Commentary

A tiny Smokey Bear encourages people to be careful about fires. This August marks the Forest Service icon’s 79th birthday. Courtesy photo/Steve Deffibaugh

Only you can prevent wildfires

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

“I knew a guy whose uncle helped rescue Smokey Bear,” I said aloud as Paul exclaimed that it was officially Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday. “What do you mean? He’s a real bear?” he questioned.

In World War II, the Norton Bomb Sight was developed as a way to help pilots with precision. Dublin High School graduate Noel Shoup was one pilot, flying the B-17, as pictured above to complete bombing runs. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The idea of fighting a war from the air was first given serious consideration at the beginning of World War II. The Nazi war machine needed to be weakened to prepare for the upcoming D Day Invasion.

Sam Means, his wife Tiffany and their children, Gillett, Elaena and Rylan.

Where Are They Now? Sam Means

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Sam Means is the first to acknowledge that he hasn’t always made the best decisions in life. “Past lifestyle choices that landed me in some pretty tough positions,” he said. But through faith and family, Means has been able to get back on track.

An alternative to obedience

Ken Barnes

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Again, the Devil *took Him along to a very high mountain and *showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory; and he said to Him, “All these things I will give You, if You fall down and [worship me.

Saved from sin

Pam Ford Davis

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Praise the LORD! “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die.

Berry's Picks

Rodent Control

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

I have been getting a few reports of increased rat and mice activity in dwellings and outbuildings. With the incredible dry and hot conditions this is to be expected as they are looking for food and moisture.

Library Log

News Staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

On Thursday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. the Erath County Genealogical Society will host a Round Table Discussion at the Dublin Public Library about the history of the Edna Hill Community. Those interested in sharing or learning about Edna Hill are invited. Suggestions for future sessions are welcome.

As seen on Dairy Queen

Paul Gaudette Dette

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Any recent readers of the column know that I’m not a fan of being pushed into the spotlight. However, I’m also grateful for all the well-wishing and greetings I got for my 40th birthday. This means I get to grin and bear it when my birthday gets put on the Dublin Dairy Queen sign.

Shortcut words: lazy or efficient?

Curtis Honeycutt

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Americans like being the best at things. We’re the best at baseball, jazz, freedom, national parks—pretty much anything Ken Burns has already covered. Yes, living in the Land of Opportunity is glorious. Now, I’d like to award us (and, by us, I mean U.S.

Heal the Rifts

News Staff

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

“Now it is not an enemy who insults me, otherwise I could bear it; it is not a foe who rises up against me, otherwise I could hide from him. But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend! We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.