Commentary

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

New World screwworm Field guide for cattle producersBeef cattle producers who find or suspect New World screwworm, NWS, now have a user-friendly resource to help guide their next steps in the process.

In the National Archives Rotunda, in Washington D.C. the original Bill of Rights, The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and other founding documents are exhibited. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It was mostly because of the efforts of James Madison, the representative from Virginia that our constitution has a Bill of Rights.

Why Have You Deceived

Faith: Why Have You Deceived Me?

Jerry D. Ousley

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

She had a name. But in 2 Kings 4 she is only called “The Shunammite” woman - the woman from Shunem. We are also told that she was a notable woman. We aren’t told why. She could have been the daughter of a city leader, or just a lady who was well known in the community.

Faith: How Can Comparing Ourselves to Others Keep Us From Hearing Jesus?

Carey Kinsolving

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

“If Jesus told me to follow him, I’d try, but I’d probably look back to see who else was coming,” says Ava, 10. “If my little brother was coming too, I’d want to make sure he didn’t mess it up.”Peter had a similar moment. In John 21:15–19, Jesus had just restored Peter with amazing grace.

Fenceline

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie JenschkeRodent ControlNo one likes to talk about rats and mice, but they are a fact of life. All the rainfall has created a lot of grass and undergrowth which are ideal conditions for these vermin.

Bulk Fiction

John Moore

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

I’m not sure what fundraisers try to sell to grade school kids today, but when I was a kid, it was books. The school would hand out a pamphlet to each kid with a wide selection of paperback and hardback books we could buy. Cheap.

Tony Phillips III

Phillips named girls AD for Lingleville

Paul Gaudette

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Tony Phillips joined Lingleville ISD this month as head girls athletic coordinator, stepping out of a 4-year retirement to return to a coaching career where he helped lead basketball teams into the playoffs 36 times.

2012 Dublin High School graduate Favi Pantoja serves as a marketing coordinator for 22 auto dealerships, juggling several responsibilities Submitted photo

Where are they now? Favi Pantoja

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Favi Pantoja grew up watching her parents persevere through hardships to give their children a better life. Seeing their work ethic and the care they put into their relationships shaped Pantoja’s perspective on the world. “I really learned that success isn’t just handed to somebody,” she said.

Showing Off the Bread

Faith: Showing Off the Bread

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

In Exodus 25:23-30, we read about a table God told Moses to have made. It was constructed from acacia wood (which was a wood that would have been available in Egypt.

Faith: What Can We Learn From Jesus Making Breakfast?

Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

“If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” says Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy. It was bread and fish.