Commentary

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Pecan weevils are a major pest for both commercial pecan production and backyard pecan producers in Comanche and surrounding counties. Under normal soil conditions we could expect to see 80% of adult weevils emerge between Aug.20 and Sept.10.

Loud and clear

John Moore

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

About 40 years ago, my dad gave me a radio. Not just any radio. It is what’s called a farm radio.According to Texas Co-op Power Magazine, in 1936 just three out of 100 farms had electricity. By the mid-1940’s it was three out of 10. That still left most farm families without power.

The basketball team of 1925 - 26. Delma Fulford capt ‘26, Mary McBride capt ‘25, Thelma Shaddox jump center, Ora Gilbreath guard and all state ‘26, Delma Warren capt ’28 all state ‘27 forward, Lattie Rackly guard, Mable Whitfield guard, Faye McKinney jump center, Allie Mae Benton guard, Jewell Preston run center, Hazel Hennessee capt ‘27, Violet Phillips forward, (not seen) Miss Cleo Price coach. The gymnasium is seen behind the team. Submitted photo

Museum Matters

News Staff

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

On the back of one of the photos we have in the museum, it lists the names of the girls who played on the girls basketball team of 1926. This remarkable photo shows all the girls in their uniforms. It was probably taken at the end of basketball season.

Maurica Gordon who attended Dublin High School is working to get her GED to begin furthering her education after working for many years. Submitted photo

Where Are They Now: Maurica Gordon

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Maurica Gordon has always loved caring for others — and between a career in healthcare and a family of six (plus a menagerie of pets), Gordon has built a life around her passion.

The Part of the wall that didn’t fall

Jerry Ousley

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

… Or, The House that Came Down, Safe and Sound … but, let’s look at the incident at hand first. Moses had died leaving Joshua in charge of the twelve tribes of Israel. Forty years before this, twelve spies had been sent to spy out the land.

Salt of the Earth

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Matthew 5:13-14 “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.”Salt is a valuable commodity in some cultures. In biblical times we read about the salt covenant between man and God as the Israelites covered their grain offerings in salt as a symbol of purification.

Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Dairy Outreach and Nutrient Management ProgramTo support the dairy industry in the county, the Comanche, Erath, and Hamilton County Dairy Committees and Texas AgriLife Extension Offices will be hosting a DOPA and Nutrient Management Program at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station located in...

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Tips to avoid heat exhaustion, heatstroke AgriLife Extension experts warn outdoor activity requires greater precautions in heat.As summer temperatures increase, so does the threat of a heatrelated illness.

Library Log

News Staff

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Summer Reading Club is winding down and the final day to turn in reading logs is this Friday - July 19.Those who read at least 10 picture books or one chapter book are eligible for prizes at the library’s book fair and for other prizes including a Nintendo Switch, AirPods and much more!

Caring for our country

Paul Gaudette Dette

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

As the entire country reels from the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, The Citizen extends its thoughts and prayers to the Trump family as well as the bystander who was killed and the two that were wounded. We also pray for the shooter’s family.