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4 victims, 7 counts: Grand jury indicts former teacher accused of sexual abuse of child.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Wednesday indicted 78-year-old John David Trice on seven counts of sexual abuse of a...
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Summer fare: Pulled pork stuffed bell peppers and cucumber salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means quick meals that are light, healthy and flavorful. And this combination of pork stuffed peppers and...
Jun 13, 20231 min read
If you want to be a Bronze Goddess this summer you need to order this. I’m totally obsessed.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It doesn’t matter how old I get, I still want to transform myself into a Bronze Goddess every summer. But as I try...
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Jury takes only minutes to find Jesus Manuel Deleon guilty of murdering former girlfriend.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was, hands down, the fastest verdict I have ever covered. It took an Erath County jury about five minutes on...
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Mustard sauce adds a tangy deliciousness to chicken, brussels sprouts and butternut squash.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I fell in love with this recipe when our oldest son made it for us a few years ago. I liked it so much that I began...
Jun 4, 20231 min read
BBBS announces star-studded lineup for this year’s Dancing For the Stars! Tickets on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s gearing up to be another big year for Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County’s annual Dancing For the Stars...
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Broccoli salad with sunflower seeds and cranberries is the perfect sidekick to your summer cookouts.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE First things first: This is not my recipe. I borrowed it from Luke Brown’s Cooking in the Midwest website and fell...
May 28, 20231 min read
Texas wine country: A trip to Fredericksburg should be on your summer to-do list.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We’ve been traveling with the same group of friends for about 25 years. Last spring we took a trip through the...
May 25, 20232 min read
Strange behavior and a black bag lead police to make record-heroin seizure.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A record amount of heroin has been seized in what began as a joint investigation by the Stephenville Police...
May 23, 20231 min read
Get your Tex-Mex fix with this tasty (and easy to make) chicken burrito bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Love a good burrito, but hate the carbs? Then this recipe for chicken burrito bowl is for you. WHAT YOU NEED 1 1/2 lbs....
May 23, 20231 min read
Wondering about that 80-year sentence given to an Erath County teen? Here’s what you didn’t know.
Bradley Cadenhead By SARA VANDEN BERGE I received a flurry of comments from readers following Tuesday’s story of Bradley Cadenhead’s...
May 17, 20232 min read
Hey, high-rollers! Mark your calendars for CASA’s Casino Night happening at Tarleton’s ballrooms.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is bringing Las Vegas-style fun to Stephenville. The dice at this year’s annual...
May 16, 20231 min read
Chicken pesto rollups with fresh basil look fancy, but they’re a cinch to make.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Impress the fam with this delicious recipe for chicken pesto rollups (it’s definitely one of our faves). Fresh...
May 15, 20231 min read
Don’t get scammed: Co-owner of TXP Solar says fraudulent companies are spewing false information.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jake Smith, co-owner of TXP Solar in Stephenville, said scammers are playing on people’s fear of rising energy costs...
May 14, 20232 min read
This lemon basil pasta has all the summer feels.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you make one thing this weekend, make this lemon basil pasta from Julie Blanner. I follow JB on Facebook and when...
May 12, 20231 min read
Indie the rescue cat: We saved her, then she healed our broken hearts after the loss of Hemingway.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There’s something I haven’t told you. Our beloved Hemingway passed away last fall. We found his body in our backyard...
May 11, 20232 min read
Get in the mood for summer with blackened shrimp lettuce wraps with avocado cream and salsa.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for blackened shrimp lettuce wraps is a family favorite in our home. This quick and easy recipe is super...
May 9, 20231 min read
If you regret not trying out as an ‘extra’ for Bass Reeves, here’s how to apply for other projects.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I feel like I missed my big break into showbiz by not applying to be an extra when Taylor Sheridan’s Lawmen: Bass...
May 7, 20232 min read
As filming for Bass Reeves ends in Stephenville, Lori Mayfield shares her experience as an ‘extra.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Lori Bramlett Mayfield calls it the chance of a lifetime. The Erath County resident was cast as an extra in Taylor...
May 5, 20233 min read
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