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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.

Barney Ross Billue Sr. By SARA VANDEN BERGE The following report contains graphic language connected to an alleged sexual assault in Erath County. An Erath County grand jury on Thursday indicted a man accused of sexually assaulting a female in August 2026. Sixty-six-year-old Barney Ross Billue Sr. was indicted for sexual assault (enhanced), a first degree felony. He is being held at the Erath County Jail on a $100,000 bond. The following narrative is from the offici

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Self-defense demonstration with Officer Blessed Matai.

Self-defense demonstration with Officer Blessed Matai.

Self-defense demonstration with Officer Blessed Matai.

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Newton’s Saddlerack hosting ‘Boots, bottles and bites.’ Purchase your tickets now.

Newton’s Saddlerack hosting ‘Boots, bottles and bites.’ Purchase your tickets now.

Newton’s Saddlerack hosting ‘Boots, bottles and bites.’ Purchase your tickets now.

6 hours ago

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.

1 day ago

Tarleton’s annual homecoming parade gets rolling Saturday morning in Stephenville.

Tarleton’s annual homecoming parade gets rolling Saturday morning in Stephenville.

Tarleton’s annual homecoming parade gets rolling Saturday morning in Stephenville.

1 day ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

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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.

3 days ago

Tarleton State memorial bonfire returns Friday with free shuttle service.

Tarleton State memorial bonfire returns Friday with free shuttle service.

Tarleton State memorial bonfire returns Friday with free shuttle service.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Dude loves toys, tug-of-war and is always ready for fun; he just needs to find the right home.

Dude loves toys, tug-of-war and is always ready for fun; he just needs to find the right home.

Dude loves toys, tug-of-war and is always ready for fun; he just needs to find the right home.

4 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

5 days ago

Mark your calendar for the Chamber’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat at Stephenville City Park.

Mark your calendar for the Chamber’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat at Stephenville City Park.

Mark your calendar for the Chamber’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat at Stephenville City Park.

6 days ago

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

Halloween haunted house bringing scares, screams and fun to Dublin.

Halloween haunted house bringing scares, screams and fun to Dublin.

Halloween haunted house bringing scares, screams and fun to Dublin.

Oct 8

Make your home smell like fall without the harsh chemicals.

Make your home smell like fall without the harsh chemicals.

Make your home smell like fall without the harsh chemicals.

Oct 8

14 artists, 1 fantastic day: Bull Nettle announces lineup for its annual music bash.

14 artists, 1 fantastic day: Bull Nettle announces lineup for its annual music bash.

14 artists, 1 fantastic day: Bull Nettle announces lineup for its annual music bash.

Oct 7

Cozy fall days call for chocolate chip banana bread.

Cozy fall days call for chocolate chip banana bread.

Cozy fall days call for chocolate chip banana bread.

Oct 7

Help the Erath County Humane Society stock its new shelter using its Amazon ‘wish list.’

Help the Erath County Humane Society stock its new shelter using its Amazon ‘wish list.’

Help the Erath County Humane Society stock its new shelter using its Amazon ‘wish list.’

Oct 6

Let’s make Croque Monsieur as seen in the movie ‘It's Complicated.’

Let’s make Croque Monsieur as seen in the movie ‘It's Complicated.’

Let’s make Croque Monsieur as seen in the movie ‘It's Complicated.’

Oct 6

Man pleads guilty to fleeing scene of deadly motorcycle accident; sentenced to 20 years.

Man pleads guilty to fleeing scene of deadly motorcycle accident; sentenced to 20 years.

Man pleads guilty to fleeing scene of deadly motorcycle accident; sentenced to 20 years.

Oct 5

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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.

2 days ago

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

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

May 5

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Apr 30

Autumn Lantern Display

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