Commentary

Museum Matters

Museum Matters

Museum Matters

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
In the early years, tractors were a luxury that most farmers couldn’t afford. Many had horses and didn’t really see a need for having one of those new fangled machines anyway.The earliest tractors were steam powered. They were big and heavy.
Dubliner Roy Lee Mayfield treasures paintings he owns by local painter Ruth and Joe Buckler including one of of Dublin’s “Goober Express.”

Dubliner Roy Lee Mayfield treasures paintings he owns by local painter Ruth and Joe Buckler including one of of Dublin’s “Goober Express.”

Where Are They Now? Roy Lee Mayfield

Eva Frederick
Monday, December 30, 2024
Over the course of Dublin graduate Roy Lee Mayfield’s 30-plus year career working for TXU Energy, he moved multiple times and started over in different towns across the state before moving back home and settling in Comanche.

Refuge

Jerry D. Ousley
Monday, December 30, 2024
Ben stopped, hiding in the brush, panting like a dog out of breath. It had all been a terrible mistake. He had been with his friend, Jeremiah, helping him herd up the sheep. They had been friends since they were small children playing in the fields.

The Sound of Silence

Lareina Morgan
Monday, December 30, 2024
Thought: In my new location I had the experience of living in a world with no distractions. My TV and computer had not been hooked up yet and I didn’t have a radio to listen too. I discovered what complete silence sounds like for over two weeks.
Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck was welcomed by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Dec. 18 as a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Traveling Tom’s is available for personal or corporate rentals for events and offers affordable pricing. For more information about the coffee shop on wheels, call 214-702-6170 or email alexander@travelintomscoffee.com. Joe and Amy Alexander also operate Kona Ice of Central DFW/Dinosaur Valley during the warm months. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck was welcomed by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Dec. 18 as a ribbon cutting ceremony was held. Traveling Tom’s is available for personal or corporate rentals for events and offers affordable pricing. For more information about the coffee shop on wheels, call 214-702-6170 or email alexander@travelintomscoffee.com. Joe and Amy Alexander also operate Kona Ice of Central DFW/Dinosaur Valley during the warm months. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Yours.

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024

Library Log

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Upcoming events at the library include Crimes and Clues Book Club at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 to discuss Starter Villain.A sensory safe hour from 9-10 a.m. will be held Friday, Jan. 3. This time is reserved for those with sensory needs.

Mine. Ours.

Fromtheeditor...
Monday, December 30, 2024
As anyone who has taken a quick look at me can tell you, I love good food.I also love sharing it with others, whether it is taking someone to a favorite restaurant, picking a good pairing of fruit and cheese or cooking for friends and family.
Dream On

Dream On

Dream On

John Moore
Monday, December 30, 2024
I’m fairly certain my dreams have a drug dealer.What is it with dreams?
Jim Leatherwood, a 1971 graduate of Dublin High School, is the founder of the First National Bank of Dublin. Courtesy photo

Jim Leatherwood, a 1971 graduate of Dublin High School, is the founder of the First National Bank of Dublin. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Jim Leatherwood

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
When Jim Leatherwood’s grandfather came to Dublin in 1915, he went to work for the Dublin National Bank. He worked his way up to chairman, and eventually bought a bank himself in Gustine.

Why Christmas Means So Much to Me

Lareina Morgan
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Isaiah 7:14 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call his name Immanuel”. This prophecy was fulfilled when the angel Gabriel visited Mary.”It is not about the exact date or time of Jesus’s birth, it is not about the parties and the time off from work.