Weekly COVID Report - April 30, 2021

Erath County officials reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday, April 29 that was released the next morning. Two of the new cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville and one was a rural resident of the county..

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD Water lightly stained; 63 degrees; 3.50 low. Largemouth bass are excellent with chatter baits, frogs, bladed spinners, crankbaits, and finesse jigs in coves, shorelines, and timber in 2-10’. Crappie are good on minnows in brush piles, near bridge pilings, and in the creeks.

Fenceline Chatter

Cross Timbers Land Management Symposium The Cross Timbers The Cross Timbers Land Management Symposium consisting of Erath, Hood, Comanche, Eastland, Palo Pinto, Hamilton and Somervell Counties will be hosting an Understanding Native & Improved Rangeland Pastures for all area landowners.

TBC launches new website

The Texas Beef Council (TBC) has launched a newly redesigned and updated website at TexasBeefCheckoff.com that makes it faster and easier for Texas cattle producers to learn more about their state’s beef checkoff program.

Berry’s Picks

Home Pecan Tree Fertilization and Cross Timbers Land Management Symposium Pecan trees are commonly found in the home landscape. In order for the trees to remain healthy and productive you must establish a good fertilization program.

Sheep/Goats

Hamilton Commission Hamilton, TX - 4/26/2021 Head Count: 2,356 Dorper Lambs 20-40 lbs: 230-300 LB 40-70 lbs: 250-310 LB 70 lbs & up: 230-280 LB Dorper Ewes & Lambs Ewes: 85-210 HD Rams: 130-200 LB Wool Lambs 20-40 lbs: NT 40-70 lbs: 250-285 LB 70 lbs & up: NT Show Lambs: 155-175...

DABC hosting awards ceremony

Dublin Athletic Booster Club will hold the annual awards ceremony at 6 p.m. at Dublin Secondary School. There will not be a banquet as part of this year’s ceremony. —Citizen staff report

Dublin Masonic Lodge honoring longtime members

The Dublin Masonic Lodge will be awarding service pins to members Jimmy Harrell and Bobby Hooks on Saturday, May 1 recognizing their 50 years of service. A meal will be served at noon followed by the presentation. —submitted

CTFS hosting charity scramble

The Cross Timbers Classic, benefitting Cross Timbers Family Services has been set for June 26 with a registration deadline of June 16. For mre info on the 4-person golf scramble, visit crosstimbershelps.org. —Citizen staff repor

Jarhead offers old world service, new tech

Under the ownership of brothers Ray and Jesse Rollins, Jarhead Fabrications at 524 S. Patrick is a traditional service business, taking care of whatever repairs their customer needs, from motorcycles to farm equipment.