The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Proctor Lake has closed both boat ramps at Promontory Park due to low water conditions. The park will remain open for camping through the remainder of the recreation season and will be open for free after October 1. No trailered boats can be launched from Promontory Park until … Continue Reading Boat Ramps Closed At Proctor Lake

A prominent industry leader is continuing its expansion in Erath County. Schreiber Foods, a multi-billion-dollar company, employs more than 9000 people world-wide and has served the Stephenville community for just over two decades. Schreiber came to Stephenville in 2002 and was producing cream cheese before the construction of a 55,000 square ft. space in 2004 … Continue Reading Schreiber Foods Expands in Stephenville

Tarleton State University President James Hurley today received the North Texas Commission 2022 Education Leadership Award. He was one of nine individuals and organizations the commission recognized at its annual membership lunch for their lasting impact on the region. A public-private partnership established in 1971, the NTC works to ensure that state and federal policies … Continue Reading James Hurley Receives Award

The Erath County burn ban was lifted at 12 Noon, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 until 12 Noon Friday, September 9, 2022.

Due to current conditions, Erath County Judge Alfonso Campos and the Commissioner’s Court have reinstated the burn ban effective immediately for all Erath County until further notice. Violation of this ordinance restricting any outdoor burning is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.

Suspect has been found guilty and sentenced to life with no chance of parole in connection to a triple homicide in Comanche County. Brendan Jenkins was found guilty of Capital Murder and received his life-without-parole sentence Friday in connection to the death of his ex-girlfriend, Ashlyn Smith, 18, and her grandparents, Earl Stephens III, 63, … Continue Reading Suspect Has Been Found Guilty And Sentenced To Life

Tarleton State University Career Services will host a come-and-go job fair today Aug. 30, to connect students with local businesses seeking part-time employees. The job fair starts at 10 a.m. at Lonn Reisman Memorial Stadium. Participants are encouraged to bring their résumé and other applicable materials.

A wildfire that began Thursday in Comanche County has burned over 6,500 acres and is only 75% contained as of Sunday afternoon. According to the Comanche County-Lawton Emergency Management the original fires began on Thursday, July 28, at Hwy 58/Wolf Rd and Hwy 115 at Quanah Road. They have merged to become one large fire. … Continue Reading 115/Meers Fire Is Currently At 75% Containment.

The latest Drought Monitor is out and as expected the heavy rain earlier this week led to big changes across North and Central Texas. Some areas saw as much as two category improvements this week. Though August 2022 is now the wettest August on record, widespread drought conditions persist across all 46 counties in our … Continue Reading Wettest August

Parents and students at SISD might have noticed an increased police presence on campuses and surrounding areas since the new school year began, but what they haven’t seen is the massive amount of training officers have taken part in. “School shootings are always something we think about and train for, but since Uvalde happened, it’s … Continue Reading Police Presence on Campus