Seems just about everything is in short supply these days, and it’ not getting any better. Now comes word that a volunteer shortage has forced CASA to turn down cases. That has led CASA for the Cross Timbers Area to put out the call for locals to step up for children and families involved in … Continue Reading CASA NEEDS YOUR HELP

The Stephenville Lions Club is hosting free vision screening in February for anyone over the age of two. The free screenings will include the need for eyeglasses, lazy eye, cataract, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy. Resources for free eyeglasses will also be available for those who need them. The screenings will be … Continue Reading FREE EYE SCREENINGS

More dining options will soon be available in Stephenville, and they include Chick-fil-A and McAlister’s Deli. A large development project called The Stable is behind the soon to be arrival of two popular restaurants. According to early reports, Chick-fil-A and McAlister’s Deli will be among the first restaurants to open at the new site right … Continue Reading MORE DINING OPTIONS WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE IN STEPHENVILLE

The Department of Homeland Security has finally responded to Saturday night’s hostage standoff in a Texas synagogue… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WSBH-011722-REP-TEXAS.mp3 Julie Platt, the National Campaign Chair for the Jewish Federations of North America, tells us the time is now to put together comprehensive security measures for all Jewish houses of worship across the country…. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WSBH-011722-PLATT-TEXAS.mp3

The Erath County Republican Party will be holding two forums for candidates running in the March 1st primary election. The first will feature candidates running for local offices. It will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 20th at Stephenville ISD’s Bond Auditorium. Those who have committed to participating include candidates for Erath County … Continue Reading ERATH ELECTION FORUMS PLANNED

The 125th Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo begins its 23-day run tomorrow. Starting Thursday, millions in scholarships and livestock premiums will be up for grabs, as will a purse of more than $1 million during the PRO-RODEO Tournament. Beginning tomorrow, rodeo returns to Dickies Arena where there will be 25 rodeo performances giving fans … Continue Reading 125TH FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW AND RODEO TO KICK OFF THURSDAY

The Voice for Habitat 2022 Singing Competition will be held this Saturday at 6PM at the Tarleton State University Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. You are invited to join Erath County Habitat for Humanity for a great night of music and fun while at the same time, raising funds to help the local organization … Continue Reading HABITAT TO BENEFIT FROM SINGING COMPETITION

Greg Evens is a candidate for Justice of the Peace in precincts 1, 3, and 4. Evans wants to meet you, so he is hosting a meet-and-greet at Hard Eight BBQ beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19th. Evans says it’s being offered as an opportunity for Erath County residents to stop by and … Continue Reading Evans To Host Meet And Greet Wednesday January 19th

Due to a COVID outbreak there, the tax office in Stephenville has closed. The outbreak, according to print sources, has affected the majority of the employees, who have tested positive for Covid-19. Now, the office will remain closed for the rest of this week. Plans are to reopen the tax office next Tuesday. It was … Continue Reading Stephenville Tax Office Closed Until Tuesday

Wellington State Bank is hosting the first mix of 2022 today from 5-6pm at 2895 Northwest Loop. Actually, it all begins earlier today, with an open house from 11am to 2pm. You are invited to celebrate the new Wellington State Bank location with hor d’oeuvres catered by Phil Greer from Greer’s Ranch Café, an assortment … Continue Reading Wellington Bank Open House Today