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City releases final report on child drowning at Splashville; family’s attorney speaks out.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville on Friday released the final report detailing what transpired the night four-year-old Colt...
Nov 17, 202326 min read


Chill Pills: Fill bathtub with steaming hot water (duh). Plunk a pill, chill out. These are great!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve been helping Santa purchase stocking stuffers. (He’s a busy man this time of year.) And while scrolling Amazon,...
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Longtime Stephenville fireman named November’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chris Elston, a firefighter and division chief of operations with the Stephenville Fire Department, has a new title...
Nov 15, 20231 min read


This product worked wonders, giving me tighter skin, smaller pores and lighter pigmentation.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER If you have thought about getting a chemical peel, but don’t want the downtime, this is your answer. There are dozens...
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Celebrate fall with a delicious pot of creamy butternut squash soup made with gnocchi and sausage.
By JULIE BRINKLEY There’s nothing like a bowl of hot soup on a chilly fall night. This recipe for creamy butternut squash soup made with...
Nov 14, 20231 min read


‘Tis the season for dessert. Let Fancy Schmancy Pies make your next holiday gathering extra tasty.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My good friend Callie Fender who happens to be an amazing amateur chef is baking pies this holiday season. Really,...
Nov 11, 20231 min read


With chilly days ahead, a pot of this easy tomato soup should be simmering on your stovetop.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I know, I know, more soup. You’re probably wondering if The Husband is surviving on a soup-only diet these days and...
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Tickets on sale for Studio 6:14’s merry mashup: The Grinch and The Nutcracker.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The public is invited to a festive merry mashup on Saturday, Dec. 2, when performers with Studio 6:14 present The...
Nov 8, 20231 min read


It’s like the potato chips version of Willy Wonka’s Everlasting Gobstopper.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I agree on most things, and what we most definitely agree on is our shared love for all things...
Nov 6, 20231 min read


Local law enforcement prepares for 4th annual ‘Shop with a Cop.’ Here’s how you can give.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County law enforcement agencies are wasting no time getting into the holiday spirit. The agencies are working...
Nov 6, 20231 min read


The VBs are holiday-ready thanks to my good friend Polly. Let her spruce up your Christmas tree!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE To quote our favorite Christmas movie: The VBs “are the jolliest bunch of a******* this side of the nuthouse.”...
Nov 4, 20231 min read


Nov 3, 20230 min read


So good! Warm up with white bean chicken chili. (You’ll only need one pot to make it!)
By JULIE BRINKLEY ‘Tis the season for soups, chili and stew and this recipe for white bean chicken chili is made in a single pot! And...
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Lawmen: Bass Reeves now streaming on Paramount.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Make sure you have plenty of popcorn on hand Sunday (Nov. 5) because the first two episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves...
Oct 30, 20231 min read


This lasagna soup is so freaking good you won’t believe it! (Even Max loved it!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband loves lasagna and I love soup, which is why The Daughter shared this recipe with me that she found on TikTok. “Mom, this is so good!” she said. “I made it for dinner and Max loved it. He even took the leftovers to work, and he never does that with my stuff.” That “stuff” she was referring to is her cooking and Max is her boyfriend. The Daughter inherited my wonky cooking gene, which means the stuff we make is usually edible, but rarely is it
Oct 28, 20231 min read


Get cozy: Up your bathing experience with this luxury towel warmer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This isn’t the first time I’ve written about my love for this product. In fact, I received a Zadro Large Towel...
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Get an early start on holiday baking with these cranberry mini loaves.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I let two things dictate my pre-Christmas spirit: The weather and Hallmark channel. Since it’s been raining all week...
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Huffin’ for the Stuffin’: Register for this Thanksgiving Day fun run with pie at the finish line!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before you stuff yourself with turkey on Thanksgiving Day, make plans to take part in the 5th annual Huffin’ for the...
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Celebrate fall with pumpkin feta pasta and side salad made with toasted pecans, cranberries.
By JULIE BRINKLEY It finally feels like fall and there is no better way to celebrate than with a meal featuring all the seasonal...
Oct 24, 20232 min read


I just finished this little treasure that’s full of entertaining advice from a beauty expert.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Pretty Good Advice for People Who Dream Big and Work Harder written by Leslie Blodgett is one of those easy-to-read...
Oct 17, 20232 min read


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