Commentary

Marina Sanchez, pictured with husband Esteban David Ruiz and daughter Stoneleigh, is using agricultural lessons over her life as she and her husband build a small goat farm. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Marina Sanchez

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

When Marina Sanchez was growing up in Dublin, she was fascinated with her father’s work on Desperado Dairy and the rest of the Vanderhorst dairies in Erath County.

Faith: The Slave

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

In our modern age, when we hear the word “slave”we think of detestable things. For the black American, it holds stories of horror and often instills hate. For many years in the history of our country, black slaves were treated horribly.

Faith: Why Does God Call People?

Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

“I think God calls people because He doesn’t have a phone, so He has to call them in their hearts,” says Lily, 5.Romans 1:1-7 begins Paul’s letter with a powerful introduction: “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle...” (Romans 1:1).

Toni Says

Senior Living: Toni Says

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Morning, Toni: Recently, you wrote a Medicare column about various life policies available after 65 and I have a retirement insurance question.In January, I’m retiring when I turn 70 and my wife, Anna, will be 68.

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Master gardeners to host class on creating pocket prairiesWhat comes to mind when you think about a prairie? Is it the breeze blowing across the fragrant grasses. Or the pops of color from the native plants in bloom and butterflies fluttering about in search of a meal.

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

El NinoOur good summer has gone south, and it is amazing how quickly the fields have dried up in the county. All dryland fields have now turned brown and Bermudagrass is going dormant.It is hard to keep enough irrigation going to pecan trees when it gets this hot and trees are starting to lose nuts.

Better Shop Around

John Moore

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both accommodate man things; such as woodworking, small engine repair, and isolation from the fairer sex.As a kid in Ashdown, Arkansas, I saw basements on TV shows and wished we had one.

One size does not fit every Texas School

Suzanne Bellsnyder

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

It is back-to-school time in Texas, and in a political season that means education plans are arriving almost as quickly as school-supply lists.It is good to see Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa make public education central to the governor’s race.

The Price Was Right

John Moore

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was, there was a fella named Bob who hosted a little game show called, “The Price Is Right.”My grandmother loved and never missed Bob Barker and his game show. Full disclosure, I was a closet fan of the program.

Amber Steele, a 2009 Dublin High School grad (seen with family) is a licensed LVN/RN and works in a management role at Lone Star Rehab. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Amber Steele

Eva Frederick

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

When Amber Steele was in college, she worked on the side at Oaktree Assisted Living. “I absolutely fell in love with the geriatric population,” she said. “They have so many stories, so much wisdom, and I just fell in love.