Commentary

Polished

Polished

Polished

John Moore
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
In some cultures, people wash the feet of guests who arrive at their home. At my parents’ house, I didn’t wash the feet of guests, but I did offer to shine their shoes.And a surprising number of guests accepted.
Stacy Innocenti is a 2006 graduate of Dublin High School and works in graphic design. Courtesy photo

Stacy Innocenti is a 2006 graduate of Dublin High School and works in graphic design. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Stacy Innocenti

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
When Stacy Innocenti was young, she was fascinated with product design. “In stores, when you see the packaging on a shampoo bottle, I was always interested and fascinated with the production of that and the design behind that,” she said. “That’s really always what interested me, aesthetically.

Enemy

Jerry D. Ousley
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
“The devil made me do it!” Was the exclamation of famed comedian, Flip Wilson. Back in the day he had a comedy show and this was one of his signature statements when he would do something wrong. “The devil made me do it!

Honor your Father and Mother

Carey Kinsolving
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Why Does The Bible Say, “Honor Your Father And Mother”?“Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids,” read a sign in Brussels, Belgium.Or, as author Jean Kerr wrote, “The real menace in dealing with a 5-year-old is that in no time at all you begin to sound like one.
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
June is Dairy Month and Comanche County Dairy Breakfast TimeOur local dairy families do much more than milk cows- the dairy industry is vital to Comanche County and these families provide a major boost to the local economy.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
AgriLife Extension to host New World screwworm webinar June 9 Biology, prevention and treatment strategies to be covered A webinar hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will examine and help educate agricultural producers and the public about the New World screw worm.
Museum Matters

Museum Matters

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

The Chain Gang

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

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.