Commentary

The Twenty Verse Life

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

In 2 Chronicles 33, the first twenty verses summarize the life of King Manasseh. As I read those twenty verses I was moved very deeply because of the wickedness of this king, and how God got his attention. Here is his story: In verses 1-9 we are told of his original deeds.

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Minimize the risk of West Nile virus infectionStay safe from mosquitoborne disease by preventing bites With West Nile virus present in Texas, mosquito bites escalate beyond an itchy annoyance to a potentially deadly threat. In response to the virus’s continued presence throughout the state and U.S.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Healthy Aging Month is observed during the month of September.This observance raises awareness on the physical and mental health of older adults and serves as a reminder that as we age, our minds and bodies change.

Miss Jackie Jordan, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl A. Jordan was crowned the first queen of the Dublin Free Fall Fair in 1959. Her escort was Charles Eoff. It took place in the Community Building at the Fair grounds. | Dublin Historical Museum archive photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

For the Dublin Free Fall Fair of 1956, the plan was to move the gymnasium located at Alexander to the Dublin Fair Grounds. The gymnasium was originally built for the Alexander School until school consolidation closed that school and made those students attend class in Dublin.

Though William Hancock has had his share of ups and downs in life, he now enjoys working in electrical technology and helping in prison ministry. Submitted photo

Where Are They Now? William Hancock

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

William Hancock’s life has had some ups and downs, and he spent much of his adult years incarcerated. Now out of prison and nearly 20 years sober, Hancock is now enjoying life as an electrical engineer and prison minister. “Instead of burning bridges, I’m building them,” he said.

You wanna make a bet?

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Years ago, we went on a family vacation to Niagara Falls. Our two kids were grown and married but no grandchildren as of yet.

Living by Word and Spirit

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Zachariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.“Some Christians neglect the word and seek only the subjective experience,” said John Morgan, a Confederate Cavalry officer in the American Civil War.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Parents you Pick Up Along the Way

Paul Gaudette Dette

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

They say that there are families by blood and families you choose. I think you start to respect both of these bonds more the older you get.As I became an adult, I started to recognize how much work my parents did both in and outside of the house to make sure I had a good life and felt supported.

A Fair Deal

John Moore

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The photo was taken quickly with little thought of its future impact. It was just one on the 36-count roll of Kodak color film that she’d bought for her vacation.My sister was on a Colorado trip. She booked a trip on a vintage train that traveled on vintage tracks.