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Colton Williams works as a process operator at Dow Chemical. He is pictured with wife, Jillian and children, Addisyn and Mattilynn. Submitted photo

Colton Williams works as a process operator at Dow Chemical. He is pictured with wife, Jillian and children, Addisyn and Mattilynn. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Colton Williams

Eva Frederick
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Throughout his life, Colton Williams has worked hard to provide for those around him. In addition to his career at a chemical plant, Williams is also a volunteer firefighter in the Port Lavaca area, and enjoys feeding his family fresh vegetables from his oneacre garden.
Did You Know that the Family Tree

Did You Know that the Family Tree

Faith: Did You Know that the Family Tree has Rotten Fruit?

Jerry D. Ousley
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Ahhh, every family has them, right? I’m speaking of that one in the family tree who has been labeled “the black sheep” of the family. This individual, for one reason or another, doesn’t conform to the rest of the family. They may have a criminal record, or have been addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Senior Living: Aging Matters

Amy Mcdonald
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
A new(ish) sport has taken America by storm recently. Originally invented in 1965, pickleball has soared in popularity as the fastest growing sport in America for the past four years. Pickleball has proven to be not only an enjoyable pastime, but is also a boon for the aging.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Private water well screenings set for Hood, Erath, Eastland, Hamilton and Somervell Counties July 1-2 Residents in Hood, Erath, Eastland, Hamilton and Somervell Counties are invited to participate in water well screenings and results meetings The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting an...
Berry’s Picks

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Lawn Grub Management The very common Junebug found in Texas is the adult stage of the white grub. There are over 100 varieties of May or June beetles in Texas and very few seldom cause a major economic loss to crop and horticulture plants, but some can be very damaging to turfgrass.
Wagons filled with hay stand on South Grafton next to the Utterback and Harris hay storage facility. Several of the buildings burned in the October 1909 fire. Courtesy photo

Wagons filled with hay stand on South Grafton next to the Utterback and Harris hay storage facility. Several of the buildings burned in the October 1909 fire. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The C. H. Strong Poultry House and livery known as the Deaton old stable on Grafton Street were destroyed by fire on October 30, 1909.The fire started in the stable which was operated by O.N. Snell, veterinary surgeon. The building was mostly used by Utterback & Harris for storing hay.
Arturo Reyes is a 2015 Dublin High School graduate who works as a lead installer for the construction company Chatham Worth Specialties. Submitted photo

Arturo Reyes is a 2015 Dublin High School graduate who works as a lead installer for the construction company Chatham Worth Specialties. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Arturo Reyes

Eva Frederick
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Dublin graduate Arturo Reyes is always setting new goals for himself. “Once I start feeling comfortable, that’s when I feel like maybe it’s time for a new goal,” he said.
Calling All the Faithful

Calling All the Faithful

Faith: Calling All the Faithful

Jerry D. Ousley
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Hebrews 11 is righty dubbed “The Hall of Faith.” The chapter begins by identifying just what faith is. You see, so many have the wrong view of faith. So many have been told that if they have the faith to give generously from their resources that God will bless them.

Faith: How Can We Do the Right Thing When We Are Afraid?’

Carey Kinsolving
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
“If I saw soldiers hurting Jesus, I’d want to help, but I might be too scared,” says Lucas, 9. “I’d probably hide behind a camel.”Fear can stop us from doing the right thing. In John 19:3842, we meet two men who were afraid, but they still found the courage to do what was right.