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BLUFF DALE, Texas -  Multiple fire departments responded Saturday afternoon, October 11, to a devastating structure fire in the Bluff Dale area that resulted in a total loss for a local Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and his family. Photo Courtesy of Selden VFD Selden Volunteer Fire Department assisted Bluff Dale Volunteer Fire Department and Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue after reports of a structure fire. The blaze is believed to have started in the garage be

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University’s beloved Purple Poo spirit organization was commemorated on campus with the unveiling of a new statue in Heritage Park Saturday after the Homecoming Parade. Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley and First Lady Kindall Hurley, along with members of the university’s executive cabinet, academic deans, campus operations representatives and Purple Poo members present and past were among the guests on hand for the statue reveal.

STEPHENVILLE, Texas - The Graham Street Church of Christ Basic Needs Ministry will host its annual Holiday Garage Sale on Thursday and Friday, November 6-7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, November 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Graham Street Family Center, 375 N. Graham Street. The November Holiday Sale is the ministry’s largest fundraiser each year, with all proceeds going directly back into the Erath County community. The funds raised act as t

The Texans are back again this year with an awesome week full of Spirit, Tradition, and Community Pride. Tarleton will kick off the...

One-Day Missions Conference Set for November 1 at Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas — On Saturday, November 1, 2025,...

The spirit of the western lifestyle and Christian community will come together on October 25th as Cowboy Fest kicks off at Stephenville...

Just after midnight on Saturday, October 5, emergency crews were dispatched to the 1200 block of West Frey Street following reports of a vehicle fire caused by new under glow lights at the Blue Haven apartment complex in Stephenville.

October 2, 2025 – Erath County, Texas Traffic along U.S. Highway 281 north of Stephenville and Morgan Mill came to a standstill Wednesday...

Early on Sunday Evening, September 28th, fire crews were dispatched to County Road 226 after an illegal burn quickly got out of control....

CRANFILLS GAP, Texas —  Bacon Bash Texas is back on Saturday, October 18, 2025 , from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., shutting down the main drag...

O n Saturday night, Erath County residents gathered in a solemn candlelight vigil to remember Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist...

Students Rescued After Getting Trapped in Elevator at The Edge Apartments STEPHENVILLE, Texas — On the evening of September 11, 2025,...

Fall is making its grand appearance in Erath County, and Littlejohn’s Down on the Farm is ready to bring all the hayride-and-corn-pit fun...

If you’re looking for antiques, collectibles, unique clothes, home décor, food trucks or just a good bargain, the Chicken House Flea...

Erath County officials have issued a 90-day burn ban , effective immediately, due to the increased risk of wildfire across the region....

The Cowboy Capital of the World Rodeo is set to take center stage in Stephenville from Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September...

A devastating fire erupted recently at the intersection of 2156 and Hwy 16, engulfing a family home and spreading across 120 acres of land.