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Fishing report

BROWNWOOD Water stained; 64 degrees; 3.37 low. Largemouth bass are excellent with chatter baits, bladed spinners, crankbaits, and skirted jigs in coves, shorelines, and timber in 2-10’. Crappie are good on minnows in brush piles, near bridge pilings, and in the creeks.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

What vegetables will grow here and where do I plant? This time of the year I always get questions as to what can I plant in my garden that will grow in Erath County? There is an online Texas Vegetable Variety Selector that will help you choose the best types to grow in a locale, according to Dr.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Fertilizing and Mowing your Turfgrass Before this cold spell, most turfgrass was starting to grow and green-up. This time of year, we get a good many calls about fertilizing turfgrass.

Feral swine trap loans available

The United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) awarded more than $1.4 million to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) to fund pilot projects to control feral swine in Texas.

Sheep/Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 4/19/2021 Head Count: 3,331 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 235-300 LB 40-70 lbs: 255-300 LB 70 lbs & up: 225-285 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 125-200 HD Rams: 150-250 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 270-290 LB 70 lbs & up: 235-290 LB Show Lambs:...

Cattle

Comanche Livestock Comanche, TX - 4/17/2021 Head Count: 402 No. 1 Steers 200 - 300 lb: 130-147 300 - 400 lb: 150-160 400 - 500 lb: 162-180 500 - 600 lb: 148-160 600 - 700 lb: 146-158 700 lb & up: 145-155 No.

Community Calendar

Monday •Erath County Commissioners Court: 9 a..m. - Erath County Courthouse ■Dublin EDC Meeting: 6 p.m. -111 S. Patrick ■Dublin Band Concert: 6 p.m. -Dublin Secondary School Tuesday ■Dublin Lions Club: 7 a.m.
At the time the Woldert plant opened, in September 1928, it was the largest peanut shelling plant in the state. Dublin Historical Museum | submitted photo

At the time the Woldert plant opened, in September 1928, it was the largest peanut shelling plant in the state. Dublin Historical Museum | submitted photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

1928 was a busy time in Dublin. The city had just installed natural gas lines in 1925 and we had new brick streets in 1926. The MKT Railroad had just built a new passenger and freight station on Patrick Street that was a real show place for the city of Dublin.
Lead in the 2nd Frontier Camp 1904 S.C.V.

Lead in the 2nd Frontier Camp 1904 S.C.V.

Lead in the 2nd Frontier Camp 1904 S.C.V.

Lead in the 2nd Frontier Camp 1904 S.C.V. (above) assisted the Daughters of the Confederacy, Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679, District VII in honoring the Confederate Veterans buried at Taylors Chapel. The SCV had a gun and cannon salute.

Turning Back the Pages

75 years ago April 19, 1946 Higginbotham Bros. & Co. were advertising their Easter fashion. The ad featured dress priced at $7.95 to $22.95, suits ($19.95 to $42.50) and Easter hats and accessories from $2.95 to $8.95.