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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
May 5, 20230 min read
Vroom! Motorcycle police making return to the streets of Stephenville for first time in 20 years.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville might soon see a rash of slightly older than middle-age women zooming down Washington Street. After...
May 5, 20231 min read
Why sunscreen should be a big part of your daily skincare routine.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER It’s May in Texas and we are heading into a long, hot summer with our skin more exposed to the sun. Sun protection is...
May 4, 20233 min read
With 2 fatal overdoses, agencies work together to keep fentanyl scourge out of Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Law enforcement officials say it only takes a single pill laced with a small amount of fentanyl to kill a person....
May 3, 20232 min read
Moo-La Fest returns with tons of new events, and of course, hot air balloons and carnival.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s annual Moo-La Fest is making its return June 2-3 at City Park and this year’s event is one you don’t...
May 3, 20231 min read
Napa is more than good wine; it’s a foodie’s paradise. Imagine my surprise to see this on a menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re a foodie who happens to enjoy a good glass of California wine, a trip to Napa should be on your to-do...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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