Schools review safety audits

On June 30, Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency released a list of required safety steps for all schools before the start of the fall semester. These steps include each Local Education Agency (LEA) conducting a summer targeted partial safety audit and an exterior door safety audit.

Humane Society seeks help

The Erath County Humane Society is seeking a new home and support from the county for a new facility with lots more space.

City Council briefed on upcoming events

The Dublin City Council reviewed plans for upcoming events during its regular meeting Monday night, which also featured the 2020 audit and Board of Adjustments action. Representatives of two groups were on-hand to request street closures for their events.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water slightly stained; 81 degrees; 4.12 feet low. Bass continue to be fair with an early morning and late evening topwater bite then switch to shaky heads, crankbaits and jigs in the stick-ups and between docks.

Fenceline Chatter

Yellow garden spiders good for yards, gardens Garden spiders may look scary, but they are a friend of gardeners and help keep insect populations in check around the house.

NRCS offers resources for organic producers

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is pleased to announce the launch of its Texas organic webpage.

Dubliner joins Angus Association

Klancy Rain Hammons, Dublin, Texas, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Crop Report

The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Lee Tarpley, Ph.D.

Where Are They Now? Sheila Woolsey Taylor

Sheila Woolsey Taylor loves working with children. From bringing up four of her own, to helping with youth programs at her church, to working with special needs students in an elementary life skills program, she’s dedicated her life to raising the next generation.