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Local woman says her name was forged on petition to get candidate for sheriff on November’s ballot.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Less than an hour after publishing Monday’s story that Paul Tyus’ petition to run as an Independent against Erath...
Sep 1, 20202 min read
For weeks now, area first responders have enjoyed a complimentary catfish lunch. Here’s the deal.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Imagine the scene: 40 to 50 first responders from across Erath County filling up a local restaurant for lunch every...
Aug 28, 20201 min read
Oh baby! Stephenville hospital postpones reopening labor and delivery services in September.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Hopes that Texas Health Harris Stephenville Hospital would resume labor and delivery services on Sept. 1 have been...
Aug 27, 20201 min read
New therapy dog is ready to help SISD students cope with stress and anxiety.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Kristin Cashon calls Anything’s Paws-ible Stephenville a “God thing.” More than a year ago, Kristin began forming...
Aug 18, 20202 min read
Little boy, big money. Lemonade stand raises more than $2K for Foster’s Home for Children.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jaxon Stone is only six years old, but his young entrepreneurial spirit is already making a big difference in his...
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Big surprise: SISD teachers receive $100 shopping spree just days before school begins.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Teachers at Stephenville ISD received a big surprise when they were each given a $100 shopping spree at Walmart. The...
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Dancing for the Stars is boogying its way to a new venue. And you are going to love it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erath County’s biggest event of the year - Dancing for the Stars – is set to take stage...
Aug 7, 20201 min read
Women’s group donates goody baskets to ‘hometown heroes.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The women of Teha Lanna chapter of DAR are spreading goodness to “hometown heroes.” Literally. The ladies were busy...
Aug 6, 20201 min read
Shout out to these Easter Air techs who understand the true meaning of service.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Easter Heat & Air service technicians Cole Pierce and Will Morris are braving the summer heat to keep you cool while...
Jul 30, 20201 min read
Erath County United Way gears up for its annual fish fry. Here’s the scoop.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you have never enjoyed a hot plate of fish prepared by the men of the Knights of Columbus, you are missing out....
Jul 28, 20201 min read
A new boutique hotel is opening in Granbury and I’m obsessed. You won’t believe this place.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I don’t care that Granbury is only 30 minutes away. As soon as Hotel Lucy opens, I am booking a night’s stay. I...
Jul 28, 20202 min read
Man charged with capital murder in triple slaying of girlfriend and her grandparents.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Comanche County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a triple murder that occurred in the 2900 block of Hwy. 2921...
Jul 26, 20201 min read
Remembering those sultry summer nights on the sleeping porch.
By CATHEY HARTMANN A childhood friend and I got into a conversation about sleeping porches earlier this summer. She has lived in Colorado...
Jul 21, 20203 min read
Community garage sale benefiting Explorers program. Here’s how you can help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Law Enforcement Explorers Post 918 is hosting a countywide garage sale from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on...
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Cool post alert: Bassist for Kody West now offering private lessons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If learning to jam on the guitar is on your I-wish-I-knew-how-to-do-that list, consider this the little genie that...
Jul 14, 20202 min read
Man accused of killing Dublin woman is back in Erath County, held on a $1 million bond.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Granbury man accused of strangling a Dublin woman to death in June is now facing a murder charge in Erath County....
Jul 11, 20202 min read
District attorney releases details surrounding the murder of a Dublin woman.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The circumstances surrounding the recent death of a Dublin woman reads like a made-for-TV movie; one that includes...
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Who needs a cute face mask? These local places have got you ‘covered.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The face coverings my family has been wearing are pretty plain. We ordered them from Amazon and got a box with about...
Jul 1, 20201 min read
On the move with Betsy and Greg: For an otherworldly experience, visit Iceland.
By GREG BALL Last January, on our way back to Europe from the States, we flew Icelandair, and took advantage of their Stopover program....
Jul 1, 20203 min read
In open letter, Larry Joe Taylor tells Gov. Greg Abbott that musicians, bar owners deserve more.
Dear Gov. Abbott: Timing is everything. Last Friday morning some musician friends loaded up their van and trailer with musical equipment...
Jun 28, 20202 min read
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