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A news site focusing on people, places and events happening in and around Stephenville and Erath County, Texas.

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Summer camps aren’t over yet. Here’s a look at what’s still available.

Summer camps aren’t over yet. Here’s a look at what’s still available.

Summer camps aren’t over yet. Here’s a look at what’s still available.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer is underway and while lots of camps and Vacation Bible Schools have already taken place, the fun is not...

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LATEST NEWS

Local democrats to host ‘No Kings’ rally at Erath County Courthouse on Saturday.

Local democrats to host ‘No Kings’ rally at Erath County Courthouse on Saturday.

Local democrats to host ‘No Kings’ rally at Erath County Courthouse on Saturday.

1 day ago

Celebrate your dad on Father’s Day with these local gift ideas.

Celebrate your dad on Father’s Day with these local gift ideas.

Celebrate your dad on Father’s Day with these local gift ideas.

2 days ago

Anheuser-Busch donates pallet of water to Erath County firefighters as part of its emergency relief program.

Anheuser-Busch donates pallet of water to Erath County firefighters as part of its emergency relief program.

Anheuser-Busch donates pallet of water to Erath County firefighters as part of its emergency relief program.

2 days ago

Skilled nursing vs. long term care: Learn the differences at this free educational lunch. (There will be Bingo too!)

Skilled nursing vs. long term care: Learn the differences at this free educational lunch. (There will be Bingo too!)

Skilled nursing vs. long term care: Learn the differences at this free educational lunch. (There will be Bingo too!)

3 days ago

Federal judge sentences former Tarleton professor to year in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from university.

Federal judge sentences former Tarleton professor to year in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from university.

Federal judge sentences former Tarleton professor to year in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from university.

3 days ago

Let’s make a spring roll cucumber salad (with a side of Chick-fil-A.)

Let’s make a spring roll cucumber salad (with a side of Chick-fil-A.)

Let’s make a spring roll cucumber salad (with a side of Chick-fil-A.)

4 days ago

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Fitness Friday: Take part in this quick workout with Mauro Blessed Matai and Shayla Murdock.

Fitness Friday: Take part in this quick workout with Mauro Blessed Matai and Shayla Murdock.

Fitness Friday: Take part in this quick workout with Mauro Blessed Matai and Shayla Murdock.

Jun 6

Charles Broyles gets 20 years in prison after jury finds him guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Charles Broyles gets 20 years in prison after jury finds him guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Charles Broyles gets 20 years in prison after jury finds him guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Jun 5

For a fresh, summery take on tacos, try these made with chicken and teriyaki.

For a fresh, summery take on tacos, try these made with chicken and teriyaki.

For a fresh, summery take on tacos, try these made with chicken and teriyaki.

Jun 3

Erath County grand jury indicts couple charged in near drowning of 3-year-old child.

Erath County grand jury indicts couple charged in near drowning of 3-year-old child.

Erath County grand jury indicts couple charged in near drowning of 3-year-old child.

May 29

Sign up now to take part in Stephenville’s annual Fourth of July parade.

Sign up now to take part in Stephenville’s annual Fourth of July parade.

Sign up now to take part in Stephenville’s annual Fourth of July parade.

May 28

Protect your complexion and add a beautiful glow with ALASTIN Skincare’s HydraTint Mineral Sunscreen.

Protect your complexion and add a beautiful glow with ALASTIN Skincare’s HydraTint Mineral Sunscreen.

Protect your complexion and add a beautiful glow with ALASTIN Skincare’s HydraTint Mineral Sunscreen.

May 27

Beneath the Book Club: It’s time to talk about The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand. I absolutely loved it!

Beneath the Book Club: It’s time to talk about The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand. I absolutely loved it!

Beneath the Book Club: It’s time to talk about The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand. I absolutely loved it!

May 27

Self-defense demonstration: How to break a grip.

Self-defense demonstration: How to break a grip.

Self-defense demonstration: How to break a grip.

May 23

‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.

‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.

‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.

May 22

Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.

Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.

Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.

May 20

Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.

Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.

Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.

May 18

Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine offers an inspirational walk you won’t soon forget.

Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine offers an inspirational walk you won’t soon forget.

Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine offers an inspirational walk you won’t soon forget.

May 16

Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.

Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.

Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.

May 15

Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.

Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.

Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.

May 15

If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.

If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.

If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.

May 15

OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Julianne’s Building and Home Design acquires 3D program that gives clients a realistic look at their remodel/redesign projects.

