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Revitalize Dublin's haunted house. Photo source: Heather Anderson A barn at Harris Ranch is becoming a haunted house this October to help Revitalize Dublin continue funding home repairs and other community improvement projects. “Doublin’ Your Nightmares” opens Oct. 10 at 1029 County Road 304 in Dublin. The haunted house will operate Oct. 10, 17, 24, 30, and 31, with hours scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Organizers say it may stay open later. Admission is $15 per person, with conc

Alejandra Franco (Photo courtesy of Tarleton State Rodeo) STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Alejandra Franco, a Tarleton State University rodeo athlete, died from injuries sustained during Thursday night’s performance at the Sul Ross State University College Rodeo. Sul Ross Rodeo announced Franco’s death in a statement on Friday. “Our hearts are with her family, team and community at this difficult time,” the statement said. The Tarleton State Rodeo Team also announced Franco’s death on

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Baskin-Robbins™, the world’s largest chain of specialty ice cream shops, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Stephenville shop, located at 115 North Saint Felix Street, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Starting at 11 a.m., the new location will offer 31-scent scoops to the first 50 guests in line.* From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can also enjoy $1.31 scoops,** music from an on-site DJ, and branded giveaways from the Baskin-Robbins prize wheel. At noon, loc

As Erath County prepares to adopt its budget, residents are questioning the cost and privacy implications of Flock cameras, while the technology receives credit for assisting an arson investigation.

Pictured Left to Right, back row: Fire Chief Dallas Sims, Casten Murphy, Preston Cornell, Captain Clint Brown, and Memphis Bays. Front Row is Presenter Julie Outlaw STEPHENVILLE, Texas, September 11, 2026 — A beautiful wooden American flag found a new home Friday afternoon, carrying with it a story of love, remembrance, and gratitude. At 1:30 p.m., Stephenville resident Julie Outlaw presented the Erath County Volunteer Fire Department with the handcrafted flag in memory of th

A new gym is preparing to open in Stephenville with a focus on fitness, family, and community. Uplift Fitness, founded by longtime personal trainer Kaitlynn Gibson, will open in Fall 2026! The idea for Uplift Fitness began in February 2025, when Gibson decided to pursue her longtime dream of owning a gym. With approximately eight years of experience as a personal trainer and experience working at several area gyms, Gibson said she noticed a need for a stronger sense of commun

Terrell family and president during a recent celebration in honor of the hospital’s 100th anniversary. Barbara Terrell (green blouse, far left), Kimberley Singleton (hidden person in reddish striped shirt in the back), Penny Terrell Elliott (blue shirt), Molly Elliott (white and blue shirt), Alisa Terrell Starbird (olive jacket), Claudia Eisenmann (president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville – in blue jacket) and James Clark Terrell III (blue shirt, far r

The rapidly growing Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has become one of the largest and most challenging wildfires in the area this year, burning tens of thousands of acres and spreading into neighboring Jack County. Amid the intense firefighting effort, Erath County firefighters were called upon to provide mutual aid, sending members and equipment to assist firefighters that are working to protect lives, property and the surrounding communities. The fire began Monday afternoon,

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — An adult male was injured late Thursday night after a firearm discharged while it was being handled during a gathering outside the Rodeway Inn in Stephenville. The Stephenville Police Department received a call shortly before midnight regarding the incident at the Rodeway Inn, located near Pastafina. Police reported that the parking lot was occupied by adults who had been drinking and were handling and displaying firearms. One of the firearms discharged

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University researchers, faculty and students now have access to the nation’s fastest university supercomputer, courtesy of The Texas A&M System. The A&M System’s new VISION supercomputer is the most powerful university supercomputer in the United States, according to the June 2026 TOP500 list, which ranks the 500 most powerful non-distributed computer systems in the world. VISION ranks No. 66 among the world’s fastest computing systems. “W

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Tarleton State is strategically expanding its academic portfolio to prepare graduates for emerging workforce needs across healthcare, technology, agriculture, infrastructure and behavioral health. Since 2019, Tarleton State has received approval for more than 42 new academic programs, growing its academic portfolio to 91 bachelor's degrees and 52 master's and doctoral degrees. Recent

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s men’s rodeo team will be going for the program’s third national title in a row and the fourth in five years when the chute opens for action at the College National Finals Rodeo June 14-20 in Casper, Wyo. Tarleton State dominated the newly formed Lone Star Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, winning at eight of 10 stops in the 2025-26 campaign. Like last year, head coach Mark Eakin thinks the team chemistr

LINGLEVILLE, TX – Aubrey and Fredrick Broadbent are facing extensive damage to their home after a lightning strike during severe storms on Sunday, May 10 caused a house fire at their residence on Highway 219 in Lingleville. Aubrey Broadbent, who is 34 weeks pregnant with the couple’s first child, was inside the home when she saw a bright flash outside the window. Soon after, she discovered water flooding the master bedroom and believed the home had been struck. Within minutes

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University recognized a slate of faculty and staff in its annual award ceremony at the Barry B. Thompson Student Center ballrooms on Monday, April 27. Awardees are nominated by colleagues and recognized annually for their commitment to the university’s values and institutional excellence. Dr. Jean Lonie, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Industries, was honored with the Barry B. Thompson Service Award, named for the 13th President of Tar

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University’s Stock Horse Team secured their first division championship win in the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association (NIRSHA) Collegiate National Championship last week at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo. The NIRSHA Collegiate National Championship featured 16 college and university teams across two divisions. Competing in Division II, the Tarleton State team earned 982 overall points, edging out the competiti

ULTRA sculpture adjacent to the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s annual Jazz Festival, featuring more than 500 middle and high school musicians representing 30 bands from across the state, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center in Stephenville. Friday’s performances and instruction conclude with a 7:30 p.m. concert by Tarleton State’s Jazz II and III ensembles. The festival win

Texas Health is accepting proposals for its 2027-2028 Community Impact grant cycle, with Erath County among the North Texas communities eligible for funding. In the Southern Region, which includes Erath and Johnson counties, the initiative will focus on reducing caregiver stress by increasing community supports in Stephenville ZIP code 76401 and Dublin ZIP code 76446. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on May 29. Texas Health has provided more than $23 million in Texas He

Students performing CPR on training dummies COMMERCE, Texas, — The Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine welcomed students from rural school districts across East Texas to its Regional Rural Medicine Camp. Hosted in partnership with East Texas A&M University , the two-day event aims to show rural high school students what careers in health care can look like and explore educational pathways to achieve those career ambitions. “The Regional Rural Medicine

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University will honor its rich history and vibrant Texan spirit during John T’s Week, set for April 10-19, with a full slate of events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to enjoy. Formerly known as Founders Week, John T’s Week commemorates the university's founder, John Tarleton, and reflects a renewed emphasis on the institution’s roots while continuing several long-standing traditions. The name change underscores t

W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center in Mingus STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Stephenville residents will receive free admission to Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center during Stephenville Community Weekend April 17-19. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. The W.K. Gordon Center, is located at 65258 Interstate 20, Exit 367, in Mingus and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues