Berry’s Picks

Time to LimeLate summer and early fall are prime times to apply lime to your pastures and hay meadows, but this year we did not receive a lot of rainfall in the fall and winter. If you have soil with low pH then I would consider getting some lime on those fields soon.

Where 12 Men Have Gone Before

I was six when Neal Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. I was 10 when Gene Cernan became the last.Between July 20, 1969, and December 14, 1972, exactly 12 human beings landed and walked on earth’s moon.

If You’re Explaining, You’re Losing

Something important just happened in Texas politics, and it’s worth writing about — because unlike me, most folks in rural Texas don’t spend their days tracking political chatter out of Austin or Washington.

Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Texas - They Deserve Austin’s Attention

If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slow-moving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.

Pet Milk Memories

Pet Milk was a kitchen staple in most Southern homes in mid-20th Century America. It had as many uses as a coffee can full of bacon drippings.Thankfully, the two weren’t used interchangeably.

Museum Matters

This photograph was made from an original glass plate at the Historical Museum. It was stored in an envelope marked “Duke Musicians.” It appears to be a photograph made in Brownwood at Howard Payne College in 1916 or 1917. A Howard Payne banner can be seen above the bookcase in the background.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ben Pate

Shortly after Ben Pate graduated Dublin High School in 1970, he attended a community meeting in the old Texas Electric building (where the Wicked Clover tattoo studio is now) to discuss the possibility of Dublin opening a museum.

Faith: How is Peace From Jesus Different?

“God’s peace is eternal just as he is eternal,” says Jayden, 11. “The reason he gives us peace is because we aren’t eternal like he is, and we can’t handle things like he does.”Yes, God is eternal, and we are mortal. Consider your mortality and awaken to your need for God.

Faith: Oracles

My nose was deep inside the book. I can’t remember what it was about now, but I was completely absorbed then (many years ago, of course). It was as if I was the main character and whatever was taking place, was live and in the here and now.

Senior Citizens: Aging Matters

By James ElliottWinter can be beautiful, yet it brings distinct challenges – especially for older adults. As we experienced this past week, when temperatures drop and conditions become icy the risk of accidents and health concerns rises.