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Everything Shredded just got rid of decades of old documents for my mom. And it was quick and easy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was helping my mom look for a document last week when we both noticed the amount of unnecessary paperwork she had...
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Order up! The Pizza Place reopens at its new location.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Pizza Place has been dishing up some of the best pizza in Stephenville since 1967 and the iconic restaurant has...
Apr 8, 20211 min read
The Coconut Hut is open and that can mean only one thing: Summer is just around the corner.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you are ready for a taste of summer, stop by the Coconut Hut now open for the season. After a winter hiatus, the...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
Ross Dress for Less is opening in Stephenville’s new power center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Who’s ready to dress for less? If your hand is raised, you’re in luck. Ross Dress for Less, a popular retailer known...
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Whitley Bettis is making a splash in the local restaurant scene. And that cheesecake she makes…
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Whitley Bettis’ cheesecake will make you cry. The 24-year-old self-professed “food lover” says she doesn’t consider...
Mar 19, 20213 min read
From the dairy farm to the hospital; this general surgeon is perfectly suited to the area.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Physicians aren’t always the easiest people to interview. They are often in a hurry or use jargon that’s hard to...
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Shoutout to Iron Horse Plumbing (and a couple of others that saved the day.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been a frustrating couple of weeks, you guys. Like many of you, the recent winter storm left a trail of...
Mar 3, 20212 min read
I love going to Newton’s Cellar for dinner, but lunch is equally delicious.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I love getting a little dressed up and having dinner at Newton’s Cellar in downtown Stephenville....
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Former Golden Gloves champ opens Stephenville Boxing Club.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Elias Medina is tough. As a social worker for Child Protective Services, Elias has to be mentally strong, but it’s...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
From saving lives to roasting corn; local paramedic ventures into the food truck business.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Kiela Whitten is someone you want to know. She is kind, easy going, smart, articulate and caring. She is funny, easy...
Feb 14, 20213 min read
Weddings, birthdays, showers: This event planner can make your next celebration a special one.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There’s a lot of work that goes into planning a big event. From finding the right venue and setting the menu to...
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Everything Shredded is a new mobile service that will destroy those unwanted documents.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new mobile business has hit the streets and is ready to shred. Literally. Longtime Stephenville residents LeAnn...
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Enjoy a summer glow with a customized spray tan.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I have a theory: Tan fat looks better than white fat, which is why I slipped into Tahiti Tan last week, just prior...
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Hey crawfish lovers, it’s time to celebrate! The Shack is now open.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m about to help with your weekend plans. A new restaurant – The Shack – is set to host its grand opening and you...
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Tahiti Tan now offering red light therapy; a renewing, regenerating healing lamp you will love.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s No. 1 tanning salon, Tahiti Tan, is now offering a new service to its customers: Red light therapy....
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Another national retailer is coming to Stephenville. This time, it’s Old Navy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I know. I can hardly believe it either, but it’s happening people. Old Navy is coming to Stephenville! “We are...
Jan 4, 20211 min read
Longtime family physician joins medical team at AccelHealth.
BTS NEWS Special Report AccelHealth CEO Esther Taylor has announced that Dr. Charles Childers, DO has joined the AccelHealth medical...
Jan 4, 20211 min read
New company coming to Stephenville is bringing 75 jobs with it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new company moving into Stephenville is expected to bring 75 new jobs to the area. Clean Control Corporation, a...
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Whataburger fans, rejoice! Stephenville’s big, new restaurant is opening next spring.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There’s good news for the Whataburger faithful who will soon get to enjoy those delicious patty melts and famous...
Dec 23, 20201 min read
T.J. Maxx is coming to Stephenville; joining Hobby Lobby, Ulta and Five Below in new power center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Shopping in Stephenville just keeps getting better. T.J. Maxx has signed to join the growing lineup at Washington...
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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