Jocelyn Zuniga Perez

In the 12 years since Jocelyn Zuniga Perez graduated from Dublin High School, she’s gone to cosmetology school, worked as a hairstylist, served as a correctional officer at the Erath County Jail, and built herself a career as a public servant in the office of the Justice of the Peace.

Sales tax shows slight growth

Dublin sales tax collections were up slightly this month, at 4.51% in July, compared to July 2021, according to the state sales tax report released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar this month. The majority of August sales tax revenue is based on sales made in July and submitted in August.

Backwoods to bring in family fun, fresh food

A whole new family-friendly restaurant with an arcade will soon be opening on the outskirts of Dublin on Hwy. 377. The eatery is expected to open in mid- to late-September.

Hamilton Commission

Hamilton, TX - 9/12/22 Head Count: 1,800 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 225-325 CWT 40-70 lbs: 200-350 CWT 70 lbs & up: 165-265 CWT Dorper Ewes & Rams Ewes: 65-200 HD Rams: 100-150 CWT Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs.: NT 40-70 lbs: 185-285 CWT 70 lbs.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD SLOW. Water slightly stained; 79-85 degrees; 6.71 feet low. Bass excellent to 4.50 pounds on jigs, shaky heads, topwater lures, and crankbaits on docks with brush in 2-10 feet of water. Crappie to one pound are excellent on minnows 12-15 feet of water over brush piles and under docks.

Armyworms and Grasshoppers

After a miserable dry hot summer, we have finally received some good rainfall and in most areas the fields are slowly recovering. Many folks took advantage of the moisture and have already planted some small grains.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 9/9/22 Head Count: 979 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 35-50 Cutter: 50-75 Hi-Yield: 75-94 Bulls: 85-110 Breeding Stock Bulls: NT Bred HFS: 700-1100 Bred Cows: 900-1525 Pairs: 1000-1675 Weaned & Vaccinated Calves & Yearlings Steers #700 161 #800 150 Fresh...

Central Texas Crop Report

Rainfall across Texas and cooler temperatures provided agricultural producers some relief from drought and extreme heat over recent weeks, but most areas remain in a moisture deficit, according to the Texas state climatologist and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists.