Thank a farmer

March 22 is National Ag Day, a time for us to thank farmers and ranchers for feeding, sheltering and powering our nation. We also want to celebrate and recognize the pivotal role of producers in mitigating climate change through voluntary conservation efforts.

Thank you, firefighters!

‘Eerie’ is not a word I often use to describe track meets but as night descended upon Dublin’s track meet Thursday, that’s the word that seemed most appropriate.

Some volcanic vocalic verbiage

I have never been a science guy. While I admit the Earth is round (or so the media would have me tell you), I never developed a deeper understanding of biology, chemistry or physics. As a result of this, when I began college, I opted for the easiest science course I could find.

Chamber Chat

Despite the wintry start, more than 2,800 visitors came out to enjoy the shenanigans at the 2022 Dublin TX St. Patrick’s Festival. From bagpipes to beer, and from cowboys to Celtics, Dublin offered a taste of the “Tex-Irish” for all.

How to properly inflate your quotation device

I can think of a few things off the top of my head that I hope never to use: math, a fire extinguisher, Pepto Bismol, and the flotation device on the bottom of my seat cushion on an airplane.

Chamber Chat

With tons of activities for adults and children, locals and tourists, guys and gals, and leprechauns too … Dublin will roll out the green carpet and show folks a great time in the “Irish Capital of Texas.” The upcoming St.

Absolute adjectives and you

It’s no secret we live in an era of relativism. What’s right for you may not be right for me. You do you. Whether things are black and white or fifty gradients of gray, I can definitively say that you can justify your opinion with a quick Google query. Certainly, everyone can’t be right, can they?

Energized community meeting in Comanche poses many questions About Proposed Solar facility and tax abatements

Last Thursday evening saw an energized group of more than 60 people at the Comanche Community Meeting to discuss the proposed solar facility on 10,909 acres just three miles southeast of Comanche.

So afraid? Afraid so!

At Jerry Seinfeld has an old comedy bit about how people fear public speaking more than they fear dying. “So that means if you’re at a funeral you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy!” Seinfeld quips at the end of the joke.

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: Brown paper and corrugated cardboard are relatively easy to recycle and remanufacture. This is done at operations scattered across the country. And we are seeing more of our goods come in boxes to our houses. I like to do my part to recycle our boxes.