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Celebrate fall with this seasonal salad made with kale, butternut squash, pear, fig and feta cheese.
By JULIE BRINKLEY (Recipe inspired by Aftannfit) Summer isn’t the only time to enjoy a fresh salad. This fall-inspired dish made with...
Nov 2, 20221 min read


Sign up to Run with Rudolph. Annual event sponsored by Cross Timbers Business & Professional Women.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Registration is underway for a festive annual event hosted by the Cross Timbers Business and Professional Women...
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Big Brothers Big Sisters makes BIG impact on Erath County, thanks to its executive director.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When Sarah McNeal-Weaver became the executive director of Big Brother Big Sister of Erath County in 2015, she never...
Oct 30, 20222 min read


These cool cornstarch hacks can save you time and money.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER As we get into fall, it is common to use cornstarch to thicken stews and sauces. It never fails, I end up having a...
Oct 28, 20222 min read


Erath County’s only shelter for women and children purchases 2nd home. Here’s how you can help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Restoration Advocates, a non-profit organization in Erath County, has provided 21 women and 17 children with...
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Rainy days call for chicken enchilada soup; get your crunch with these cauliflower ranch chips.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Nothing screams comfort on a cold, rainy day like a hot bowl of soup. This recipe for chicken enchilada soup is super...
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Adopt a Teddy: These high school seniors are hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic and they need your help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville High School seniors taking part in the health science program are hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic in...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Oct 21, 20220 min read


Register now for this all-terrain workout that raises money for veteran suicide prevention.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 22 veterans commit suicide every day in America. It’s a daunting...
Oct 20, 20222 min read


1 post, 2 great recipes. Air-fried coconut shrimp and bang bang shrimp.
By JULIE BRINKLEY It’s all about shrimp today. And if you love it as much as we do, you’ll enjoy these healthy and delicious ways to cook...
Oct 19, 20221 min read


Registration underway for SPARD youth basketball. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Department is now taking signups for youth basketball with games scheduled to...
Oct 18, 20221 min read


This singing competition benefits Erath County Habitat for Humanity. Here's how to enter.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you can belt out a tune, now’s your chance to showcase your talent. Entries are now being accepted for A Voice...
Oct 18, 20221 min read


With fall-like temperatures all week, this 15 Bean Soup should be simmering on your stovetop.
15 Bean Soup is a fan fave at our house. By SARA VANDEN BERGE As soon as The Husband saw this week’s forecast called for rain and chilly temps, he announced that a piping hot bowl of 15 Bean Soup sounded good. And since I love it too, there was no reason to argue. So a bag of Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup was added to my grocery list, and on Sunday, a big pot sat simmering on my stovetop. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED 1 bag of 15 Bean Soup I cup chopped onion 1 14.5-oz can diced t
Oct 16, 20221 min read


October’s Hometown Hero is well-known educator who teaches students how to fall in love with music.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE His students call him “Mr. C.” Everyone else knows him as Michael Childs, Stephenville High School’s director of...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Christopher Weekes found guilty of burglary of a habitation; receives 53-year prison sentence.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It took an Erath County jury only 15 minutes on Wednesday to find Christopher Weekes guilty of burglary of a...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


It’s time to register your team for the 10th annual ‘Toys Fore Kids’ golf tourney.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The 10th annual Toys Fore Kids golf tournament and fundraiser is just around the corner and it’s time to get your...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


We ended our 18-day journey across Europe in Portugal where we enjoyed port wine and olive oil.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE By the time we landed in Portugal, we were tired. It had been 17 days since we began our trek through Europe – the...
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Make dinner delicious with garlic butter chicken bites and lemon asparagus.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If it’s presentation you enjoy giving your family for dinner, this recipe for garlic butter chicken bites and lemon...
Oct 10, 20222 min read


Dear Darcy: Dealing with a nasty mother-in-law puts damper on the holidays.
Dear Darcy, The holidays are approaching and it is something I do not look forward to when it comes to my in-laws. We only see them...
Oct 9, 20222 min read


This homemade recipe for pumpkin spice latte scrub will exfoliate, plump and soften your lips.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This is one of my favorite homemade skincare recipes because it works so well, exfoliating, plumping and softening...
Oct 8, 20221 min read


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