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    Land and residential properties rise as Erath County becomes attractive destination.
    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    Land and residential properties rise as Erath County becomes attractive destination.

    By KATIE BURR and SHAWN STONE Publishing note: The following information was submitted by local real estate agents Katie Burr and Shawn S...
    Planning a spring break or summer trip? Here’s some solid advice on vacation rentals.
    • 4 days ago
    • 3 min

    Planning a spring break or summer trip? Here’s some solid advice on vacation rentals.

    By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Depending on your reason for travel, destination, length of stay and number in your party, it’s always good to weig...
    It’s been 8 years since Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were murdered. I haven’t forgotten.
    • Feb 2
    • 5 min

    It’s been 8 years since Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were murdered. I haven’t forgotten.

    By JON KOONSMAN When I began writing and speaking publicly about the murder of two great Americans - US Navy SEAL CPO Chris Kyle and Amer...
    Going Places: If it’s time for a little self-care, book yourself into this premier destination spa.
    • Feb 2
    • 3 min

    Going Places: If it’s time for a little self-care, book yourself into this premier destination spa.

    By MARILYN ROBITAILLE As we continue to adjust to the changes in our lives brought about by COVID, the term “self-care” has taken on new ...
    On the Move with Betsy and Greg: Vagabonding during a pandemic.
    • Jan 30
    • 4 min

    On the Move with Betsy and Greg: Vagabonding during a pandemic.

    By GREG BALL Hello everybody, sorry it has been so long since I’ve checked in. It has been quite a year, hasn’t it? Like many of you our ...
    Going Places: When you hear London calling, try the King’s Cross area.
    • Jan 26
    • 3 min

    Going Places: When you hear London calling, try the King’s Cross area.

    By MARILYN ROBITAILLE I’ve noticed that often times people fall into two categories when it comes to travel: those who like to cover terr...
    A new travel column called ‘Going Places’ is coming to BTS News. And it’s going to be great!
    • Jan 18
    • 2 min

    A new travel column called ‘Going Places’ is coming to BTS News. And it’s going to be great!

    By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Here we are in the midst of COVID on the scary rise and political chaos reaching a fever pitch. You can either wall...
    2020 showed me a number of things that gave me grave concern. And hope.
    • Jan 2
    • 3 min

    2020 showed me a number of things that gave me grave concern. And hope.

    By JON KOONSMAN Adios, 2020. I won’t miss you when you’re gone. You’ve shown me a number of things that give me grave concern about the h...
    Christmas with the Vanden Berges. (We’re not the Kranks, but close.)
    • Dec 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    Christmas with the Vanden Berges. (We’re not the Kranks, but close.)

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Christmas with the Kranks is one of my favorite holiday movies, and to our surprise, the Vanden Berges (that’s us) a...
    Love, family and Christmases in Bluff Dale.
    • Dec 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Love, family and Christmases in Bluff Dale.

    By CATHEY SIMS HARTMANN Many of you may have known my sister, Mary Anne Yarbrough Foreman. She was the communication specialist at Tarlet...
    The Joel Osteen I knew (back in the day when I became the accidental barber.)
    • Dec 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Joel Osteen I knew (back in the day when I became the accidental barber.)

    By LISA OWENS There are a lot of haters out there; trolls who are looking for the next person, place, thing, entity, organization, theory...
    ‘The vaccine is my way back to holding our grandchildren again.’
    • Dec 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    ‘The vaccine is my way back to holding our grandchildren again.’

    By Dr. BILL HODGES Special to BTS NEWS I plan to take the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available to us. There are a couple of ...
    Nothing lifts the spirit like singing Joy to the World in church.
    • Dec 13, 2020
    • 1 min

    Nothing lifts the spirit like singing Joy to the World in church.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE We went back to church today. It was the first time we had settled into the pew of our familiar sanctuary in months;...
    ‘Ciao, ciao for now, now and be kind.’ Life lessons from an Aspen bus driver.
    • Dec 11, 2020
    • 3 min

    ‘Ciao, ciao for now, now and be kind.’ Life lessons from an Aspen bus driver.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I needed a break; a cheerful escape to a place where we could enjoy a change of scenery. So we packe...
    The revitalization of Stephenville will have a direct effect on Erath County.
    • Nov 10, 2020
    • 1 min

    The revitalization of Stephenville will have a direct effect on Erath County.

    By CATHEY SIMS The city of Stephenville was recently designated as an official Main Street community by the Texas Historical Commission. ...
    Diary of a Diet Week 3: I trotted, avoided Chardonnay and lost 2 more pounds. Yay me!
    • Nov 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    Diary of a Diet Week 3: I trotted, avoided Chardonnay and lost 2 more pounds. Yay me!

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys, things went considerably better than last week. I only lost two pounds, but hey, at least the scale is mov...
    Erath County Clerk Gwinda Jones: Our election team has worked tirelessly for months.
    • Nov 7, 2020
    • 3 min

    Erath County Clerk Gwinda Jones: Our election team has worked tirelessly for months.

    By GWINDA JONES Erath County Clerk I am beyond grateful! This election could not have happened without a lot of amazing people. First of ...
    Week 2 of the keto diet: Halloween kicked my butt and the Chardonnay didn’t help.
    • Nov 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Week 2 of the keto diet: Halloween kicked my butt and the Chardonnay didn’t help.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE I don’t know whose dumb idea it was to start a keto diet. (Mine.) Or who thought it would be smart to document their...
    A strict no-carb diet is underfoot in the VB household. Here’s how the first week went.
    • Oct 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    A strict no-carb diet is underfoot in the VB household. Here’s how the first week went.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Turning 50 has been rough. My once fairly speedy metabolism seems to have hit the skids and those extra pounds I had...
    Jon Koonsman turned 50. And here are a few things he has learned.
    • Oct 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Jon Koonsman turned 50. And here are a few things he has learned.

    I turned 50 this week. I expect I’ve lived a relatively simple life by most standards. I’ve fought fires, gathered renegades, guided hunt...
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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 12 hours ago
    • 1 min

    Today was a good day. Nana received her vaccination and our family is so thankful.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes has an ending so twisty it will linger with you for days.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    Land and residential properties rise as Erath County becomes attractive destination.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    Two tasty dishes that will keep your diet on track. (And guess what? They are simple to make.)

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    Big congratulations! City secretary Staci King earns prestigious designation.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 4 days ago
    • 1 min

    Erath County Vaccination Center set to reopen Thursday and Friday; number of active cases drops.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 12 hours ago
    • 1 min

    Today was a good day. Nana received her vaccination and our family is so thankful.

    170 Write a comment
    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    Netflix’s Behind Her Eyes has an ending so twisty it will linger with you for days.

    124 Write a comment
    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    Land and residential properties rise as Erath County becomes attractive destination.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    Two tasty dishes that will keep your diet on track. (And guess what? They are simple to make.)

    79 Write a comment
    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    Big congratulations! City secretary Staci King earns prestigious designation.

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    Sara Vanden Berge
    • 4 days ago
    • 1 min

    Erath County Vaccination Center set to reopen Thursday and Friday; number of active cases drops.

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