Fireworks.. sometimes, it works too well

I want to start this column by thanking my co-worker/partner, Wyndi, for insisting I take last week to see my family in the Beaumont area.

Local delegates attend pre-caucus

In the recent redrawing of electoral maps in Texas, Erath and Comanche Counties joined Texas Senate District 22. The new SD22 reaches from Eastland County in the west to Hill, McClennan, and part of Ellis County in the east.

Congress just delivered major postal reform legislation

After the massive mail slowdowns and postage hikes of 2021, Congress took action to financially stabilize the U.S. Postal Service by passing a historic, bipartisan postal reform bill.

Chamber Chat

Hello again, neighbors. We have some updates for you about Chamber priorities and upcoming activities. First, we are excited to announce we have new Dublin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors officers and members!

Bistros, Bros and bucket seats

Sometimes it’s great to have close friends.... and sometimes you’re wedged between two large men in a medium size SUV on an imaginary sixth seat.

Code Enforcement says thanks for Dublin Clean-Up help

Dublin Code Enforcement Keith Riley wished to thank all of the people who assisted in the June 4 Clean-Up event. The event drew 35 citizens and city workers to assist as two and a half trash trucks were filled with unneeded items being disposed of by Dublin residents.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: This country is heading into third world status! I hate to be an alarmist, but I’m stealing a page out of the green agenda playbook! The continued reliance on renewables, wind, solar and batteries will put us all in the poor house!

From The Editor ...

Among pictures in this week’s edition is coverage of the local authors showcase held Saturday at the Dublin Public Library. I’m going to take a second to brag on Librarian Adina Dunn for the work she does in securing grants and planning events for our local library.

I smell a skunked term

I smell a skunked term (Grammar Guy) Have you ever crossed paths with a skunk? I once chased an armadillo down a dark country road, but that’s a story for another day. While I’ve never come nose-to-tail with a skunk, I’ve taken notice where one has raised a stink, so to speak.

MUSEUM MATTERS

It was in May of 1919 that Mayor Sheehan started taking an interest in paving the streets of Dublin. He had taken trips to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Cisco. While there, he talked to city commissioners about the benefits and the problems of paving city streets.