Commentary

Faith: God Wants to Use You

Jerry D Ousley
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
I could just see it all in my mind’s eye; a huge colosseum filled to the max with people, all waiting to hear the message God had given me to preach. I was only seventeen years old, and I knew God had called me into service for Him, but I envisioned being the next Billy Graham.

Senior Living: Exercise with aging extremely important

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The importance of routine exercise, stretching and appropriate nutrition as we age cannot be overstated. As I leave my recent role working with an assisted living and memory care community, I take with me one adage that I hope will transform me personally in my own years to come.
Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

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Pecan Weevil
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Pecan weevils are a major pest for both commercial pecan production and backyard pecan producers in Comanche and surrounding counties. Under normal conditions we would expect to see pecan weevils starting to emerge in early August.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Two great programs coming up in September and OctoberLandowner and Homeowner Program to Be Held in Stephenville September 16th.
Courtesy photo This was the first mechanized equipment purchased by Erath County. Bud Salyer and L.W. Fulford are on the left, Bill Whitfield is seated in the cab and W.P. Hallmark is just behind the back wheel of the Case Tractor. John Lee Foster is at the steering wheel of the grader.

Courtesy photo This was the first mechanized equipment purchased by Erath County. Bud Salyer and L.W. Fulford are on the left, Bill Whitfield is seated in the cab and W.P. Hallmark is just behind the back wheel of the Case Tractor. John Lee Foster is at the steering wheel of the grader.

Museum Matters

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Ben Pate Special to the CitizenOn June 21, 1917 State Highway 10 was proposed to go through Dublin as part of the original 25 state highways in the State of Texas.
Yours.OpinionsMine.Ours.

Yours.OpinionsMine.Ours.

The Country Writer: Room and Bored

John Moore
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
There was always one room in every Southern home that was no man’s land – the parlor. Some called it the sitting room, while others called it the drawing room. It contained the nicest furniture, fresh flowers in the window, and it was the most boring room in the house.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
StrippersThis is a topic I have been reluctant to write about as I have not wanted to hurt anyone’s feelings. However, I would not be serving the public well if I did not address this reoccurring issue in the county.

Faith: Perfecting Love

Jerry D Ousley
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Love – something nearly everyone on this planet is passionately looking for. In other languages there are different words for different kinds of love. In English we interpret most of these with the one word – LOVE.
When It’s Time To Go Home

When It’s Time To Go Home

When It’s Time To Go Home

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I grew up in the far southwest corner of Arkansas. Nature drove the speed of life, and the towns breathed at an unhurried pace. Even now when I return there, the clock seems to slow and things just don’t move as fast.