Where Are They Now? Tanner Vaughn

Just a few years out of high school, Dublin graduate Tanner Vaughn found himself working on safety features for the United States’ stores of nuclear weapons. Then last year, he found a different way of pursuing his scientific passions through opening his own brewery.

2020 Dublin Christmas Concert

The Dublin ISD Sound of Dublin, Jr. High and 6th grade bands held special day-time Christmas concerts on Dec. 9 that were split up to allow for social distancing while enjoying seasonal selections from band members and directors in Christmas clothing.

The Library Log

Next week the Dublin Public Library will only be open on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Be sure to stop by from noon to 5 p.m. and pick-up books and movies for the long holiday weekend. For folks who have no special plans, let the library provide some company.

The Defeat of De Feet

As we were waiting for the school board to return from executive session Monday night, several school staff members and I started a casual conversation. This isn’t uncommon. It is rare that the topic turns to personal injuries though.

Fishing report

Water slightly stained; 57 degrees; 2.61 low. Largemouth bass are fair with crankbaits, skirted jigs, and bladed spinners in 3-12’ near creeks, rocky shorelines, and fallen timber. Crappie are good on minnows in brush piles and timber near a creek channel.

Berry’s Picks

Poinsettia and Christmas Tree Care The Holiday Season is upon us and a very popular house plant seen in homes and offices is the Poinsettia. The Poinsettia is a native plant of Mexico which was introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett.

Better Living for Texans

It can sometimes feel as if we are bombarded with information about the latest eating trend or buzzworthy ingredient. But good nutrition is about having a well-rounded diet, and it is easier to do than you may think. In fact, living a nutritious lifestyle can be easy and fun.

Where Are They Now? Will McCormick

Will McCormick has had more jobs over the years than many people have in a lifetime -- and even now, he’s working toward another career that he has long dreamed of. “I’m not afraid of change,” he said. “It’s hard to transition, but once you catch on you realize it’s not so bad.

Turning Back The Pages

100 Years Ago Dec. 10, 1920 According to the Dublin Progress and Telephone, the home of Tom W. Wilson was destroyed by a fire that destroyed everything. Fortunately, no one was in the home since the family had gone to visit a neighbor before the fire began.

In the Neighborhood

Comanche Chief On Monday, Nov. 23, authorities were dispatched to Proctor Lake for a possible drowning at around 1:30 p.m.. A witness reported that a vehicle was attempting to back a boat towards the water when it became dislodged and began drifting off the trailer.