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Cowboy Fest Celebrates Faith, Family, Fellowship, and Freedom at Stephenville City Park
The spirit of the western lifestyle and Christian community will come together on October 25th as Cowboy Fest kicks off at Stephenville...
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Vehicle Fire Starts After Under Glow Install
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.
Oct 5, 20251 min read


FedEx Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway 281 North of Stephenville
October 2, 2025 – Erath County, Texas Traffic along U.S. Highway 281 north of Stephenville and Morgan Mill came to a standstill Wednesday...
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Illegal Burn Sparks Fire on CR 226
Early on Sunday Evening, September 28th, fire crews were dispatched to County Road 226 after an illegal burn quickly got out of control....
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Bacon Bash 2025 returns to Cranfills Gap on Saturday, October 18
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...
Sep 26, 20253 min read


🕯️ Community Holds Vigil for Charlie Kirk at Courthouse
O n Saturday night, Erath County residents gathered in a solemn candlelight vigil to remember Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist...
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Trapped in Elevator
Students Rescued After Getting Trapped in Elevator at The Edge Apartments STEPHENVILLE, Texas — On the evening of September 11, 2025,...
Sep 23, 20251 min read


🎃 Littlejohn’s Down on the Farm Gears Up for Fall Fun in Gustine
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...
Sep 23, 20251 min read


🛒 Chicken House Flea Market open 2nd & 4th weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you’re looking for antiques, collectibles, unique clothes, home décor, food trucks or just a good bargain, the Chicken House Flea...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


🔥 Burn Ban in Effect for Erath County Until December
Erath County officials have issued a 90-day burn ban , effective immediately, due to the increased risk of wildfire across the region....
Sep 22, 20252 min read


📰 Cowboy Capital of the World Rodeo Returns This Week
The Cowboy Capital of the World Rodeo is set to take center stage in Stephenville from Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September...
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Massive Multi-Agency Fire Devastates Home and 120 Acres of Land at Hwy 16
A devastating fire erupted recently at the intersection of 2156 and Hwy 16, engulfing a family home and spreading across 120 acres of land.
Sep 22, 20251 min read
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