Commentary

At least we don’t need a bigger boat

Paul Gaudette Dette

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Although Wyndi and I worked a bit on our Labor Day, we started it off by heading to the cinema and taking in a movie.“We’re going to see Jaws for the 50th anniversary,” I told my dad.“Haven’t you seen that about 30 times by now?,” he asked.I laughed but that may not be far off from the truth.

Styling

John Moore

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Outliving your hairstyle seems to happen to a lot of folks.Ducktailcuts,shellacked pompadours, bouffant hairdos that could hide an aircraft carrier, and especially mullets should be shelved and forbidden.

Dublin Downs, sometimes known as The Race Track, was created in the late 1800s for horse racing. Some say parts of the original track are still visible. More recently, the land was used for caliche storage for paving roads. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

People often talk about “The Race Tracks” section of Dublin, about a mile south of downtown at the corner of Smith and Douglas Streets. Sometimes known as “Dublin Downs,” it was a track made for horse racing in the late 1800s.

Ag: Crop Report

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Thanks to timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures, hunters have reason to be optimistic as they take to the field this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Comanche Extension Agent Michael BerryPeanut Field Day and Cattle GatheringIf you like seeing a good peanut crop, do not forget we will be holding the peanut field day again this year.It has been a good year for crops in the county so far this year.

Making a Dash for It

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

When long hair was hot, the measure of male teenage coolness in the 1970s, was the sound system in your ride.Your car could burn oil like a cheap lawnmower, but if you had an 8-track under your dash, an equalizer next to it, and 6x9 speakers booming in the rear deck, you had arrived.

Erath County Grand jury indicts 19 in slew of charges

From Staff Reports

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Erath County Grand Jury indicted 19 individuals Aug. 21 on felony charges.They are: Kendon Dawayne Baker, 37, possession of a substance in penalty group 1, less than 1 gram (State Jail felony); Hollis Matthew Scott Cole Jr.

LettertotheEditor

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Letter to the Editor, I am writing to express deep concern about the proposed $33+ billion ERCOT transmission buildout. While framed as a “reliability” project, the costs will ultimately fall on ratepayers.

After a tough start as a teenage mom, Leticia Sotelo is now the owner of Celestial Beauty in Stephenville as an award winning esthetician, enjoys time with her husband, kids and grandkids. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Leticia Sotelo

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Leticia Sotelo has not had an easy path in life. From being a single mom of two at just 17 years old, to now being a multi-award winning esthetician, she has never stopped working for a better life.

Faith: If Jesus Came With You to School, What Would you Do? (Part 2 of 2)

Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

“If Jesus came with me to school, I would respect him and everyone else, too. I would not hit, would not call people names, and I would not or push,” says Michael, age 6.We have a tendency to act one way around some people and put our best foot forward around others.