Turkey Giveaway returns Nov. 21

The Great Turkey Giveaway returns Nov. 21, providing a complete turkey dinner to 100 Erath County families for free.   Mattressville is joined in sponsoring the annual giving tradition by Baby Clay's Meat Market, BMY and Timber Ridge Church.

Weekly COVID Report - Nov. 13, 2020

Erath County officials reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the report from Thursday night (Nov. 12). Twenty-one of these new positive cases were from within the city limits of Stephenville, two were from Dublin and fiver were from rural parts of Erath County.

FCB announces quarterly results

Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT) reported growth in earnings, loans and assets in the first nine months of 2020. Net income was $176.5 million and net interest income was $244.2 million for the nine months ending Sept. 30, 2020. These increased 24.5% and 22.

Texans urged to keep road workers safe

The side of a highway may be a chaotic environment, but it’s also the daily office space for law enforcement, first responders, utility workers, tow truck drivers and TxDOT workers. That’s why TxDOT is calling on Texas drivers to keep these roadside workers safe. TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.

News

Thursday •Dublin Chamber of Commerce: Noon- DBW meeting room •Lingleville ISD Board Meeting: 7 p.m. - School Library Saturday •Lingleville Senior Class Auction: 7 p.m. - School Gym Monday •Erath County Commissioner’s Court: 9 a.m. - Erath County Courthouse •Dublin ISD School Board: 6 p.m.

Stephenville named Main Street city

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has designated Stephenville as an incoming 2021 official Texas Main Street community. The announcement was made October 28 at the THC’s virtual quarterly commission meeting.

POLICE LOG

November 2 Reporting person came into the station to report a scam she received over email asking for money on the 200 block of Blackjack. November 3 A report was made about an 18 wheeler tailgating the reporting person aggressively on Blackjack.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

October 31 At 1:34 a.m. an unconscious man was found after driving through a fence and hitting a tree on State Hwy 108 North. November 1 At 2:09 a.m. another man was found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle on FM 219 North. November 2 At 6:44 p.m.

The Crew at Thompson’s

The Crew at Thompson’s Custom Meats and Processing were joined Friday night for a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Those in attendance were treated to free samples of savory snacks.