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Summer fun: Karaoke and Krab Kingz are back this weekend at Lucky Vines Vineyard & Winery.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Think you can sing? Or maybe you just enjoy watching those who think they can belt out a tune. Either way, summer...
Jul 5, 20231 min read
This summer slaw with mango, cucumber and cabbage pairs well with chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means light, healthy fare that tastes delicious. This recipe for mango cucumber summer slaw is the perfect...
Jul 4, 20231 min read
The Perfect Couple should be your next read; this NYT’s bestseller is becoming a Netflix series.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like a well-spun murder mystery in a beautiful setting, you should download Elin Hilderbrand’s New York...
Jul 2, 20231 min read
Before you shoot off those July 4th fireworks, you need to know this.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If your Fourth of July celebration includes at-home fireworks, there are a few things you should know. First, it’s...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Stephenville gets ready to sizzle with Fourth of July celebration.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Nothing says family-fun like the city of Stephenville’s annual Fourth of July celebration. This year’s events will...
Jun 28, 20231 min read
First Saturday brunch at Newton’s is back. Think stacked enchiladas, creme brulee French toast.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Newton’s Saddlerack is celebrating the start of July with lunch on Friday and brunch on Saturday. Kick off the...
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Colorful new mural on the side of Easter Heat & Air captures Erath County’s cowboy way of life.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The next time you need a colorful backdrop for a photo, head to Easter Heat & Air in Stephenville where you’ll find...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Italian fix: Stave off the heat and carbs with a delicious antipasto salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Need an Italian fix without all the carbs? This antipasto salad, with endless options, is a fun way to beat the heat on...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Here's what we know about Saturday’s tragic child drowning at Splashville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville is a community in mourning. There isn’t a heart in Erath County that wasn’t shattered Saturday night...
Jun 26, 20232 min read
This sweet girl is super kid-friendly, loves to play in water and take walks.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Pandora, a three to...
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Concerts in the Park continues this week with performances by John Frinzi and Mac McAnally.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Concerts in the Park series will continue Thursday, June 29, with a performance by John Frinzi at 7 p.m....
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Garden haul: When you grow a bunch of pretty jalapenos, you make spicy mac and cheese.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys! I have jalapenos! Lots and lots of perfectly-shaped, pretty jalapenos that are growing quickly. We picked...
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Tragedy in Stephenville: 4-year-old child drowns at Splashville Saturday evening.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE In what can only be described as a tragic accident, a four-year-old child drowned at Splashville in Stephenville on...
Jun 24, 20231 min read
If you’re a Coppertone Baby that likes to shimmer, bring this sunscreen to your next pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I like to shimmer in the sun. It’s good for my mental state and it’s pretty. I try to stay out of the sun so that my...
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Stephenville paramedic hosts variety of CPR classes for individuals, businesses, healthcare workers.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville paramedic Kiela Whitten has been saving lives for more than 10 years and she’s made a career out of...
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Two women. Two flights. One chance to disappear. Kick off your summer reading with The Last Flight.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Julie Clark’s latest thriller The Last Flight centers around one haunting question: What lengths would you take to...
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in domestic dispute, then preventing victim from calling 911.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County man was taken into custody Tuesday after allegedly firing a shotgun during a domestic dispute....
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It didn’t take long for things to heat up in Texas, and with temperatures expected to soar well beyond 100 degrees...
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Food, sunshine and the best people-watching in the world. Oh Miami, we are going to miss you.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Our love affair with Miami is coming to an end. We started visiting the vibrant, colorful Florida city four years...
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Remembering my dad’s passion for life and the lessons he taught me.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I have only written about my dad a few times since he passed away 14 years ago. Most of it has to do with the fact...
Jun 17, 20232 min read
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