Commentary

Dublin Postmaster, Bill Cowan moved ashore at Utah Beach with the 4th infantry on D-Day June 6, 1944. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

On June 6, 2024 it was 80 years since 156,000 American, British and Canadian troops set foot on the beaches of Normandy, France to fight for freedom in the world. The logistics of the invasion made it one of the greatest amphibious operations in military history.

Bailey Wright, a 2020 Dublin High School graduate, has started her own business, Hey Gorgeous Beauty Salon in Stephenville. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Bailey Wright

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

When people tell Bailey Wright she can’t do something, that only makes her want to do it more. That was one of the motivating factors behind Wright, at only 22 years old, opening her own business, Hey Gorgeous Beauty Salon in Stephenville.

A Baptist Church Bell in China

Rik Charbonneaux

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

“For bells are the voice of the church; They have tones that touch as search the the hearts of young and old.” .. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We have all heard of memorable or historic artifacts and implements that have had survived extraordinary circumstance.

A Continual Feast

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Those of you who have followed my articles over the years know that I talk a lot about food. I love to eat. It isn’t just to keep from starving for me. Itisn’tbecauseIneedsustenance. It’s because I really like the taste of good quality food. That wasn’t always the case. As a child I was anemic.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

It is that time of year again, I have started getting questions about dreaded fleas in and around homes.There are very few things worse than getting a flea infestation in or around your home. Fleas can also be very hard and expensive to get rid of once you have them.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

We have a great opportunity Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Texas AgriLife Research Center (1229 N. US -281 in Stephenville). Registration will start at 8:30 with the program starting at 9:00 followed with lunch at noon.

John Moore The Country Writer

A Shoe In

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

I don’t know if Red Goose was a real bird, but I used to love wearing her shoes. I especially loved getting them. Along with one of her golden eggs.In Ashdown, Arkansas, Red Goose Shoes were sold at Blue Ribbon Shoe Store.

Wyndi and Paul enjoyed their honeymoon in San Antonio a great deal including a trip to Cured, a restaurant that ages and cures its own meat for charcuterie boards and entrees that celebrate flavors. Courtesy photo

Passion and Poltergeists

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

‘Don’t ever waste an opportunity to tell someone that you love them because death comes quick and without warning.’These are serious words that are made even more serious when you’re standing in a cemetery at 10 p.m. on your honeymoon.

Landen Miller is a 2008 graduate of Dublin High School and a successful real estate agent in DFW. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Landen Miller

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Landen Miller is a successful real estate agent in the DFW area. He works long hours, on average selling a house every 8 days or so, and doesn’t have much free time. He wants it that way though.“My wife and I have been captivated by the FIRE movement,” he said.

A Diamond in the Rough

Ken Barnes

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 NIV) The pressure applied to us as Christians will make us into a crown jewel in God’s royal collection.