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Mar 5, 20241 min read
Election 2024: Candidates in race for Erath County tax assessor, commissioner face May runoff.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A runoff is in the works in Erath County after candidates in the race for tax assessor and commissioner of precinct...
Mar 5, 20241 min read
One skillet dish: This creamy spinach and chicken meal is keto friendly and super delicious!
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you follow a keto-friendly diet, this dish is for you. Click here to watch how I make it and enjoy! WHAT YOU NEED 1...
Mar 1, 20240 min read
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Running on Faith: Sign up now for this 5K, 1-mile fun run happening March 23.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you enjoy running, this is for you. Running on Faith benefiting Faith School will be held at 8:30 a.m. on...
Feb 26, 20241 min read
‘You stole my innocence.’ Victim of child sexual assault gives emotional impact statement.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville man will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to aggravated sexual assault...
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Local life skills teacher named February’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE "Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best." – Bob Talbert And it was in that spirit...
Feb 18, 20241 min read
Erath County grand jury indicts alleged shooter who targeted registered sex offenders.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Friday indicted a man accused of shooting a registered sex offender and targeting two...
Feb 16, 20240 min read
Feb 16, 20242 min read
All the feels: Mayluna is an epic tale of great love, loss and the power of secrets that left me with a hangover.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Â I have a confession to make. Â I received an advanced copy of Mayluna by Kelley McNeil prior to its Feb. 1 release...
Feb 9, 20241 min read
If you love a good espresso martini, this pre-made mix is pretty dang good.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve tried my hand at bartending, and aside from pouring wine, I’m exceptionally bad at it. My attempt at making...
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Family’s sock collection for students, teachers at Central Elementary raises awareness about Down Syndrome.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Kate Powe is one proud mother. Her daughter Daylee is a beautiful, talented student at Central Elementary who has...
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Stephenville police officer honored after saving the life of suspect who tried to harm herself.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville Police Chief Dan Harris is crediting the swift actions of Officer Paula Mays for saving the life of a...
Feb 6, 20241 min read
Registration underway for Pinecone Dash, a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun benefiting Ranger College’s EMS students.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Pinecone Dash Foundation and Ranger College’s EMS program are partnering to host the second annual Pinecone Dash...
Feb 6, 20241 min read
Mediterranean diet: Black lentils, Moroccan spices pack tasty punch in these harissa chicken bowls.
By JULIE BRINKLEY I’m continuing my series on healthy eating with a final recipe that is perfect for those following a Mediterranean...
Feb 3, 20240 min read
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Beneath the Book Club: February’s read is NYT’s bestseller In Five Years by Rebecca Serle.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beneath the Book Club is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a romantic read in February. In Five Years by Rebecca...
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Chickpea Italian chopped salad, salmon bites make perfect dinner for those following a Mediterranean diet.
By Julie Brinkley I’m continuing my series on healthy eating with two more recipes perfect for those following a Mediterranean diet....
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Erath County sued for trying to force employee to sign ‘English only’ memo; defendant asks for jury trial.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County officials were formally notified on Dec. 28, 2023 that the county is being sued by a former employee...
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Trice sentenced to 119 years in prison after another man comes forward with more accusations.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County jury on Friday sentenced 78-year-old John David Trice to a combined 119 years in prison after he was...
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Beneath the Book Club: Deeply unsettling is how I best describe Next of Kin. What are your thoughts?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was only a few chapters in when I began to think I wasn’t going to enjoy reading Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah....
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