Tahiti Tan now offering red light therapy; a renewing, regenerating healing lamp you will love.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s No. 1 tanning salon, Tahiti Tan, is now offering a new service to its customers: Red light therapy....
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Jan 9, 20211 min read
Enjoy a big helping of comfort with this homestyle pot roast, carrots and potatoes.
By LORI LESLEY When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing more delightful than a nice helping of comfort. And this recipe...
Jan 6, 20212 min read
If you like crawfish, you will love Stephenville’s new restaurant set to open this month.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For those who enjoy crawfish, finding it fresh year-round can be a challenge – until now, that is. A new restaurant...
Jan 4, 20211 min read
Another national retailer is coming to Stephenville. This time, it’s Old Navy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I know. I can hardly believe it either, but it’s happening people. Old Navy is coming to Stephenville! “We are...
Jan 3, 20212 min read
1 author, 2 domestic thrillers and 3 nights of binge reading.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Our kids were packing up to head home two days after Christmas, when the undoing of all things festive began. As...
Jan 2, 20211 min read
Oldie but goodie: This recipe for 15 Bean Soup will warm your body and soul.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are not the superstitious type so I usually skip making a pot of those black-eyed peas that can be found boiling...
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Clam chowder: This rich, seafoody goodness brings all the feels from my childhood. And it’s a cinch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My mom’s homemade clam chowder has been a part of our holiday celebrations for as long as I can remember. The rich,...
Dec 22, 20202 min read
This tasty orange buttermilk pie will jazz up your day. And isn’t it pretty?
By SHYANNE GRIFFIN If you enjoy baking, this beautiful orange buttermilk pie should be on your to-make list. There are a few steps to...
Dec 19, 20201 min read
These M&M Christmas cookies are easy, festive and delicious. Save some for Santa.
By LORI LESLEY Nothing jazzes up a batch of Christmas cookies like a handful of M&Ms. The chocolate-y goodness melts in your mouth, not...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Viewing of film starring Gilbert Intermediate student is extended until Dec. 14.
Special to BTS NEWS If you missed Stephenville resident Carter Van Zandt, 11, in his screen debut in “Welcome to the West,” there’s still...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Tasty crockpot enchiladas will make your weeknight dinner a cinch.
By LORI LESLEY If you are a fan of the crockpot, this tasty recipe will make your day. You probably already have most of the ingredients...
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Get obsessed with personalized charcuterie boards and home décor from Lynx Custom Creations.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My list of orders continues to grow along with my obsession with Lynx Custom Creations, an online business offering...
Aug 23, 20204 min read
Black lives matter here too: A look back at race relations in Erath County.
By CATHEY HARTMANN Events of the last few months have caused me to think about my own experience with racial issues. Growing up in rural...
Jul 5, 20201 min read
Hey kids! Tell your parents you want this Pizza Spaghetti Casserole. (They will like it too.)
By LORI LESLEY This fun and delicious casserole is perfect for the entire family. It's the kind of meal that will make you want to break...
Jun 19, 20201 min read
Good read: Stranger in the Lake is a chilling mystery that will leave you wishing for more.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After a couple of underwhelming reads, I finally stumbled upon something worth writing about. A Stranger in the Lake...
Jun 6, 20203 min read
On the Move with Betsy and Greg: The bottle that ignited our passion for wine
By GREG BALL Back in 2006, Betsy and I planned a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary. Our first couple of days we spent hiking the...
May 2, 20204 min read
On the Move with Betsy and Greg: Castles, fairytale villages, and wine in Alsace, France.
By Greg Ball As “safer at home” restrictions start to slowly loosen across the country, some of you may be thinking about travel again....
Apr 25, 20202 min read
If you are a struggling business owner in Stephenville, read this.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Economic Development Authority has put together a plan to help struggling businesses weather the...
Apr 18, 20201 min read
A plane crashes, then a host of secrets is discovered. The Marriage Lie is a riveting mystery.
You are probably thinking that all I do these days is read books and write. You wouldn’t be wrong in that assumption. The best thing...
Apr 13, 20202 min read
Not your grandma’s house. New B&B blends history and art for a perfectly unique stay.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Visitors to Stephenville will soon have a beautiful new spot to lay their head at night. The Gallery House, the...
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