Commentary

Waiting for the return of Christ

Waiting for the return of Christ

Waiting for the return of Christ

Ken Barnes
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!
Chew, Chew, Chew

Chew, Chew, Chew

Chew, Chew, Chew

Pamford Davis
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Born and raised in rural Central New York State; I was well accustomed to the sight of Holstein cows grazing. They ate grass slowly and chewed their cud. It wasn’t a fast food routine. Cows chew, chew and chew some more.
Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Cross Timber Land Management SymposiumCurrently our soil moisture is good, and the grass is green, but unfortunately, this good spell is not predicted to last long into the summer.
Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Erath Extension Agent Lonnie JenschkeTwo great programs are coming the end of this month!!New and Beginning Landowner WorkshopThis workshop will be addressing Conservation Challenges Associated with Ex-Urban Beginner Land Stewards.The program will be April 27, 2024, from 9:00-3:00 p.m.

Elbows to be thrown for BBBS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Those who love the yummy goodness of delicious macaroni and cheese may want to check out a fundraiser this weekend for a great cause with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Erath County.The Big Cheese will be held at 3 p.m.
Museum appreciates its volunteers

Museum appreciates its volunteers

Museum appreciates its volunteers

Paul Gaudette
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Smiles and snacks were shared Saturday, April 13 at the Dublin Historical Museum as it honored its helpers with a volunteer appreciation day.“All of these people have been so good in helping us,” said Historical Society President Ben Pate. “We wanted to show them how much it means to us.
One For The Ages

One For The Ages

One For The Ages

John Moore
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It isn’t fair that some people never seem to age. Or that others age early.We all had that one kid in our class who had a baby face when we were children, and they still do.Then, there was the kid in the class who appeared to be in the 16th grade from the third grade on.
Some believed that the small amount of uranium in Comanche County dirt had health benefits. People would pay $2 to sit in genuine Comanche County dirt for a 90-minute session. | submitted photo

Some believed that the small amount of uranium in Comanche County dirt had health benefits. People would pay $2 to sit in genuine Comanche County dirt for a 90-minute session. | submitted photo

Museum Matters

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
After the dropping of the atomic bombs, ending the war with Japan, nuclear science was in the news on a regular basis. The Atomic Energy Commission was offering bonuses to those who found new sources of uranium for the Department of Defense.

Where Are They Now? Victor Vasquez

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Victor Vasquez started cutting hair in middle school. First it was his and his brother’s hair.“As I got better at it, I started cutting my dad’s,” he said. “And then my uncles came around, and by the time I got to high school, I had buddies coming around [for a haircut].

Life from Drought

Jerry Ousley
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
“I’m so dry I could spit in Lake Michigan and make dust fly!” Have you ever been that dry? Truthfully, none of us have ever been that dry. But it sure feels like it sometimes.