Library Log

On Thursday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. the Erath County Genealogical Society will host a Round Table Discussion at the Dublin Public Library about the history of the Edna Hill Community. Those interested in sharing or learning about Edna Hill are invited. Suggestions for future sessions are welcome.

As seen on Dairy Queen

Any recent readers of the column know that I’m not a fan of being pushed into the spotlight. However, I’m also grateful for all the well-wishing and greetings I got for my 40th birthday. This means I get to grin and bear it when my birthday gets put on the Dublin Dairy Queen sign.

Shortcut words: lazy or efficient?

Americans like being the best at things. We’re the best at baseball, jazz, freedom, national parks—pretty much anything Ken Burns has already covered. Yes, living in the Land of Opportunity is glorious. Now, I’d like to award us (and, by us, I mean U.S.

Heal the Rifts

“Now it is not an enemy who insults me, otherwise I could bear it; it is not a foe who rises up against me, otherwise I could hide from him. But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend! We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Now swim

“In his heart, a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” - Proverbs 16: 9 I walked into the radio station seeking a part-time job. It was back in 1994 shortly after I completed my 3-year Bible course. I was prepared to do anything just to bring in an income.

Berry's Picks

It has been another hard summer for gardeners, with the dry weather, oppressive heat, and high nighttime temperatures. These have been difficult circumstances to keep gardens productive. If your summer garden has you stressed and ready to throw in the towel, you may want to try a fall garden.

Fenceline Chatter

Common Name(s): Blister beetle, other blister beetle species, striped blister beetle Description Blister beetles are in the insect family Melòidae.   They can be found in many different colors and several sizes and body shapes.

Library Log

The Erath County Genealogical Society has pledged $2,500 to assist with the library remodel planned with the $89,000 Transformation Grant from the Tocker Foundation.

DISD offers free, reduced-price lunches

Dublin ISD announced its policy recently for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

CCMC aims to fill gaps in rural specialty care

Rural communities have less access to healthcare services than their urban counterparts. Access to care can help prevent disease as it includes early detection, screenings, and treatment. This can help people achieve a higher quality of life and even increase their life expectancy.