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Crop Report

Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point of the year, $5.01 per pound, up from $4.
Kent Perkins holds a presentation given at the Aug. 25 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting in honor of his late wife, Ruth Buzzi, known for her comedy and appearances in film and television. The honor was presented by County Judge Brandon Huckabee. | Submitted photo

Kent Perkins holds a presentation given at the Aug. 25 Erath County Commissioners Court meeting in honor of his late wife, Ruth Buzzi, known for her comedy and appearances in film and television. The honor was presented by County Judge Brandon Huckabee. | Submitted photo

Commissions honor Buzzi, approve MOWEC grant

A packed commissioners court agenda Monday, Aug. 25 led to a lengthy meeting and slew of approvals.The meeting kicked off with a presentation in honor of Ruth Buzzi, an American actress and comedian from Erath County.She appeared on stage, on screen in films, and on television.

Tarleton University announces record enrollment of 21k students

Continuing a stretch of historic momentum, Tarleton State University has announced that preliminary fall 2025 numbers indicate record enrollment for the sixth consecutive year, with approximately 21,000 students attending.

Area Briefs

Tiny Treasures Art in Miniatures reception now openCross Timbers Fine Arts Council has opened its new exhibit 'Tiny Treasures Art in Miniatures' Aug. 12 through Aug. 29 at its Gallery on the Square in downtown Stephenville.The artist reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.

John Tarleton Society to reestablish at TSU

Paying tribute to its visionary founder, Tarleton State University has announced the reestablishment of the John Tarleton Society to provide personalized, sustained gratitude to the institution’s most generous donors.

Community Calendar

Saturday, Aug. 23■ Seated Serenity Chair Yoga for senior citizens: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dublin Public Library (206 W. Blackjack) FREE■ Unwind & Align: Yoga for teens and adults 11 a.m. to noon Dublin Public Library FREE■ Saturday Book Club: 1 p.m.
Amanda Diaz Science 5th grade

Amanda Diaz Science 5th grade

Meet the new teachers

Editor’s note: The Dublin Citizen is pleased to present teacher profiles on our new DISD teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Profiles will be published over the next several weeks.
Helping Hands

Helping Hands

Helping Hands

While putting a new roof on the Little Church on Grafton, Jeff Humphrey of Superior Roof Systems created a new cross. One of his helpers put it on top of the steeple. ‘How nice is that? We thank him very much,’ organizers of the Little Church on Grafton said.