Commentary

Ode to Iacocca

John Moore

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter was designed to take the place of vans and station wagons that were becoming less practical for many families.

JW Aikmann, a 1995 Dublin High School graduate, has found his passion working at his own security company along with his daughter Lisa and her husband Dustin, along with three other employees. He also enjoys spending time outdoors where he lives in Missouri and hanging out with his four children. Submitted photo

Where are they now? JW Aikman

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Dublin graduate JW Aikman worked in several different industries before he found something he was truly passionate about. Now, Aikman has found what he wants to do for the rest of his career: he owns his own security company in Missouri with the mission of making sure that everybody gets home safe.

What’s Wrong With Being Positive?

Faith: What’s Wrong With Being Positive?

News Staff

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

As human beings, we often have the habit of operating on what we call, Murphy’s Law: If something can go wrong, it will.” I know, a lot of the time, it seems that this law holds true. But shouldn’t we be more positive than that?

Faith: What Does It Mean to Pray in the Name of Jesus?

Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

“Praying in Jesus’ name is like having a VIP pass to talk to God,” says Mia, 10. “Because of Jesus, we can go straight to God and He listens!”Before we dive in, let’s be clear: saying “in Jesus’ name” at the end of a prayer isn’t magic.

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Master Gardener

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Class to Focus on the Advantages of Native PlantsThere’s more than one definition for the term native plant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that natives live or grow naturally in a particular region “without direct or indirect human intervention.

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Tomato Planting TimeFruit trees have started blooming, bees are buzzing, and birds are chirping… that all means it is about tomato planting time. Tomatoes are probably the most planted vegetable grown by home gardeners, especially in the South. Almost anyone can and does grow a tomato plant or two.

Early Voucher Data Raises a Question: Who Is The Program For?

Suzanne Bellsnyder

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

When the debate over school vouchers dominated the Texas Capitol, Texans were told vouchers were the answer to failing schools.We were told they would help low-income students trapped in struggling public education systems.We were told public school families were asking for a way out.

The Cure Was Worse

John Moore

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

When I was little, every time I got sick, I was fairly certain that every medication the adults dispensed was designed to kill me.

MUSEUM MATTERS

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The first automobiles didn’t arrive in Texas until 1899, so in 1891 people came to Dublin on horseback or by horse drawn wagon. This 1891 Sanborn map shows water wells that were dug in the streets. The wells were indicated on the map by blue circles.

Rural frustration is real - and it’s growing

Suzanne Bellsnyder

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

For the first time since 2008, Democrats outvoted Republicans by roughly 500,000 votes during early voting in the Texas primary. That signals something important: enthusiasm and energy inside the Democratic Party are rising.At the same time, I fear something else is happening.