Dublin High School was recently the recipient of a $500 grant from Carter Blood Care. Schools who hosted at least three blood drives per year are eligible for the grant and the money can be used for scholarships or other needs the district may have. Presenting the check was Debbie Grover, center, from Carter Bloodcare. FCCLA sponsor Regina Rasberry, Principal Norma Briseno, Assistant Principal Cedric Ivie along with several students accepted the check on behalf of the school.

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The Tarleton State University Police Department is offering a self-defense course designed specifically for women. The instructors, Sgt. Amanda Miller and Officer Doug Johnson, will emphasize education and awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance.

The Comanche County Healthcare Foundation reported that tickets are now on sale for the annual dinner and auction fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 16 while bidding for the online auction will start Sunday, Sept. 3.

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Food plot benefits to wildlife Dykes, assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, said warm- and coolseason food plots provide benefits beyond attracting white-tailed deer during hunting season. They also support other mammal and bird species during times when forage isn’t abundant and create opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 8/25/23 Head Count: 1341 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 50-70 Cutter: 70-90 Hi-Yield: 90-115 Bulls: 95-125 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 1000-1500 Bred Cows: 1450-1825 Pairs: 1500-2250 Weaned and vaccinated calves/yearlings Steers #469@290 #815@201 Fresh Calves & Yearlings Steers 200 - 300 lb: 250-310 300 - 400 lb: 240-310 400 - 500 lb: 190-260 500 - 600 lb: 170-250 600 - 700 lb: 160-230 700 lb & up: 150-210 Heifers 200 - 300 lb: 200-300 300 - 400 lb: 200-280 400 - 500 lb: 200-240 500 - 600 lb: 170-220 600 - 700 lb: 150-210 700 lb & up: 125-190 Bulls 500 - 600 lb: 150-220 600 - 700 lb: 140-200 700 lb & up: 125-190.

Hamilton, TX --8/28/23 Head Count: 1,757 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 150-225 CWT 40-70 lbs: 150-250 CWT 70 lbs & up: 165-220 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 70-175 HD Rams: 110-160 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 170-220 CWT 70 lbs. & up: 180-210 CWT Show Lambs:160-180 CWT Wool Ewes Stocker: NT Slaughter: NT Barbadoes Lambs: 140-200 CWT Ewes: 40-75 HD Rams: 200-525 HD Kids 20-40 lbs: 125-250 CWT 40-70 lbs: 150-280 CWT 70 lbs & up: 175-280 CWT Show kids: NT Slaughter Nannies Thin: 60-90 HD Med: 100-140 HD Fleshy: 150-200 HD Replacement Nannies Med Quality: 115-150 HD Choice: 150-200 HD Boer, Boer Cross & Spanish Billies Slaughter: 160-200 CWT Breeding: 200-210 NT Pygmy & Nigerian Dwarfs Kids: 140-180 CWT Nannies: 50-80 HD Billies: 140-150 CWT.

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Schedule At A Glance Thursday, August 31 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months: 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m.