Crop Report

Texas rice growers need drier conditions to harvest a main crop before quality begins to fade along with hopes for a second harvest, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert.

Cattle

Dublin Livestock Auction Dublin, TX - 7/30/2021 Head Count: 1,021 Slaughter Cattle Shelly: 30-40 Cutter: 40-58 Hi-Yield: 58-82 Bulls: 91-106 Breeding Stock Bulls: 1700-2500 Bred HFS: 950-1300 Bred Cows: 1050-1450 Pairs: 1150-1750 Calves & Yearlings Steers 300 - 400 lb: 160-215 400 -...

Sheep/ Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 8/2/2021 Hamilton, TX - 8/2/2021 Head Count: 1,049 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 200-300 LB 40-70 lbs: 220-295 LB 70 lbs & up: 175-275 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 110-225 HD Rams: 110-175 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: NT 70 lbs & up: NT Show...

Matthew 13 1-23

The Parable of the Sower 13 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore.

HowdyFest set Aug. 14

Howdy Enterprise is staging another day of exciting golf and activities to benefit local charities as they host the second annual Howdy Fest on Aug. 14 at PAR Country Club. In addition to the golf tournament, activities include a cook off, top golf and live music.

Comanche Chief

Comanche County issued a burn ban that went into effect July 26. The necessity for the burn ban will be reevaluated at the next meeting of the Commissioners court on August 2.

De Leon Free Press

Schedule changes have been made to the 107th Peach & Melon Festival this year. The pageant will be on Wednesday and the Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday morning at 10 am. Winner of Miss DeLeon pageant will be announced on Wednesday night.

Hico News Review

The changes being made to Hwy 220 and Hwy 67 may have travelers confused with the recent construction and changes made to the highways. Travelers to Glen Rose are advised to use caution when driving this route since Northbound Hwy 67 is now a one way accelerated lane.

Hamilton Herald News

New businesses are taking the place of old businesses depicted in photos of demolition sites and other construction around Hamilton. The Dairy Queen is receiving a face lift, while Hamilton Healthcare System purchased the land where Past Tymes resided.

Community gardens available at library

Community gardens are available in Dublin. Free garden space is available at the Dublin Public Library. This is the time to start a fall garden. There are raised bed gardens, gardening tools and nearby water.