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Council clarifies break up

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The Dublin City Council met briefly in a special meeting Monday, March 4 to terminate the city’s contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen law firm in collecting delinquent tax collection. “We’re having this meeting because we’re having some difficulty with MVBA letting go of us,” said Dublin City Manager Bobby Mendez.

Project studying area soil

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Did you know when you walk on the ground your feet are treading on a whole world of organisms? It’s not quite like an episode of the Twilight Zone, but it is an astounding fact that there is more life inside the soil than the life we see above ground. The grass, wildflowers, weeds, and even the cacti all have roots in the ground which require what that underground life produces to survive and to thrive.

Cattle

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Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX -3/1/24 Head Count: 724 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 60-75 Cutter: 75-95 Hi-Yield: 95-130 Bulls: 95-135 Breeding Stock Bred HFS: 1000-1500 Bred Cows: 1450-2350 Pairs: 1600-2700 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 300-400 300 - 400 lb: 250-360 400 - 500 lb: 230-320 500 - 600 lb: 220-300 600 - 700 lb: 190-290 700 lb & up: 180-260 Heifers 200 - 300 lb: 250-340 300 - 400 lb: 230-320 400 - 500 lb: 220-300 500 - 600 lb: 200-280 600 - 700 lb: 190-270 700 lb & up: 150-240 Bulls 500 - 600 lb: 180-260 600 - 700 lb: 190-245 700 lb & up: 150-220.

Sheep / Goats

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Hamilton, TX --3/4/24 Head Count: 2,255 Dorper & Dorper X Lambs 20-40 lbs: 200-300 CWT 40-70 lbs: 235-315 CWT 70 lbs & up: 200-290 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 70-270 HD Rams: 120-175 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 220-300 CWT 70 lbs. & up: 200-275 CWT Show Lambs: 150-180 Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter: 40-125 CWT Barbados Lambs: 170-270 CWT Ewes: 35-90 HD Rams: 200-900 HD Kids 20-40 lbs: 200-325 CWT 40-70 lbs: 240-340 CWT 70 lbs & up: 200-290 CWT Show kids: 230-300 CWT Slaughter Nannies Thin: 40-90 HD Med: 100-140 HD Fleshy: 150-210 HD Replacement Nannies Med Quality: 110-140 HD Choice: 150-240 HD Boer, Boer Cross & Spanish Billies Slaughter: 150-225 CWT Breeding: NT Pygmy & Nigerian Dwarfs Kids: 150-220 CWT Nannies: 30-80 HD Billies: 120-180 CWT.

Eggstravaganza coming March 30

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Though the community is awash in green for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter is right around the corner, which means Dublin’s Eggstravaganza committee is in full swing.

Neighbors aid with panhandle fires

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When the largest wildfire in the state’s history blazed through the Texas Panhandle, all hands were on deck, including firefighters from Stephenville FD. The fire started Monday, Feb.

Songwriter showcase gives back to first responders

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This weekend, Erath residents get the chance to support those who keep them safe while enjoying a quality lineup of live music. Erath First Responders Foundation’s Songwriter Showcase is being held at 6 p.m.

FCCLA moves onto state competition

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All members pictured placed in the Top 5 at Regionals and is moving on to state competition. Students will compete at State April 12-14 in Dallas. Sponsor Regina Rasberry told students she was proud of all of their work and dedication.

New officer hired for Dublin PD

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A new face has donned the Dublin Police Department uniform, though he is no stranger to Erath County. Cody Cook is the latest officer hired by DPD and his experience includes working as an Erath County Correctional Officer and as a patrol deputy for the Erath County Sheriff’s Office for the past two years.