Achievers to meet

The Achievers of Stephenville (and surrounding area), a club within the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) would like to invite you become a member. Our mission is to strengthen and enrich families through educational programs, leadership development, and community service.

Masonic Lodge hosting blood drive Saturday

The Stephenville Masonic Lodge is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lodge 267 (244 S. Columbia, Stephenville). The drive is being conducted through Carter BloodCareand benefitting Scottish Rite for Children.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years March 25, 1921 The Majestic Theatre posted their program for the week of March 25 through 31st. Friday played “The Butterfly Man” starring Lew Cody. Saturday was “A Western Adventure” with William Fairbanks. Monday was “Partners of Fate with Loiuse Lovely.

In the Neighborhood

Hamilton Herald News Hamilton ISD decided to continue with the use of masks indoors until April 30. Superintendent Clay Tarpley said that the majority of the staff said they would like to receive their first vaccination before masks come off in the classroom.

Campos picked for Leadership Class

Erath County Judge Alfonso Campos was among 16 elected officials from 15 Texas counties picked for a new Commissioners Court Leadership Academy – Class IX organized by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s V.G. Young Institute of County Government. The opening seminar will take place this month in Austin.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

March 20 At 9:48 a.m. a raccoon was shot dead with probably rabies after acting strangely on CR 198. At 4:43 p.m. a fire burned twenty-five acres of land before being put out on FM 1188 West. At 5:35 p.m. another raccoon was acting strangely on Hwy 281 North. March 21 At 5:11 p.m.

POLICE LOG

March 22 An officer made contact with a male individual at Bigs who was filled his water bottle from the outside faucet on the 500 block of Blackjack. An officer assisted the Erath County Sheriff’s office with a vehicle off the roadway.

More Ragin’ Cajun Fun

Photos by Paul Gaudette

Dairy MAX provides pantry options

Tarleton State University’s Purple Pantry welcomed Dairy MAX representatives and local dairy farmers Friday at a ribbon cutting for a new Dairy MAX cooling unit.