Saving seats at the movie theater

Did you know that The Beatles’ album “Let It Be” is technically a soundtrack? It accompanies the 1970 documentary of the same title. If the film came back to theaters, I would probably go see it by myself. You see, I don’t attend many movies with groups anymore.

Library Log

Dublin Public Library is hard at work preparing for its Back-to-School Fair to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Donations are desperately needed especially hair cut coupon funds.

Shopping local does a community good

July marks the fourth month in a row that sales tax collections were down (slightly) in the city. While the drops are slight, the support for local businesses is needed just as much (if not more) than ever and Dublin business owners are making it really easy.

Turning Back the Pages

100 years ago July 13, 1923 The farmers of Dublin trade territory are planning a series of field tours beginning sometime in the early part of August. The object of these tours is to make some of our best local practices more general.

The Gospel of the Aspergillum

Some of you have heard this story before. Of course; when you get to be my age you have probably told your stories more times than you are old. So, as usual, if you’ve heard this one, please entertain me by pretending you haven’t. Anyway, way back in 1984 I was a chaplain assistant in the U.S.

Everyone has a story

One of the first things we are taught as journalists is that everyone has a story. (I can hear several of our readers arguing this point right this second!

Library Log

The Erath County Genealogical Society will hold a “Show and Tell about your Family History” meeting Saturday, July 15th at 2 p.m. at the Dublin Public Library. Attendees are invited to display family heirlooms and share family stories. Guests are always welcome.

Come sale away

I’ve never been fond of boats or horses. The reason I’m not a boat fan is because I’m a 38-year-old man who can’t swim. And I don’t want to get into the horse thing right now. I’m still working through that with my counselor.

Veigel, Gaudette to wed in October

Wyndi Veigel and Paul Gaudette are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Sharon Hiett and granddaughter of Laverne Hiett, of Borger. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Norm and Sandy Gaudette of Dublin.

Turning Back the pages

100 years ago July 6, 1923 A special meeting of the city council was held at the city hall Monday night and a committee of the citizens was before the council for the discussion of the proposed fitting up of a ladies rest room for the convenience of the wives of the farmers who come to Dublin and...