Commentary

True Grit

True Grit

True Grit

John Moore
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John Belushi-type look after they spot them on their breakfast plate.I have kinfolk who live somewhere up close to Canada.

This is what community journalism is

Paul Gaudette And Wyndi Veigel-gaudette
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Suffice to say the July 4th holiday weekend in Central Texas and the Hill Country didn’t turn out how anyone expected. A lot of Texans, (us included) are still in shock.
The meetings that established the first “pike” between Dublin and Stephenville took place at the Greens Creek Baptist Church in 1913. Ben Pate | Courtesy photo

The meetings that established the first “pike” between Dublin and Stephenville took place at the Greens Creek Baptist Church in 1913. Ben Pate | Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Certainly, people knew that a real road between Dublin and Stephenville needed to be built, capable of carrying heavy traffic. It was important for travelers and local farmers so they could come to Dublin for supplies and bring crops to market.
Dionicio Gutierrez, Jr., a 2000 Dublin High School graduate, has served as a U.S. Marine and is a soil conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation District. He enjoys spending time with his wife Pilar and their children Isaac and Izabella. Courtesy photo

Dionicio Gutierrez, Jr., a 2000 Dublin High School graduate, has served as a U.S. Marine and is a soil conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation District. He enjoys spending time with his wife Pilar and their children Isaac and Izabella. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Dionicio Gutierrez, Jr.

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
When Dionicio Gutierrez, Jr. was growing up, he saw his dad go to work every day at a local dairy. Gutierrez liked the animals, and was fascinated by the farming system. “I like the dynamics of finding out how things work,” he said.
Where Am I Going?

Where Am I Going?

Faith: Where Am I Going?

Jerry D. Ousley
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Bill loved hiking. New trails, rough terrain, the harder, the better. If it involved some climbing, he was good with that. If it was through a swamp, he had the hip boots and equipment for that too. He was simply passionate about being in the outdoors and experiencing nature to the fullest.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Comanche Extension Agent Michael BerryTime to Treat for GrubsThis is a topic that comes up every year, but this year I have seen more mole and grub damage than I can remember in previous years.
Message in a Bible

Message in a Bible

Message in a Bible

Paul Gaudette Dette
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
It’s amazing the way our words and legacy can get carried.Last week, Troy Moore of the Stephenville Cattle Company came into the office with a Bible. No, he didn’t tell me I needed to read it and change my wicked ways.
Bummer

Bummer

Bummer

John Moore
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
“Bummer” was common slang when I was a teen—a simple, short word that referred to something we didn’t like.A girl turning down your request to go to a movie was a bummer. So was her accepting—andthenwanting more at the snack bar than you had money to buy.
Selinda Wingfield, a 2000 Dublin High School graduate, enjoys spending time with her husband Jason Wingfield and their children, Jaquez, 27, Jayda, 22, Isiah, 20, and Emily, 10. Professionally, she works in the finance department at Whataburger. Courtesy photo

Selinda Wingfield, a 2000 Dublin High School graduate, enjoys spending time with her husband Jason Wingfield and their children, Jaquez, 27, Jayda, 22, Isiah, 20, and Emily, 10. Professionally, she works in the finance department at Whataburger. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Selinda Rodriguez Wingfield

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Selinda Rodriguez Wingfield remembers eating Whataburger with her family as a child — but she never imagined she’d grow up to work in the Whataburger corporate office in San Antonio. She loves her work in the company’s finance department, and is enjoying life in the city with her family.

The Way Out of This Mess

Jerry D. Ousley
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
With a heavy heart I write today. Our nation lies in turmoil. I don’t think we have seen this level of division in our country since the Civil War. But then, I believe that the evidence shows that those who are pushing for and, yes, even demanding that we turn to socialism have designed it this way.