Good in bad times

There are certain weeks that make it rough to be in the news industry. A quick glance at our front page probably communicates this was one of those for both Wyndi and I. I have to prepare any time I report on the death of anyone in the community, particularly people I know.

The best of both words

Our family bought a minivan last year. With child number three on the way, we needed more room for car seats and Cheerio dust. While some people hesitate to get on board with the idea of buying a minivan, I was all about it. My wife and I looked into hybrid minivans to save money on gasoline.

Library Log

Hot Spots/Laptops It’s well know that the Dublin Public Library is a great resource for checking out a wide variety of books and movies, but patrons can find many other resources available for free, including some that can help get them online.

What's my name again?

Names hold enormous power. I’ve always been impressed by people who go by names with only one word — Cher, Beyoncé, Prince, Madonna, Bono, Beck, Banksy or Pelé come to mind. These one-word names are called “mononyms.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with some local love

  So this is your friendly newspaper reminder (gentlemen) that Valentine’s Day is celebrated each year on Feb. 14 and that date falls on Tuesday of next week.

Where Are They Now?

Growing up in Dublin surrounded by family and friends in the agriculture business shaped Kyle Jurney’s worldview. “When you grow up that way you learn certain values, and then you leave and you see that other parts of the world aren’t like that,” he said.

Snowy scampering

Starting off this week, we apologize to our print readers for being late with this edition.

Throwing the book at Captain Hook

Before I slash at Captain Hook’s character, I want to say this: if I could grow a twisty mustache like Captain Hook, I would absolutely do it. I wouldn’t give up my hand for a boss pirate mustache, but I might be willing to give up the family dog.

Can RMDs raise Medicare premiums?

Dear Toni, I am over 73 and began taking my RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) from my 401K when I turned 72. Could this have increased my Medicare Part B premium for 2023? This year my Part B and Part D monthly premiums increased to $329.70 for Part B and an extra IRMAA premium of $31.

A look into our crystal ball: What does 2023 hold for Texas dairy?

Happy New Year to Texas dairy farmers, and welcome to Austin to all the state lawmakers who have returned for the 88th Texas Legislature. At this start of a new year, I’d like to reflect on the state of the Texas dairy industry and share my thoughts about what I see ahead in 2023.