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UPDATE: Crime Stoppers tip leads police to burglary suspect hiding in shed.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Just hours after a picture of a man suspected of burglarizing Stephenville Rec Hall was released to the public, a...
Jun 21, 20221 min read
Optavia: One year later. I bet you are wondering if I’ve gained any of the weight back.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been one year since I began my journey with Optavia. I started the weight loss plan on June 22, 2021 – just as...
Jun 21, 20222 min read
Coco loves children and playing in water, but after a year at the shelter, she’s getting depressed.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Coco, a five-year-old female American Pit Bull Terrier, is one of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the...
Jun 20, 20221 min read
A delicious sandwich, prime rib special & frosty margarita at Blue Moon 1881 is worth short drive.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I can never wait long to try a new restaurant, so when Blue Moon 1881 opened in De Leon last week,...
Jun 20, 20222 min read
Celebrate Independence Day with a cheesecake and support CASA for the Cross Timbers Area.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When you gather with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July, you should do it with a delicious...
Jun 19, 20221 min read
Jun 17, 20220 min read
If floating in a body of water is your thing, I have a new raft you need to meet.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hot out there, you guys, and the only way to stay cool is by taking up residence in a swimming pool. And if...
Jun 17, 20221 min read
‘This has stunned all of us.’ Church members talk about the Garrett Reeves they know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Janice Robinson remembers clearly the day when the pianist for the small Baptist Church she attends in Clairette...
Jun 16, 20223 min read
The public is invited to meet Grace and Ruffles, Stephenville ISD’s new therapy dogs.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When a new school year gets underway this fall, Stephenville ISD will welcome two new therapy dogs to its campuses....
Jun 16, 20221 min read
The scent of Vacation: All the things you love about summer are inside this little bottle.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I wasn’t looking for new perfume. In fact, The Husband had just bought me a bottle of Tom Ford for my birthday when...
Jun 16, 20222 min read
Dublin murder suspect, man who allegedly shot father both indicted by Erath County grand jury.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury issued indictments Wednesday in two high-profile cases. District Attorney Alan Nash told...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Calls to 2-1-1 Texas increase as the need for emergency assistance rises.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I learned something new this morning: Texans who need assistance with food, housing, child care or counseling can...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
This light southwest summer salad pairs well with Modelo or a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc.
By FRUGAL FRAN Fancy meals on a budget are my thing and this recipe for my favorite southwest summer salad offers big taste, but costs...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Your next summer read: I finished this book in 12 hours and I’m still crying.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve always told my kids that I don’t worry as much about the big life decisions they will face like where to go to...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Brandon and Cindy Carrell and the team at BC Insurance bring service and value to clients.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Brandon and Cindy Carrell, owners of BC Insurance in Stephenville, are two of the nicest people you will ever meet....
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Remember the suspect in the flowered hoodie that robbed CEFCO? An arrest has finally been made.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Seven months after someone wearing a flowered hoodie and wielding a rifle robbed a convenience store in...
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Now serving frosty mugs, big taste, reasonable prices; Blue Moon 1881 opens in De Leon.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Admit it, you’re hungry. And something a little different to take your mind off the scorching heat sounds pretty...
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pet healthy during this oppressive heat.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE By now all of you know that I have two kitties I’m crazy in love with. This is my first full summer of being a cat...
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Concerts in the Park: The Tejas Brothers are coming back to Stephenville on Thursday.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of the most energetic acts you’ll find in the Texas music scene is coming back to Stephenville. The Tejas...
Jun 13, 20221 min read
A lovable bed hog and cat that gets anxious are this week’s featured pets.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Timbo, a four to...
Jun 13, 20221 min read
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