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Experience the vibrant Farmer and Artisan Market in downtown Stephenville this weekend.

Experience the vibrant Farmer and Artisan Market in downtown Stephenville this weekend.

Experience the vibrant Farmer and Artisan Market in downtown Stephenville this weekend.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The popular Farmer & Artisan Market will be back from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the downtown plaza in Stephenville. The plaza will be filled with vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. There will also be live music by Bronson Louis. See you there!

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Wellness Wednesday: Unlock radiance with Aerolase Neo Elite Laser at Skin Med Spa.

Wellness Wednesday: Unlock radiance with Aerolase Neo Elite Laser at Skin Med Spa.

Wellness Wednesday: Unlock radiance with Aerolase Neo Elite Laser at Skin Med Spa.

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Beneath the Book Club: 2 fast-paced thrillers, 1 summer road trip. It’s time to choose our August read.

Beneath the Book Club: 2 fast-paced thrillers, 1 summer road trip. It’s time to choose our August read.

Beneath the Book Club: 2 fast-paced thrillers, 1 summer road trip. It’s time to choose our August read.

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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder to perform this weekend at Stephenville City Park.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder to perform this weekend at Stephenville City Park.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder to perform this weekend at Stephenville City Park.

3 days ago

Bluff Dale ISD announces policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children.

Bluff Dale ISD announces policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children.

Bluff Dale ISD announces policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children.

3 days ago

Indoor shrimp boil: bringing summer vibes to your kitchen.

Indoor shrimp boil: bringing summer vibes to your kitchen.

Indoor shrimp boil: bringing summer vibes to your kitchen.

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Say hi to Chili! This affectionate cat is ready to find his forever home.

Say hi to Chili! This affectionate cat is ready to find his forever home.

Say hi to Chili! This affectionate cat is ready to find his forever home.

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Stephenville resident and Tarleton rodeo star Molly Gaynor releases debut original – ‘My Heart Got a DUI.’

Stephenville resident and Tarleton rodeo star Molly Gaynor releases debut original – ‘My Heart Got a DUI.’

Stephenville resident and Tarleton rodeo star Molly Gaynor releases debut original – ‘My Heart Got a DUI.’

5 days ago

Ho ho ho! City seeks talented performers to take part in Christmasville.

Ho ho ho! City seeks talented performers to take part in Christmasville.

Ho ho ho! City seeks talented performers to take part in Christmasville.

Jul 23

Tickets to catch Parker McCollum at Tarleton’s EECU Center on sale now.

Tickets to catch Parker McCollum at Tarleton’s EECU Center on sale now.

Tickets to catch Parker McCollum at Tarleton’s EECU Center on sale now.

Jul 23

Let’s make a one-bowl batch of healthy muffins your family will love.

Let’s make a one-bowl batch of healthy muffins your family will love.

Let’s make a one-bowl batch of healthy muffins your family will love.

Jul 22

One man dead in officer-involved shooting in Stephenville’s Tanglewood neighborhood.

One man dead in officer-involved shooting in Stephenville’s Tanglewood neighborhood.

One man dead in officer-involved shooting in Stephenville’s Tanglewood neighborhood.

Jul 22

Erath County grand jury indicts man accused of causing accident that killed mother of 4.

Erath County grand jury indicts man accused of causing accident that killed mother of 4.

Erath County grand jury indicts man accused of causing accident that killed mother of 4.

Jul 19

Self-defense demonstration with Makhuwa Brazilian Jiujitsu.

Self-defense demonstration with Makhuwa Brazilian Jiujitsu.

Self-defense demonstration with Makhuwa Brazilian Jiujitsu.

Jul 17

Green goddess chicken salad loaded with protein makes the perfect summer meal.

Green goddess chicken salad loaded with protein makes the perfect summer meal.

Green goddess chicken salad loaded with protein makes the perfect summer meal.

Jul 17

‘Hollywood Hits!’ BBBS announces Dancing For the Stars’ celebrity lineup; tickets on sale now.

‘Hollywood Hits!’ BBBS announces Dancing For the Stars’ celebrity lineup; tickets on sale now.

‘Hollywood Hits!’ BBBS announces Dancing For the Stars’ celebrity lineup; tickets on sale now.

Jul 16

Erath County grand jury indicts woman who crashed into house, killing mother and young son.

Erath County grand jury indicts woman who crashed into house, killing mother and young son.

Erath County grand jury indicts woman who crashed into house, killing mother and young son.

Jul 16

Healthy granola bars make the perfect snack for swimsuit season.

Healthy granola bars make the perfect snack for swimsuit season.

Healthy granola bars make the perfect snack for swimsuit season.

Jul 15

Dublin man behind viral ‘ice video’ is U.S. citizen with a PhD.

Dublin man behind viral ‘ice video’ is U.S. citizen with a PhD.

Dublin man behind viral ‘ice video’ is U.S. citizen with a PhD.

Jul 13

Dublin police officer who offered to get Hispanic man 'some ice’ to undergo sensitivity training.

Dublin police officer who offered to get Hispanic man 'some ice’ to undergo sensitivity training.

Dublin police officer who offered to get Hispanic man 'some ice’ to undergo sensitivity training.

Jul 12

Chemist mom’s summer skin secrets: From sunscreen, bronzer and coconut facial mist to an anti-bacterial spray.

Chemist mom’s summer skin secrets: From sunscreen, bronzer and coconut facial mist to an anti-bacterial spray.

Chemist mom’s summer skin secrets: From sunscreen, bronzer and coconut facial mist to an anti-bacterial spray.

Jul 9

This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

Jul 7

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Prime announces expansion of structural steel fabrication operations in Dublin.

Prime announces expansion of structural steel fabrication operations in Dublin.

Prime announces expansion of structural steel fabrication operations in Dublin.

Jul 17

Stephenville Dance Center brings home national championships from Galveston competition.

Stephenville Dance Center brings home national championships from Galveston competition.

Stephenville Dance Center brings home national championships from Galveston competition.

Jul 15

Tarleton State University earns national recognition for affordable tuition, impactful programs.

Tarleton State University earns national recognition for affordable tuition, impactful programs.

Tarleton State University earns national recognition for affordable tuition, impactful programs.

Jul 8

Local chemist tries microneedling; this is her 2-week result.

Local chemist tries microneedling; this is her 2-week result.

Local chemist tries microneedling; this is her 2-week result.

Jun 30

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

Jun 25

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Jun 24

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Jun 17

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Jun 8

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Jun 2

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Jun 1

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

Jun 1

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

May 13

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

May 11

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

May 5

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

May 5

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Apr 30

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Apr 23

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

Apr 2

Tropical Palm Trees

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