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This senior’s Eagle Scout Project will speed up emergency assistance for those with disabilities.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Connor Jones’s project to become an Eagle Scout is an ambitious one. The 17-year-old Stephenville High School senior...
Aug 23, 20231 min read


Tarleton grad sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to shooting ex-boyfriend in abdomen.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Tarleton State graduate pleaded guilty on Tuesday to deadly conduct for shooting her former boyfriend, Matthew...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Healthy pizza night: You can indulge with this delicious recipe for chicken crust.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Everyone loves a good pizza, but the carbs, fat and high calorie content can sometimes put a pause on our indulgence....
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Aug 19, 20230 min read


Stephenville man indicted on 10 counts of child pornography by Erath County grand jury.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Thursday indicted nine individuals including a man charged with 10 counts of...
Aug 18, 20232 min read


Cowboy Capital of the World Pro Rodeo kicks off with this week-long schedule of events.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo is set to take place Sept. 22, 23 and 24 at Erath County’s new Fair...
Aug 17, 20232 min read


Former Tarleton professor gets 10 years after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A former professor who taught business ethics at Tarleton State University was sentenced to 10 years in prison after...
Aug 15, 20232 min read


Made with balsamic vinegar, tomatoes and mozzarella, caprese chicken is a family favorite.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you love the taste of the Mediterranean, this recipe for caprese chicken will top your family’s list of favorite...
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Erath County jury finds Andrea Holt guilty of exploiting an elderly person, not guilty of theft.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE In a stunning decision by an Erath County jury on Wednesday, Andrea Holt was found not guilty of theft by check, but...
Aug 9, 20232 min read


Erath County man with lengthy rap sheet charged with stealing family’s horse.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a horse early Sunday morning. Curt Garrison has been...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


All about the chick: Check out these recipes for chicken avocado burgers and chicken parm meatballs.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like chicken, it’s your lucky day! I’m sharing two of my family’s favorite recipes for chicken avocado burgers...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Beach-reading season is coming to an end, but it’s not over yet. So download The Golden Couple.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Pay no mind to the fact that the last really good book I wrote about was called The Perfect Couple. This is just a...
Aug 6, 20232 min read


Attorney investigating drowning of a 4-year-old child at Splashville says he is being stonewalled.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An attorney that has been hired by the family of Colt Williams, the four-year-old child who drowned at Splashville...
Aug 2, 20232 min read


If you need an end-of-summer getaway, head to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE "Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life." - Albert Einstein I rejoiced with mine this weekend at...
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Garrett Reeves found guilty of aggravated assault with deadly weapon; sentenced to 30 years.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It took a jury about an hour on Thursday to find Garrett Reeves guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in...
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Register now for Stephenville's 3rd annual golf tournament benefiting the all-inclusive playground.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville and Waste Connections are partnering to host the third annual Trash to Treasure Golf...
Jul 21, 20231 min read


This little boy got his wings after battling cancer. Here's what his father is doing now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The second annual Chrome for a Cause – an event aimed at raising money for families dealing with pediatric cancer –...
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Jazz up your next pool party with this pretty floating cabana bar.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to float in your pool with cold drinks and nearby snacks, you’ll want to check out this new floating...
Jul 18, 20231 min read


I can’t wait to serve this basil and roasted tomato guacamole for our ‘Supper Club’ pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The pressure in on. The Husband and I are hosting the first of what we hope to be many dinner parties with a small...
Jul 16, 20231 min read


The ‘Sound of Freedom’ is a hard-to-watch, eye-opening look into the world of child sex trafficking.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A friend of mine who happens to be a judge sent me a text last week asking if I had watched the “Sound of Freedom.”...
Jul 15, 20231 min read


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