Commentary

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Historical Museum had the pleasure of receiving an early flag from the Dublin American Legion Post 219 last year. The Legion had a storied history of being active in Dublin. The Post was largely created by Dr. O. O. Gain, a veteran of World War I.

The Chain Gang

John Moore

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy Now,” has sent us further into debt and taken the fun out of the shopping experience.

Quintin Noel, pictured in the cowboy hat at his wedding, enjoys life as a newlywed with his wife Mindy, biological daughter Bailey Wright and stepchildren, Shelby, Saydee and Dawson Hargrove. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Quentin Noel

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Dublin graduate Quentin Noel has enjoyed a long career working for the City of Stephenville and Erath County.Noel went to Dublin schools through his junior year, when he switched to the paradigm school.

Senior Living: Aging Matters

Amy Mcdonald

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

As an increasing number of people in our society are diagnosed with dementia, we are seeing more families seeking information about long-term care options for their loved ones. One such alternative is a memory care community.

Faith: Using the Bible as a Filter

Max Aplin

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

In 2 Timothy 3:16 the apostle Paul says something about the purpose of the Bible: ‘All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correction, for training in uprightness.

The Legacy

Faith: The Legacy

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

We all leave one you know, a legacy. A legacy can be a gift left to our loved ones by a will and can include money and other personal property, or it could consist of something of character transmitted or received from those from our past.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Bee SafetyPreventing Bee Stings:• Stay away from honeybee colonies: This is the #1 rule to keeping safe. Bees make hives in hollow trees, walls, or any kind of open cavity.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Wildfire Safety Program to Be Held in Stephenville May 31 The Erath Master Gardeners will host a public program titled “Be Prepared Before Tragedy” on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex III, located at 222 East College Street in Stephenville.

Shawn Stone, a 2005 Dublin High School graduate, has found his perfect job as a real estate agent. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Shawn Stone

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Dublin graduate Shawn Stone tried a few different jobs before finding his dream career in real estate — a field he had some family history in. “My grandmother was a realtor for a long time, and my grandfather built homes in Stephenville for many, many years,” he said.

Faith: The Day of the Lord

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

“I can’t wait until Friday!” exclaimed our infant son. We had planned a trip with the church youth group to King’s Island, a place which quickly become a favorite of both our kids. Regardless how often we went, they were always eager to go.