Commentary

Where Are They Now?

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As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dublin graduate Kacey Howell has spent much of his adult life in big cities — Austin, Houston, New York. But now, as he looks ahead, he is excited to one day move back to Dublin and take over the operations of his family ranch, which has been in his family since 1886. “It’s sort of come full circle for me,” he said.

That’s Love!

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Hallelujah, God is Love (I John 4:8)! 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

Barry's Picks

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Honey Bee Swarms It is the time of year that honeybees start swarming. This time of year, we always have folks call in concerned about seeing a large number of bees either flying or gathered in a huge mass.

Is at-home recovery after a transplant covered by Medicare?

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Dear Readers: This week, I received a text message from a local Toni Says Medicare client that I would like to share with you. The text reads: Toni: I need to put together a 24/7 home care recovery plan after a liver transplant.

Library Log

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Dublin Public Library is offering several programs for adults and kids this week. On Wednesday, April 24 at 5 p.m., patrons can learn about online banking with material prepared by Abigail Cabanas, the library’s Community Connect Program Facilitator.

Notice on appraisal values

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On April 17, 2024, Erath County Appraisal District mailed over 19,000 Notices of Appraised Value. As Erath County continues a strong real estate growth increase, property values have continued the same growth trend.

Aisle be seeing you

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As a child growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, we had two main grocery stores. Shur-Way and Piggly Wiggly.

Where Are They Now?

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Bradley Keith grew up attending Highland Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout the course of his life he turned away from the values of the church, using drugs and spending time in prison. While in prison, he renewed his faith and turned his life around. In fact, earlier this week, he gave a revival sermon at the church he grew up in.

Waiting for the return of Christ

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Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!” (Acts 1:11 NASB) In numerous places in the Old and New Testament, it is prophesied that Jesus Christ will one day return. Are we anxiously waiting for His return?

Chew, Chew, Chew

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Born and raised in rural Central New York State; I was well accustomed to the sight of Holstein cows grazing. They ate grass slowly and chewed their cud. It wasn’t a fast food routine. Cows chew, chew and chew some more.