Commentary

MUSEUM MATTERS

MUSEUM MATTERS

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
During the August 24, 1814 attack on Washington D.C. the British Army burned the public buildings including the United States Capital, the Washington Navy Yard and the White House saving only privately owned buildings. Old Dr.

Do bridge fearers have ‘support’ groups?

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
“What? Not again!” I say aloud at my computer, while a small, somewhat wicked giggle can be heard from the adjoining office where my spouse sits.“Another bridge?” Paul asks.I nod in affirmation with a visible shutter.
Sounding Off

Sounding Off

Sounding Off

John Moore
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the 1950’s, they were expensive, but condensed the ability to hear radio stations from across the country into a small device that ran on batteries.
Daniel Gonzalez, pictured with girlfriend Tiffany Saldivar, is a 2010 Dublin High School graduate who makes the cheddar better in the Schreiber Foods cheese lab. Submitted photo

Daniel Gonzalez, pictured with girlfriend Tiffany Saldivar, is a 2010 Dublin High School graduate who makes the cheddar better in the Schreiber Foods cheese lab. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Daniel Gonzalez

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Dublin graduate Daniel Gonzalez has worked in different industries throughout his career, and learned something from each of them.
The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season

Faith: The Fifth Season

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
“Wow, smell that fresh air!” at least, I think that’s what I’d say after spending two hundred and fiftyeight days on the ark, closed in with all those animals and the associated smells that went along with them.

Faith: What Can We Learn From The Doubts of Thomas?

Carey Kinsolving
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
“If I were Thomas, I probably would have doubted too,” says Zoe, 11. “Dead people don’t usually come back.”That’s honest. It’s probably why Thomas has been known for centuries as “Doubting Thomas.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Community Invited to Learn About New World Screwworm at July 23 Informational Meeting in StephenvilleRanchers, livestock owners, veterinarians, wildlife managers, and interested members of the public are invited to attend a New World Screwworm Informational Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from...
David Aviles, a 2010 Dublin High School graduate, works in construction and enjoys spending time with his wife Annabell and their three sons Santiago, Diego and Teo. Submitted photo

David Aviles, a 2010 Dublin High School graduate, works in construction and enjoys spending time with his wife Annabell and their three sons Santiago, Diego and Teo. Submitted photo

Where are they now? David Aviles

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
With more than a decade of experience in the construction industry, Dublin graduate David Aviles takes pride in a job well done. “I do the best work that I can,” he said. “I know what it’s supposed to look like, and I know how it’s supposed to be done, and that’s what I aim for — quality.
The Good, Bad and Ugly of

The Good, Bad and Ugly of

Faith: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Salt

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
I know, I know, that title has been used to death. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. What a great movie. Okay, it’s my turn. But this time, the subject is salt. My doctor told me that I had to cut back on salt. I told him, “Okay,” but frankly, it isn’t easy. That’s because I love that salty taste.