Commentary

Two Silver Trumpets

Two Silver Trumpets

Faith: Two Silver Trumpets

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
While in the U.S. Army, there were two trumpet events that happened daily. First was Reveille, which was sounded in the morning. Nicknamed “The Army Wakeup Call,” it designated the morning assembly and start to the day. It was accompanied by the raising of the flag.

Faith: Why is it Important to Have Eyewitnesses to Tell About Jesus?

Carey Kinsolving
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
“If I told my teacher that a UFO landed on the playground during recess, she’d ask for video proof,” says Logan, 9. “Same thing if someone said Jesus rose from the dead. I’d want to see the evidence.”That’s a fair request. Fortunately, the Bible doesn’t ask us to believe without evidence.
Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

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Be On Guard For Prussic Acid Poisoning
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Until August we had a great summer, but now we are slipping into dry conditions here in Comanche County.With these conditions comes many problems, one of those is the risk of prussic acid in stressed forages.
2007 Dublin High School graduate Levi Curry, building on a rich history in construction, took a job as equipment manager for RK Hall Constructon. When the company was bought by Quikrete, his territory expanded to six states. Submitted photo

2007 Dublin High School graduate Levi Curry, building on a rich history in construction, took a job as equipment manager for RK Hall Constructon. When the company was bought by Quikrete, his territory expanded to six states. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Levi Curry

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Dublin graduate Levi Curry grew up helping his dad, who worked for J Mills for 25 years, on construction sites. “We always helped out and learned to run equipment,” says Curry. “[My dad’s] philosophy was: the more equipment you run, more job options you have.
One Hundred and Fifty-Three Fish Later

One Hundred and Fifty-Three Fish Later

Faith: One Hundred and Fifty-Three Fish Later

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Although I am not an avid fisherman, nor anything remotely close to a professional fisherman, I do like to fish. It has been several years since I have been fishing despite the fact that I have a lifetime Indiana fishing license and a brand-new open face reel that has never touched water.

Faith: What Can We Learn From How Jesus Forgave Peter?

Carey Kinsolving
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
“If I messed up like Peter, I’d probably hide under my bed and hope Jesus didn’t notice,” says Ella, 10. “Or maybe I’d bring him cookies first. Then, I would apologize.”That might have been tempting for Peter, too.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Pecan WeevilPecan weevils are a major pest for both commercial pecan production and backyard pecan producers in Comanche and surrounding counties.Under normal conditions we would expect to see pecan weevils starting to emerge in August.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
New World screwworm Field guide for cattle producersBeef cattle producers who find or suspect New World screwworm, NWS, now have a user-friendly resource to help guide their next steps in the process.
In the National Archives Rotunda, in Washington D.C. the original Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and other founding documents are exhibited. Courtesy photo

In the National Archives Rotunda, in Washington D.C. the original Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and other founding documents are exhibited. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It was mostly because of the efforts of James Madison, the representative from Virginia that our constitution has a Bill of Rights.