Zaira Velasquez, Jimena Vazquez

Million Word Milestones

Dublin Intermediate announced more students who reached million word milestones by reading a million words or more in accelerated reader books.

Lions Club to host Irish Stampede

Dublin Lions Club will once again have their annual Irish Stampede the second weekend in June in honor of local diary farmers since June is diary month. The run - a 10-5-2K race, wil be on a certified course with the 10 and 5K races to start at 7:30 a.m.

Dublin Market Days return May 15

Saturday will be a nice day to be out and about in Dublin. Make a stop at the Dublin Market, Wright Park, part of a lovely Saturday. We expect a good number of vendors, with unique and enticing goods. Come early for the best selection. Hey!

Community Calendar

Friday ■Dublin Blooming Business Banquet 6 p.m. - Dublin City Park Saturday ■Dublin Clean: 8 a.m. - Noon: (Volunteers meet at City Park at 7 a.m.) •Dublin Market Days: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Wright Historic Park Monday ■Dublin ISD School Board: 7 p.m. -420 N.