Commentary

Hannah (Hutchins) Whitehead, a 2012 Dublin High School graduate, works in Fort Worth as a commercial real estate broker. Enjoying life with her husband Grant, she also loves to return back to her roots in Dublin to spend time with family. | Submitted photo

Hannah (Hutchins) Whitehead, a 2012 Dublin High School graduate, works in Fort Worth as a commercial real estate broker. Enjoying life with her husband Grant, she also loves to return back to her roots in Dublin to spend time with family. | Submitted photo

Where are they now? Hannah Whitehead

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Dublin graduate Hannah (Hutchins) Whitehead works in Fort Worth as a commercial real estate broker. She loves living in the city and working in the corporate world. Over the years, her appreciation for her hometown has only grown, and she’s grateful to have grown up in Dublin.

Faith: Offerings

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The offering … when we hear or read that word more often than not, we think of a plate being passed around in a public service on a Sunday morning. I saw a movie once where a poor family was in a morning service.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
2025 County Pecan Show ResultsComanche County is one of the top producers of pecans not only in Texas, but the world; we are currently ranked as the #2 county in Texas for pecan production. Pecans are a major economic crop for our county.

Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Letters to the EditorI sent this message to Governor Abbott recently concerning the 765 kV power lines coming through Erath County and 43 other counties across the state, moving power from Central Texas to West Texas.
A cutting Christmas

A cutting Christmas

From the Editor: A cutting Christmas miracle

Paul Gaudette Dette
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
It might be the happiest I’ve ever been to see a knife on my front porch.Before I sound too psychotic, let me explain.When Wyndi and I first started dating, we noticed that she had the matching couch to the love seat I had purchased. She had joked it was proof we were meant to be together.
MUSEUM MATTERS

MUSEUM MATTERS

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The term “Zephyr” describes a soft gentle wind. It was first used by surveyors working on the banks of Blanket Creek when they were trapped as a Blue Norther arrived. Settlers later came to those same creek banks and a community began to grow.
Mayra (Riojas) Guerrero and her husband Oscar pose with children, Anthony, Juan “Chelo,” Angelica, Selena, Catalina, and Felipe. | Submitted photo

Mayra (Riojas) Guerrero and her husband Oscar pose with children, Anthony, Juan “Chelo,” Angelica, Selena, Catalina, and Felipe. | Submitted photo

Where are they now? Mayra Guerrero

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Mayra (Riojas) Guerrero puts family first in her life. She balances being a mother of six with managing a venue on her property and helping her husband run a successful construction business.

Faith: Joseph

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Do you remember when you were young? Or, perhaps you are in your youth now. Most likely you had great plans for your life; what you were going to do, what you intended to accomplish and how much money you were going to make.

Faith: How Do You Entertain an Angel?

Carey Kinsolving
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
”Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6.I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve.