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Dora Andrade, a 1999 Dublin High School graduate, was the first Hispanic female in Wise County to open up a real estate office. The Andrade Group in Decatur is now thriving. Dora enjoys spending time with her family, both at work and outside of work. Submitted photo

Dora Andrade, a 1999 Dublin High School graduate, was the first Hispanic female in Wise County to open up a real estate office. The Andrade Group in Decatur is now thriving. Dora enjoys spending time with her family, both at work and outside of work. Submitted photo

Where Are They Now? Dora Andrade

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
After a two-decade career in real estate, Dublin graduate Dora Andrade opened her own family business, a real estate company she runs alongside her three grown children. She’s proud of her work, and looks forward to growing her business in the future while enjoying time with her family.

Faith: The One True Church

Jerry D Ousley
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Book of Acts records the birth of the Church and the first ministry works of the Apostles and Christians. It began on the Day of Pentecost, a Jewish feast celebrating the early wheat harvest. It is also known elsewhere in the Bible as “The Feast of Weeks.

Faith: What Can We Learn From Jesus Turning Water Into Wine?

Carey Kinsolving
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
“We can learn that you shouldn’t rush Jesus, but put your faith in him,” says Taylor, 11. Also, we can learn that sometimes a good deed goes unnoticed, and that’s OK.”In the ancient Middle East, wedding celebrations could last for days.
I’ll Take The Fall

I’ll Take The Fall

I’ll Take The Fall

John Moore
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
One of my most vivid memories of fall happened during junior high. I was standing in the end zone prior to the start of a football game. I could barely feel my fingers and toes.It was October, but it was unusually cold (Al Gore had yet to invent global warming).

Transmission lines will end up costing us all

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
“Electricity is to modern civilization what blood is to the human body.” _A quote from Energy Expert Lars Schernikau._ And the truth is much of the grid has clogged arteries just like we do, all due to bad decisions.
A Miracle Just For You

A Miracle Just For You

Faith: A Miracle Just For You

Jerry D Ousley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
I was fifteen and a sophomore in high school. That can be a great time, but it can also be a cruel time. As a skinny kid and also the new kid in school, I immediately became one of the class nerds (do they use that term anymore?).

Aging Matters: Screens and Seniors

Amy Mcdonald
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Last month we visited about how important it is to maximize our movement and physical activity to prolong our healthy, productive and active years as we age.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Comanche Extension Agent Michael BerryCattle Gathering Beef ProgramCattle producers have been experiencing the best prices we have ever seen, and it is about time.
Where There’s A Will

Where There’s A Will

Where There’s A Will ...

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
I was driving to buy the morning paper when I noticed movement ahead. As I drew closer, I realized it was a dog. An English Setter, wandering aimlessly in the middle of a very busy highway intersection. Cars swerved, horns blared, and her eyes were wide and lost.