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May 23, 20231 min read
Strange behavior and a black bag lead police to make record-heroin seizure.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A record amount of heroin has been seized in what began as a joint investigation by the Stephenville Police...
May 23, 20231 min read
Get your Tex-Mex fix with this tasty (and easy to make) chicken burrito bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Love a good burrito, but hate the carbs? Then this recipe for chicken burrito bowl is for you. WHAT YOU NEED 1 1/2 lbs....
May 17, 20232 min read
Wondering about that 80-year sentence given to an Erath County teen? Here’s what you didn’t know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I received a flurry of comments from readers following Tuesday’s story of Bradley Cadenhead’s 80-year prison...
May 16, 20231 min read
Hey, high-rollers! Mark your calendars for CASA’s Casino Night happening at Tarleton’s ballrooms.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is bringing Las Vegas-style fun to Stephenville. The dice at this year’s annual...
May 15, 20231 min read
Chicken pesto rollups with fresh basil look fancy, but they’re a cinch to make.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Impress the fam with this delicious recipe for chicken pesto rollups (it’s definitely one of our faves). Fresh...
May 14, 20232 min read
Don’t get scammed: Co-owner of TXP Solar says fraudulent companies are spewing false information.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jake Smith, co-owner of TXP Solar in Stephenville, said scammers are playing on people’s fear of rising energy costs...
May 12, 20231 min read
This lemon basil pasta has all the summer feels.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you make one thing this weekend, make this lemon basil pasta from Julie Blanner. I follow JB on Facebook and when...
May 11, 20232 min read
Indie the rescue cat: We saved her, then she healed our broken hearts after the loss of Hemingway.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There’s something I haven’t told you. Our beloved Hemingway passed away last fall. We found his body in our backyard...
May 9, 20231 min read
Get in the mood for summer with blackened shrimp lettuce wraps with avocado cream and salsa.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for blackened shrimp lettuce wraps is a family favorite in our home. This quick and easy recipe is super...
May 7, 20232 min read
If you regret not trying out as an ‘extra’ for Bass Reeves, here’s how to apply for other projects.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I feel like I missed my big break into showbiz by not applying to be an extra when Taylor Sheridan’s Lawmen: Bass...
May 5, 20233 min read
As filming for Bass Reeves ends in Stephenville, Lori Mayfield shares her experience as an ‘extra.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Lori Bramlett Mayfield calls it the chance of a lifetime. The Erath County resident was cast as an extra in Taylor...
May 5, 20230 min read
May 5, 20231 min read
Vroom! Motorcycle police making return to the streets of Stephenville for first time in 20 years.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville might soon see a rash of slightly older than middle-age women zooming down Washington Street. After...
May 4, 20233 min read
Why sunscreen should be a big part of your daily skincare routine.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER It’s May in Texas and we are heading into a long, hot summer with our skin more exposed to the sun. Sun protection is...
May 3, 20232 min read
With 2 fatal overdoses, agencies work together to keep fentanyl scourge out of Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Law enforcement officials say it only takes a single pill laced with a small amount of fentanyl to kill a person....
May 3, 20231 min read
Moo-La Fest returns with tons of new events, and of course, hot air balloons and carnival.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s annual Moo-La Fest is making its return June 2-3 at City Park and this year’s event is one you don’t...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Napa is more than good wine; it’s a foodie’s paradise. Imagine my surprise to see this on a menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re a foodie who happens to enjoy a good glass of California wine, a trip to Napa should be on your to-do...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Designer purse bingo: Tickets to Heroes with Handbags on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Heroes with Handbags Erath County is a really fun event that raises money for a very serious cause: The fight...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Homemade Greek chicken burgers with tzatziki sauce and feta cheese for the win.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like a burger straight off the grill, try this lean chicken patty with perfect Greek seasonings. WHAT YOU’LL...
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Sunshine in a bottle: Take a trip to the beach with these amazing products that smell like summer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I spent my summers as a kid vacationing at a beach house in San Diego. We went to the same place every year. It was...
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