Commentary

This appears to be a Harley-Davidson 1912 Model 8A. The photo is from the Ralph Rogers collection. The photo was taken at the Edmond Photo Studio on Patrick Street. The gentleman is unknown. | Dublin Historical Museum Archive photo

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Childhood friends William Harley and Arthur Davidson shared a fascination with bicycles and motorcycles. They worked together creating their first motorcycle in 1903 in a backyard 10' by 15' shed.

Faith: God’s Army on Earth

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

I’ve often been asked, “If God is a God of love, why did He have the Israeli people kill all the inhabitants occupying the land He promised to them? If He is such a loving God, why is the Old Testament so full of violence?

Faith: How Does the Holy Spirit Show People They Need Christ?

Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

“The Holy Spirit is here to help us believe when Christ is with his father,” says Hannah, 11.When Jesus told his disciples he was going away, I wish we could have seen their faces. Rather than Jesus being physically present with them, he sent the Holy Spirit.

Berry’s Picks

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Trouble Looms with the Pasture MealybugFolks, if you have not yet heard about this grass pest, I suggest you do a little research as it appears to be very serious.

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Tim Hartmann, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service statewide fruit specialist and assistant professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences, December through February is the best time to plant most fruit trees in Texas.

School: Dublin Intermediate News

Amanda Lisso

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A February of Growth!As we move toward the close of the fourth six weeks, there is much to celebrate at Dublin Intermediate School. Our students continue to show strong academic growth, and even more progress is ahead as we finish the school year with purpose and excitement.

Wes Budge, born in Dublin, despite an injury has used his love of sports to run his own sports performance facility in Arizona working with clientele of professional athletes both from the MLB and NFL. Submitted photo

Where are they now? Wes Budge

Eva Frederick

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Dublin-born Wes Budge always loved sports, but injuries in high school and college prevented him from playing as much as he wanted to. But his love and knowledge of sports and sports medicine drew Budge to stay close to the field.

Faith: Why Do Some People Hate Jesus and Christians?

Carey Kinsolving

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

“People hate Jesus because they want to be their own god,” says Jaiden, 8.The idea of needing a savior goes against everything in us that wants control. Yet, it should be obvious we’re not in control. The daily barrage of bad news from the media verifies this.

Just Who Is This Guy Anyway?

Faith: Just Who Is This Guy Anyway?

Jerry D. Ousley

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

He first showed up in Genesis chapter 14. There had been a war between the king of Sodom (where Lot had chosen to live) and his alliance, and a stronger four king alliance. The stronger alliance, of course, won, and carried the people and goods of Sodom away.

Fenceline Chatter

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Controlling Grassburs and FUNdamentals of Lawn CareErath County Master Gardeners (ECMG) is kicking off its 2026 Adventures in Gardening program with a class on controlling grassburs and tackling other lawn maintenance tasks. Saturday, February 28, Dr.