Through the ears

Do you ever think you see something but it’s really something else? I’m not talking about mirages, rather, sometimes our eyes just fool us. For instance, I have a beard, and for weeks now it has looked as though I accidentally shaved too closely on this spot under my chin.

Berry’s Picks

October is Texas Pecan Month October is the perfect month for pecans. Local pecan farmers are starting to harvest some of the earlier varieties, the weather is at least slightly cooler and if you are like me you begin thinking about the holidays and especially holiday meals and foods.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, Today over 7,000,000 Americans have been infected with the virus causing covid-19. That number could potentially double by the end of the year.

The Library Log

The Dublin Public Library welcomes patrons. Hours of service are 12 PM-5 PM Tuesday-Friday. Services available are regular checkout, curbside checkout, faxing, printing, and public computers. In this “new normal,” there are many places where access is limited or not possible.

Happy National Newspaper Week

October sometimes seems like the dumping ground where recognition day, weeks and months go. In addition to National Fire Prevention Week and National 4-H week, last week was National Newspaper Week.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, My wife and I watched a very good show on Netflix called “Spotlight”. It shows the depth and accuracy of professional journalism. The same thing was demonstrated with the watergate reporting.

The Library Log

The Dublin Public Library is OPEN. The staff has been hard at work creating an open floor plan with plenty of room to browse the stacks. Many new books are available. New hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Continue to use the combination locker for after hours. Questions? Contact the library.

Grammar Guy: Follow this rule nearly all of the time

We know what an adjective is — it’s a word that modifies a noun. What about a word that modifies an adjective? That’s an adverb, of course (adverbs also modify verbs and other adverbs)! Okay, I’m just making sure you’re with me.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas

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.

The Library Log

As the days become shorter, the evenings provide more time for reading. The Dublin Public Library has an outstanding selection of books, movies, eBooks, audios. Curbside service and a new combination locker for pickup is available.