The Part of the wall that didn’t fall

… Or, The House that Came Down, Safe and Sound … but, let’s look at the incident at hand first. Moses had died leaving Joshua in charge of the twelve tribes of Israel. Forty years before this, twelve spies had been sent to spy out the land.

Salt of the Earth

Matthew 5:13-14 “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.”Salt is a valuable commodity in some cultures. In biblical times we read about the salt covenant between man and God as the Israelites covered their grain offerings in salt as a symbol of purification.

Berry’s Picks

Dairy Outreach and Nutrient Management ProgramTo support the dairy industry in the county, the Comanche, Erath, and Hamilton County Dairy Committees and Texas AgriLife Extension Offices will be hosting a DOPA and Nutrient Management Program at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station located in...

Fenceline Chatter

Tips to avoid heat exhaustion, heatstroke AgriLife Extension experts warn outdoor activity requires greater precautions in heat.As summer temperatures increase, so does the threat of a heatrelated illness.

Library Log

Summer Reading Club is winding down and the final day to turn in reading logs is this Friday - July 19.Those who read at least 10 picture books or one chapter book are eligible for prizes at the library’s book fair and for other prizes including a Nintendo Switch, AirPods and much more!

Caring for our country

As the entire country reels from the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, The Citizen extends its thoughts and prayers to the Trump family as well as the bystander who was killed and the two that were wounded. We also pray for the shooter’s family.

The Garden of Eatin’

The great thing about growing a lot of your own food is the ability to walk out the back door and pick it.It doesn’t get much fresher than that.

Where Are They Now? Jack Harper

No matter what he’s doing, Dublin graduate Jack Harper is always motivated by his desire to continue growing as a person. “I wake up and always want to do better than I’ve been doing and figure out how to bring the most value into whatever it is that I’m involved in that day,” he said.

The Power of Twelve

A little girl, twelve years old seemed that all was good. She was the daughter of a teacher, a rabi. Her dad was a very important person in the community and because of it they lived in a nice home, with plenty to eat and nearly anything she wanted.

Mindful of His presence

Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.“My days are so crazy,” said Mary describing an average day at the office. “I find myself running about trying to keep my head above water for 10 hours a day.