The Retro Room

Things were better in the old days back in Ashdown, Arkansas.Becauseof that,I’mcreating a room in our house with almost all vintage items.I’m calling it, “The Retro Room.”I never thought I’d hear anyone else besides my dad and grandfather say that. But now I’m saying it.

Museum Matters

There have been only a few astronauts who have left earth and have been able to look back and see our planet. Most of those who have seen earth from space have experienced what is called “The Overview Effect.” That effect is “A state of awe with what they have seen.

Where are they now? Randy Lowrey

Lowell Randolph “Randy” Lowrey graduated from Dublin High School in 2000. During his time at DHS, he earned credits through work-study. “When I was in my last few years of school, I worked for my dad building houses,” he said.

Who let Peter out?

A dingy, damp cell, chained between soldiers, a figure slumped against the wall trying to get some sleep before facing execution by king Herod. Certain that there was no way their prisoner could escape, the soldiers he was chained to also bowed in slumber.

Qualified by Grace

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.Grace is God’s doing. God did it when he sent Jesus to mediate between himself and us on the cross.

Berry´s Picks

We are having an excellent late spring. The moisture has been a real blessing, tanks are getting filled up, and there is an abundance of standing water in most low areas and ditches. These are perfect conditions for mosquito breeding, and we can expect populations to be very high.

Fenceline Chatter

70th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course The 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station is open for registration.

Library Log

Summer Reading Club is officially underway with reading logs available to pick up for both kids and adults.Readers can log books they read in the summer month and turn in the list by July 20 for chances to win great prizes and the opportunity to claim free books.

Sales tax slightly down in March

City March2024 March2023 Rate Dublin $57,682.89 $61,008.94 -5.45% Stephenville $835,544.80 $836,844.14 -0.15% DeLeon $41,023.61 $45,687.09 -10.20% Comanche $141,471.48 $116,390.57 21.54% Hico $59,582.52 $51,258.05 16.24% Hamilton $86,874.96 $88,462.09 -1.

The Ways of Fold

You would think that there’s only one way to fold towels.But, you’d be wrong. Growing up in Ashdown, Arkansas, my momma showed me how to fold them, as well as shirts, socks, underpants, and other personal sundries.