Faith: God’s Army on Earth

I’ve often been asked, “If God is a God of love, why did He have the Israeli people kill all the inhabitants occupying the land He promised to them? If He is such a loving God, why is the Old Testament so full of violence?

Faith: How Does the Holy Spirit Show People They Need Christ?

“The Holy Spirit is here to help us believe when Christ is with his father,” says Hannah, 11.When Jesus told his disciples he was going away, I wish we could have seen their faces. Rather than Jesus being physically present with them, he sent the Holy Spirit.

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Trouble Looms with the Pasture MealybugFolks, if you have not yet heard about this grass pest, I suggest you do a little research as it appears to be very serious.

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Tim Hartmann, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service statewide fruit specialist and assistant professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences, December through February is the best time to plant most fruit trees in Texas.

School: Dublin Intermediate News

A February of Growth!As we move toward the close of the fourth six weeks, there is much to celebrate at Dublin Intermediate School. Our students continue to show strong academic growth, and even more progress is ahead as we finish the school year with purpose and excitement.

Where are they now? Wes Budge

Dublin-born Wes Budge always loved sports, but injuries in high school and college prevented him from playing as much as he wanted to. But his love and knowledge of sports and sports medicine drew Budge to stay close to the field.

Faith: Why Do Some People Hate Jesus and Christians?

“People hate Jesus because they want to be their own god,” says Jaiden, 8.The idea of needing a savior goes against everything in us that wants control. Yet, it should be obvious we’re not in control. The daily barrage of bad news from the media verifies this.

Faith: Just Who Is This Guy Anyway?

He first showed up in Genesis chapter 14. There had been a war between the king of Sodom (where Lot had chosen to live) and his alliance, and a stronger four king alliance. The stronger alliance, of course, won, and carried the people and goods of Sodom away.

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Controlling Grassburs and FUNdamentals of Lawn CareErath County Master Gardeners (ECMG) is kicking off its 2026 Adventures in Gardening program with a class on controlling grassburs and tackling other lawn maintenance tasks. Saturday, February 28, Dr.

Berry’s Picks

Time to LimeLate summer and early fall are prime times to apply lime to your pastures and hay meadows, but this year we did not receive a lot of rainfall in the fall and winter. If you have soil with low pH then I would consider getting some lime on those fields soon.