City issues plan to rescue local restaurants using vouchers

Special to BTS News

Hoping to stimulate the local economy as it endures the COVID-19 crisis, the Stephenville City Council on Wednesday approved a program to help struggling restaurants, Mayor Doug Svien stated in a news release.

Under the plan, residential water customers will receive a voucher good for $25 at local restaurants.

The vouchers will be good for a one-time use and must be used at a local restaurant by June 30.

Restaurants will have until July 15 to redeem the vouchers with the city.

The vouchers are expected to be mailed within the next 10-14 days.

More information will be provided on the vouchers and information sheets that will be delivered to restaurants.