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John Moore The Country Writer

John Moore The Country Writer

Mom Said

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Being a kid in the South required being able to speak Mom.For example: “We’re you raised in a barn?” didn’t actually mean, “We’re you raised in a barn?”

Letterto the Editor

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Ours.LettertotheEditorAs a board member of Revitalize Dublin, I want to personally invite homeowners within Dublin city limits to take advantage of an exciting opportunity: the Revitalize Dublin Grant Program is open and ready to support your home improvement projects.This program was created to...
MUSEUM MATTERS

MUSEUM MATTERS

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
In the late spring or early fall, there was no air conditioning in Dublin High School, so every window and door was open.
U.S. Marine (Retired) Eric Tovar is a 2000 graduate of Dublin High School and does geospatial work for military contractor, Bigbear. He enjoys spending time with his wife Francesca and their four children, Guiliana, Giovanni, Gabriel and Gino. Courtesy photo

U.S. Marine (Retired) Eric Tovar is a 2000 graduate of Dublin High School and does geospatial work for military contractor, Bigbear. He enjoys spending time with his wife Francesca and their four children, Guiliana, Giovanni, Gabriel and Gino. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Eric Tovar

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
When Dublin graduate Eric Tovar was a senior in high school, he had a frustration that a lot of students will feel at one point or another.

Faith: How Does God Protect Us From Danger? (Psalm 23:5)

Carey Kinsolving
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over” (Psalm 23:5).As I sit down to write, there’s a table before me with many interpretations of this well-known Bible verse.

Faith: Is He Ever Going to Come?

Jerry D Ousley
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
In a large room above their host’s house, thirteen men had gathered to celebrate the Passover. Jesus and His followers had finished their meal. He had poured water and washed their feet as an example that they should serve each other. Then He began to instruct them.
All Ya’ll

All Ya’ll

All Ya’ll

John Moore
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition?
Tails of an adventure

Tails of an adventure

Tails of an adventure

Wyndi Veigel-gaudette Igel-dette
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Do you ever find yourself staring at a bunch of horse butts and realize your planning went wrong?After a hot day full of fun library and National Day of the Cowboy events, Paul and I were tired and thought, ‘We can just go find the trail ride instead of waiting for them at the park.’Thankfully...

A desperate plea for help from Erath County Humane Society

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
My name is Serena, and I’m the director of the Earth County Humane Society—a small, privately run 501(c) (3) no-kill animal shelter located in Stephenville, Texas.I’m writing today with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help.Our shelter was designed to house 30 dogs and 30 cats.

Faith: How Do I Live Without Fear? (Psalm 23:4)

Carey Kinsolving
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).“When I am scared, God will help me,” says Joseph, age 7.