Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Texas - They Deserve Austin’s Attention

If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slow-moving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.

Pet Milk Memories

Pet Milk was a kitchen staple in most Southern homes in mid-20th Century America. It had as many uses as a coffee can full of bacon drippings.Thankfully, the two weren’t used interchangeably.

Museum Matters

This photograph was made from an original glass plate at the Historical Museum. It was stored in an envelope marked “Duke Musicians.” It appears to be a photograph made in Brownwood at Howard Payne College in 1916 or 1917. A Howard Payne banner can be seen above the bookcase in the background.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ben Pate

Shortly after Ben Pate graduated Dublin High School in 1970, he attended a community meeting in the old Texas Electric building (where the Wicked Clover tattoo studio is now) to discuss the possibility of Dublin opening a museum.

Faith: How is Peace From Jesus Different?

“God’s peace is eternal just as he is eternal,” says Jayden, 11. “The reason he gives us peace is because we aren’t eternal like he is, and we can’t handle things like he does.”Yes, God is eternal, and we are mortal. Consider your mortality and awaken to your need for God.

Faith: Oracles

My nose was deep inside the book. I can’t remember what it was about now, but I was completely absorbed then (many years ago, of course). It was as if I was the main character and whatever was taking place, was live and in the here and now.

Senior Citizens: Aging Matters

By James ElliottWinter can be beautiful, yet it brings distinct challenges – especially for older adults. As we experienced this past week, when temperatures drop and conditions become icy the risk of accidents and health concerns rises.

Ag: Berry’s Picks

OnionsWith the icy finger of winter finally hitting us this past week, it is hard to think about planting onions right now.

Rural Texans and the coming AI Land Rush

Out across rural Texas, new development rarely arrives with a parade.It shows up quietly at first. A transmission survey stake in a neighbor’s pasture. A landman knocking on doors. A closed-door meeting at city hall about “economic development opportunities.

Suits to a tea

The thing you discover about beverages when you travel beyond the Mason Dixon is that most folks outside of Southern civilization do not know how to properly make and consume beverages.Tea, coffee, soda pops, and beer, have all been violated. What follows is a primer to help correct these issues.