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Happy Halloween!

Halloween fun set this weekend

Paul Gaudette Managing Editor

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is getting the community into the Halloween and fall spirit with several activities staged for the weekend of Oct. 31 including safe trick or treat, a drive-in circus at the Dublin City Park and a youth rodeo on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

The Love Basket organizers Ray and Barbara Sissom pose with local dairy owner Linda Beukeboom by a refrigerated case and whole milk donated so that patrons of the food pantry can get the nutrition that the beverage provides. | submitted photo

Dairy. It does a Dublin good.

News Staff

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Local dairies have are working to make sure those in need get proper nutrition after donations of refrigerated cases an milk were made to two local food banks including Dublin’s The Love Basket, To help get more milk and dairy foods to those who need it, local dairy farmers helped provide...

CTFS hosts open house, BBQ fundraiser

News Staff

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Community members gathered Thursday at the Stephenville Cross Timbers Family Services office for an open house. Guests purchased auction items and BBQ cooked by Fat Mary’s Catering with proceeds benefitting CTFS’ efforts of providing hope, help and healing for victims of violent crime.

Early voting underway for federal, local, liquor elections

Paul Gaudette Managing Editor

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Early voting in the Nov. 3 general election is now underway, bringing several local, state and federal races for Dublin and Lingleville voters to decide upon. As of Tuesday morning, a total of 9,664 Erath voters have cast their ballots in person with 8,294 in Stephenville and 1,370 in Dublin.

Butterfly by Grady Newton, one of many works on display at the CTFAC River North Gallery in Stephenville

CTFAC hosts reception for eclectic artist

News Staff

Friday, October 23, 2020

The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council (CTFAC) invites the public to come experience the “vivid and vibrant” eclectic artwork of Hill Country artist Grady Newton on display through October 31st at the River North Gallery, located at 204 River North Blvd in Stephenville.

COVID Report from Oct. 22, 2020

Daily COVID report - Oct. 23, 2020

News Staff

Friday, October 23, 2020

Erath County officials reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday night (Oct. 22). Nine of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville and four were rural residents of the county.

Cattle

News Staff

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Head Count: 501 No. 1 Steers 200 - 300 lb: 140-151 300 - 400 lb: 150-162 400 - 500 lb: 130-142 500 - 600 lb: 119-128 600 - 700 lb: 118-122 700 lb & up: 100-107 No.

Sheep/ Goats

News Staff

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Head Count: 1,201 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 180-250 LB 40-70 lbs: 180-245 LB 70 lbs & up: 160-220 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 100-180 HD Rams: 100-160 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 l 140-210 LB 70 lbs & up: 130-155 LB Show Lambs: 130-147 LB Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter: 70-105...

Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The following report was prepared for the Central Texas region: Conditions were good. Dry conditions prevailed with unseasonably hot temperatures, resulting in some topsoil moisture deficits again. Pastures were still green with warm-season grasses and some winter grasses were beginning to emerge.

County Livestock Show Preparation Clinic series begins Nov. 7 in Erath County

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Erath County will be hosting a series of Horse Show Preparation Clinics in November, December and January. “Interest in Ranch Horses is the fastest growing movement in the U.S.