Commentary

As it Happened

Ken Barnes

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

So, Ruth went out to gather grain behind the harvesters. And as it happened, she found herself working in a field that belonged to Boaz, the relative of her father-in-law, Elimelech.

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

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Blister Beetles

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

I have been getting a few calls and have seen a good many blister beetles the last couple of weeks throughout the county. Blister beetles are not necessarily uncommon in Texas, but we do not often see large numbers of them, just a few scattered around.

This B-17 bomber named Wee Willie was hit by Nazi flack in much the same way as Noel Shoup’s plane. The flack exploded and blew the left wing off. Three men escaped while the rest of the crew went down with the plane. Courtesy photo

MUSEUM MATTERS

Ben Pate

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

In 1944, those in the military knew there would be a mammoth Allied invasion into Europe, they just didn’t know where or when. The job at RAF Molesworth Air Base was to bomb any Nazi manufacturing or any military force that could be used against the Allies.

Climbing the corporate latter

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Do you want to work your way from the mailroom to the corner office? You’ve got gumption, kid, so leave it to me. I’ll give you some swell advice that’ll have you drinking gold-leafed martinis quicker than you can say “Scrooge McDuck doing the backstroke in a roomful of golden coins.

Clint Sparks, a 1993 Dublin High School graduate, enjoys some free time on Lake Granbury.

Where Are They Now? Clint Sparks

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Clint Sparks spent the two decades after high school doing farm work around the clock. Now a business owner in Granbury, he is enjoying some hard earned relaxation. Sparks graduated from Dublin High School in 1993.

“Still Working:” Medicare’s magic words for enrolling in Part B

News Staff

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Dear Toni, I’m losing the battle with Social Security about me and my wife enrolling in Medicare Part B since I am losing my group benefits effective July 31. I took early retirement during October 2022 and both me and my wife have been under company group health benefits.

Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry

Comanche Extension

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Pecan weevils are a major pest for both commercial pecan production and backyard pecan producers in Comanche and surrounding counties. Under normal conditions we would expect to see pecan weevils starting to emerge in early August.

Getting the next to last word

Curtis Honeycutt

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

If a potato can become vodka, you can become a bonafide word nerd — anything is possible. The tools and tips I share are meant to be used for good; please don’t gloat your grammar greatness over anyone; instead, use it to lift everyone up.

Men would gather on top of the air field tower to watch for planes returning from their missions. RAF Molesworth/photo public domain

Museum Matters

Ben Pate

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Noel Shoup, an American Hero flew out of Royal Air Force Molesworth, an air base located in England during his tenure in the European War. He had been in training since March 1942 to earn his wings and learned to fly the B-17 bombers.

Where Are They Now? Jamie Brewer

News Staff

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Whether she’s teaching her nieces and nephews how to garden or training new employees as a district manager for Dollar General, Jamie Brewer’s passion in life is fostering a healthy community and helping others grow.