Commentary

Letter to the editor

News Staff

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Dear Editor: It was a great day, here in Erath County, as we fight the tax abatement and credits the solar company is seeking. The Commissioners Court untabled a motion from August this year and voted unanimously against the abatement request.

Don’t read too much into it

Curtis Honeycutt Grammar Guy

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

I wouldn’t say I have a book problem. It’s more like I have a time problem. You see, the pile of books on my bedside table keeps growing. The stack features stories and accounts I’m looking forward to reading, but I just can’t find the time. But this isn’t the entire story.

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

One would think that after 57 years the memories would have faded. But the moments and the thrills still live in the guys that played under friday night lights in 1964. Sometimes in life all the right things come together so something extraordinary happens.

Ready for cardigan season

Curtis Honeycutt Grammar Guy

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

If Mr. Rogers has taught us anything, it’s that men can wear cardigans. I know, I know — Mr. Rogers has given us much more than mere sartorial advice. However, when fall weather rolls around, I can’t help but think of how well Rogers wore his after-work zip-up sweaters.

The crosswalk collection

Paul Gaudette Editor

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Dublin is well-known for its four museums. (They were even recently featured by a Wichita Fall station in a report that can be found at newschannel6now.com!) But have you been downtown to see what I have dubbed the Karen Wright collection?

Riding on the Dublin Fire Department chemical wagon is Fire Department Chief W.P. Hallmark on the running board. Seated are City Marshal White and possibly Dr. Goodner, Mayor of Dublin. This photo was taken in front of City Hall on Blackjack St. Later in the year the Knights of Pythias building was built to the left in the photo. | submitted photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The new chemical fire wagon was a rather expensive purchase for a city the size of Dublin. It had been purchased for the Dublin Fire Department in 1909. The horse drawn wagon helped firemen get to the fire more quickly rather than walking or riding their own horses.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Judith D’amico

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

October 2 is Gonzales Day, which marks the Battle of Gonzales and the beginning of the Texas Revolution. It is one of twelve Texas Honor Days designated by The Daughters of the Republic of Texas to commemorate important events and people in Texas history.

Unlikely to wince at minced oaths

Curtis Honeycutt Grammar Guy

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

I grew up in the buckle of the Bible Belt. Although Norman, Oklahoma is home to a large state school (Boomer Sooner!), the area is steeped in religious tradition. As a child, I wasn’t allowed to cuss, curse, swear or otherwise utter profanity.

September Money tips for students

Tim Ballard

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

What students need to know about interest rates when borrowing If students are considering borrowing money, they should do their homework on interest rates.

What’s really on the menu?

Curtis Honeycutt Grammar Guy

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Restaurant menus have gone through a rapid evolution over the past few years. Gone are the doorstop-thick novels at places like The Cheesecake Factory; they’ve been replaced with QR codes so we can scroll through appetizers and entrees on our smartphones.