Julianne’s Building and Home Design acquires 3D program that gives clients a realistic look at their remodel/redesign projects.

Julianne’s Building and Home Design acquires 3D program that gives clients a realistic look at their remodel/redesign projects.

Jun 4

Learn more about Companion Senior Care, an agency committed to serving the overlooked and underserved in rural counties.

Learn more about Companion Senior Care, an agency committed to serving the overlooked and underserved in rural counties.

Learn more about Companion Senior Care, an agency committed to serving the overlooked and underserved in rural counties.

Jun 3

Tarleton State announces name of university’s new event center.

Tarleton State announces name of university’s new event center.

Tarleton State announces name of university’s new event center.

May 30

A new medspa on the Erath County Courthouse Square offers a range of luxurious treatments in an upscale setting.

A new medspa on the Erath County Courthouse Square offers a range of luxurious treatments in an upscale setting.

A new medspa on the Erath County Courthouse Square offers a range of luxurious treatments in an upscale setting.

May 13

Bruner Motors in downtown Stephenville features the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali.

Bruner Motors in downtown Stephenville features the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali.

Bruner Motors in downtown Stephenville features the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali.

May 12

Rockin’ P in downtown Stephenville gets new owners with an all-new vision.

Rockin’ P in downtown Stephenville gets new owners with an all-new vision.

Rockin’ P in downtown Stephenville gets new owners with an all-new vision.

Apr 29

Tarleton State’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine one step closer to becoming reality with passage of HB 125.

Tarleton State’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine one step closer to becoming reality with passage of HB 125.

Tarleton State’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine one step closer to becoming reality with passage of HB 125.

Apr 28

El Corral Restaurant to open 2nd location while unveiling its latest menu with new dishes and ‘fancy’ cocktails.

El Corral Restaurant to open 2nd location while unveiling its latest menu with new dishes and ‘fancy’ cocktails.

El Corral Restaurant to open 2nd location while unveiling its latest menu with new dishes and ‘fancy’ cocktails.

Apr 8

Small, locally-owned waste management company says top-notch customer service is its No. 1 priority.

Small, locally-owned waste management company says top-notch customer service is its No. 1 priority.

Small, locally-owned waste management company says top-notch customer service is its No. 1 priority.

Mar 23

Who wants a pineapple mango refresher? Smoothie King coming to Stephenville late summer/early fall.

Who wants a pineapple mango refresher? Smoothie King coming to Stephenville late summer/early fall.

Who wants a pineapple mango refresher? Smoothie King coming to Stephenville late summer/early fall.

Mar 19

Featuring 72 TVs and capacity for 350, Buffalo Wild Wings opens on campus of Tarleton State University.

Featuring 72 TVs and capacity for 350, Buffalo Wild Wings opens on campus of Tarleton State University.

Featuring 72 TVs and capacity for 350, Buffalo Wild Wings opens on campus of Tarleton State University.

Mar 10

This Stephenville-based tree trimming company will keep your trees in tip-top shape.

This Stephenville-based tree trimming company will keep your trees in tip-top shape.

This Stephenville-based tree trimming company will keep your trees in tip-top shape.

Mar 6

Prime expands retail, manufacturing operations with new Weatherford branch and Stephenville relocation.

Prime expands retail, manufacturing operations with new Weatherford branch and Stephenville relocation.

Prime expands retail, manufacturing operations with new Weatherford branch and Stephenville relocation.

Mar 2

Cheers! Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill adds brunch to its weekend service, and it’s delish.

Cheers! Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill adds brunch to its weekend service, and it’s delish.

Cheers! Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill adds brunch to its weekend service, and it’s delish.

Mar 1

La Paloma, a sustainable Spanish revival community, breaks ground in Stephenville.

La Paloma, a sustainable Spanish revival community, breaks ground in Stephenville.

La Paloma, a sustainable Spanish revival community, breaks ground in Stephenville.

Feb 27

Looking to build or remodel your home or office? Manuel Labor Construction LLC offers free estimates.

Looking to build or remodel your home or office? Manuel Labor Construction LLC offers free estimates.

Looking to build or remodel your home or office? Manuel Labor Construction LLC offers free estimates.

Feb 15

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Local med spa rebranded with new name, look and additional services.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Local med spa rebranded with new name, look and additional services.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Local med spa rebranded with new name, look and additional services.

Feb 13

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Stephenville; new hotel will be largest in the area.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Stephenville; new hotel will be largest in the area.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Stephenville; new hotel will be largest in the area.

Feb 5

Palm Trees

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