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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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Get cozy, Beneath the Book Clubbers. It’s time to choose November’s read.

Get cozy, Beneath the Book Clubbers. It’s time to choose November’s read.

Get cozy, Beneath the Book Clubbers. It’s time to choose November’s read.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Grab your favorite fall candle and cuddle into a comfy blanket because it’s time to choose Beneath the Book Club’s November read. We’ve got three books to choose from - a novel about the risks we take to protect the ones we love in a world where crisis is always just around the corner, another that’s blown up on TikTok and a slow-burn romance that travels back in time to 1997 Vermont. Keep scrolling to learn more about each of them. 1. Hollow Bo

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LATEST NEWS

Tarleton State hosting its annual fall carnival this week. Think games, trick-or-treating and tons of fun!

Tarleton State hosting its annual fall carnival this week. Think games, trick-or-treating and tons of fun!

Tarleton State hosting its annual fall carnival this week. Think games, trick-or-treating and tons of fun!

23 hours ago

Crockpot lemon chicken pasta combines healthy ingredients with convenience.

Crockpot lemon chicken pasta combines healthy ingredients with convenience.

Crockpot lemon chicken pasta combines healthy ingredients with convenience.

1 day ago

This pretty Anatolian Shepard is looking for an active family to adopt him.

This pretty Anatolian Shepard is looking for an active family to adopt him.

This pretty Anatolian Shepard is looking for an active family to adopt him.

2 days ago

It's almost time to 'fall back' and you’ll get an extra hour of zzzs.

It's almost time to 'fall back' and you’ll get an extra hour of zzzs.

It's almost time to 'fall back' and you’ll get an extra hour of zzzs.

2 days ago

Here's what you need to know about the final week of early voting.

Here's what you need to know about the final week of early voting.

Here's what you need to know about the final week of early voting.

3 days ago

Let’s make game day granola bars!

Let’s make game day granola bars!

Let’s make game day granola bars!

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Freshen up your fall wardrobe with these laundry tips.

Freshen up your fall wardrobe with these laundry tips.

Freshen up your fall wardrobe with these laundry tips.

6 days ago

W.K. Gordon Center hosting festive trick-or-treat event on Halloween night.

W.K. Gordon Center hosting festive trick-or-treat event on Halloween night.

W.K. Gordon Center hosting festive trick-or-treat event on Halloween night.

7 days ago

Soup season: Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage will make them ask for seconds.

Soup season: Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage will make them ask for seconds.

Soup season: Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage will make them ask for seconds.

Oct 20

Former IT director back in custody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerge.

Former IT director back in custody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerge.

Former IT director back in custody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerge.

Oct 19

Erath County inmate who escaped from jail is indicted by grand jury.

Erath County inmate who escaped from jail is indicted by grand jury.

Erath County inmate who escaped from jail is indicted by grand jury.

Oct 18

Tarleton State renames homecoming reunion tradition after the late Darrell Brown.

Tarleton State renames homecoming reunion tradition after the late Darrell Brown.

Tarleton State renames homecoming reunion tradition after the late Darrell Brown.

Oct 18

Self-defense demonstration with Officer Blessed Matai.

Self-defense demonstration with Officer Blessed Matai.

Self-defense demonstration with Officer Blessed Matai.

Oct 16

Erath County grand jury indicts man for sexual assault; he is being held on $100K bond.

Erath County grand jury indicts man for sexual assault; he is being held on $100K bond.

Erath County grand jury indicts man for sexual assault; he is being held on $100K bond.

Oct 16

Incoming cool front means it’s time to make cinnamon roll bread.

Incoming cool front means it’s time to make cinnamon roll bread.

Incoming cool front means it’s time to make cinnamon roll bread.

Oct 15

Local chemist shares new skincare products she’s using this fall.

Local chemist shares new skincare products she’s using this fall.

Local chemist shares new skincare products she’s using this fall.

Oct 14

Flock cameras are being knocked down in Erath County. Law enforcement officials say it needs to stop.

Flock cameras are being knocked down in Erath County. Law enforcement officials say it needs to stop.

