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Michael McCrum, a 1995 Dublin graduate, now lives in Marietta, Georgia with his wife Molly and their children. Both have children from a previous marriage, and the blended family enjoy spending time together when possible. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Michael McCrum

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Michael McCrum has lived in Texas, Colorado and Georgia, and worked in several different industries. Now settled in Marietta, GA and working as a supervisor for an HVAC company, McCrum is happy with where his life has taken him.

The Last State

Faith: The Last State

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Matthew 12:43-45 records a story Jesus told about a man out of whom an evil spirit was driven. Here is what it says, “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.

Faith: Running on Grace

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

2 Corinthians 12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.In one of his letters to the church of Corinth, by the Holy Spirit, Paul talks about his thorn in the flesh.

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Pecan nut casebearerWe reached biofix with pecan nut casebearer here in Erath County. So, you will need to be checking for eggs in the new nutlet the next few weeks to know when to treat.Damage: The most damaging pest of pecans is the pecan nut casebearer. It infests all pecangrowing areas of Texas.

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A Rose by Any Other NameMost of my articles are agriculture based, but I am trying to branch out a little. So, this week’s topic is about something you don’t eat or feed to livestock.I am certainly no rose expert, but my mom was, and I can research information.

A train may have arrived evacuating citizens to Dublin who were seeking food and shelter soon after a 1893 tornado impacted Cisco. Courtesy Dublin Historical Museum

Museum Matters

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The Historical Museum has two pictures that may have been taken shortly after the great tornado that struck Cisco on April 28, 1893. These photos were taken by the Dublin photographer named Wiseman. I have been told his studio was on the second story of the Utterback building on Patrick Street.

He’s Still Got It

News Staff

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

He’s Still Got ItThe difference in a collector and a pack rat is whether you’re rich or poor.Those with money are considered refined and people of taste. Poor people are pack rats.I’m a pack rat. A proud one. But to clarify, I’m a neat and orderly pack rat.

Chance Rollins, a 2022 Dublin graduate, is a reserve in the Marines and a full-time farmer. He enjoys spending time with his wife Michaella and the best Christmas present either one of them could have asked for - their 4-monthold daughter Cirilla. Courtesy photo

Where Are They Now? Chance Rollins

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Chance Rollins hasn’t been out of high school long, but he’s accomplished a lot in a short time. From serving in the Marines, becoming a fulltime farmer and starting a family, Rollins is busy and happy with his life.Rollins graduated from Dublin High School in 2022.

The Last Deception

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

How does it make you feel when you have been deceived? We bought a used car a year ago. It seemed like a nice vehicle but after we drove it a day or so, it began “kicking” when you put it in reverse, or turned the wheels a hard turn. Buyer beware right?

The Enemy has a Plot but God has a Plan

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

2 Chronicles 15:7 (NIV) But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.I recently endured an attack on my calling and ministry that left me reeling. It had great potential to derail me from the plans of God for my life.