Flock cameras are being knocked down in Erath County. Law enforcement officials say it needs to stop.

Oct 13

Ruffles, Henderson Junior High’s emotional support dog, goes missing.

Ruffles, Henderson Junior High’s emotional support dog, goes missing.

Ruffles, Henderson Junior High’s emotional support dog, goes missing.

Oct 12

Spirits of Erath: 16th annual Cemetery Walk tells the story of local pioneers.

Spirits of Erath: 16th annual Cemetery Walk tells the story of local pioneers.

Spirits of Erath: 16th annual Cemetery Walk tells the story of local pioneers.

Oct 12

Clayton Iley’s exotic cars will be sold to fund restitution to his victims.

Clayton Iley’s exotic cars will be sold to fund restitution to his victims.

Clayton Iley’s exotic cars will be sold to fund restitution to his victims.

Oct 11

Flu prevention research study underway in Stephenville; participants compensated up to $1,200.

Flu prevention research study underway in Stephenville; participants compensated up to $1,200.

Flu prevention research study underway in Stephenville; participants compensated up to $1,200.

Oct 8

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Hico Total Health and Wellness now accepting insurance.

Hico Total Health and Wellness now accepting insurance.

Hico Total Health and Wellness now accepting insurance.

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Farm to table: De Leon ranch selling grain-finished beef free of antibiotics and added hormones.

Farm to table: De Leon ranch selling grain-finished beef free of antibiotics and added hormones.

Farm to table: De Leon ranch selling grain-finished beef free of antibiotics and added hormones.

Oct 14

Wellness Wednesday: Discover benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The Wellness Bar.

Wellness Wednesday: Discover benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The Wellness Bar.

Wellness Wednesday: Discover benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The Wellness Bar.

Oct 14

Wellness Wednesday with Skin Med Spa: What's the right skincare for you?

Wellness Wednesday with Skin Med Spa: What's the right skincare for you?

Wellness Wednesday with Skin Med Spa: What's the right skincare for you?

Oct 7

Peachy Keen showcases its health and beauty essentials for Wellness Wednesday.

Peachy Keen showcases its health and beauty essentials for Wellness Wednesday.

Peachy Keen showcases its health and beauty essentials for Wellness Wednesday.

Sep 30

McLemore Financial Group celebrating 15 years with anniversary party/Chamber mix.

McLemore Financial Group celebrating 15 years with anniversary party/Chamber mix.

McLemore Financial Group celebrating 15 years with anniversary party/Chamber mix.

Sep 27

SOAR Physical Therapy unveils new wellness and recovery clinic at its downtown Stephenville location.

SOAR Physical Therapy unveils new wellness and recovery clinic at its downtown Stephenville location.

SOAR Physical Therapy unveils new wellness and recovery clinic at its downtown Stephenville location.

Sep 9

Wellness Wednesday with The Water Shop: The beauty of good hydration.

Wellness Wednesday with The Water Shop: The beauty of good hydration.

Wellness Wednesday with The Water Shop: The beauty of good hydration.

Sep 9

Cowboy Capital Ventures set to host grand opening celebration and you’re invited.

Cowboy Capital Ventures set to host grand opening celebration and you’re invited.

Cowboy Capital Ventures set to host grand opening celebration and you’re invited.

Sep 8

Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.

Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.

Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.

Aug 13

Exciting new openings: Baskin-Robbins and Panera Bread coming to Stephenville this week.

Exciting new openings: Baskin-Robbins and Panera Bread coming to Stephenville this week.

Exciting new openings: Baskin-Robbins and Panera Bread coming to Stephenville this week.

Aug 12

TexasBank leadership changes aiming to boost community impact in Central Texas.

TexasBank leadership changes aiming to boost community impact in Central Texas.

TexasBank leadership changes aiming to boost community impact in Central Texas.

Aug 7

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

Jun 25

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Jun 24

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Jun 17

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Jun 8

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Jun 1

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

Jun 1

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

May 13

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

May 11

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

May 5

Autumn Lantern Display

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