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By: Elizabeth Guajardo Editor-in-Chief 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...
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By: Hayden Hewitt Staff Writer Since Erath County legalized the sale of liquor, there has been an insurgence of liquor stores, causing mixed feelings across the county. Sonny and Judy Thackerson, residents of Erath...
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By: Sierra Wells Managing Editor The Democratic Candidate Tour was held on Sept. 10 in Stephenville, allowing community members to hear from several people up for election in November. “The purpose of our party...
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By: Sierra Wells Managing Editor The Erath County Democratic Party held a meeting on Sept. 13, where they made plans to get involved locally. “As far as our local party, we want Erath County...
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By: Michaela Dennis Staff Writer Tarleton State University students are dealing with panic and shock after wildfires broke out in the area on March 20. Erath County officials reported more than 10,000 acres in...
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By: Elizabeth Black Managing Editor During the election held on Nov. 2, a special vote was added to the ballot for all Erath County voters. The county was previously considered partially wet, which allowed...
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“Being elected sheriff is not about the title, the money nor the status some may think the position carries, but rather for the simple fact that I am fully committed to this community,” Howell said. “I consider the residents of Erath County my family and I want to serve and protect each and every one of them. I have dedicated my life to public service, working as a law enforcement officer in Erath County for almost 13 years, as well as serving on the Erath County Fire Department for 14 years as a volunteer.”
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Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates is in the race to get re-elected at the 2020 Republican Party Primary. Coates was made interim Sheriff back in December 2016, when the late sheriff Tommy Bryant took his own life.
A Tarleton State University student adopted a kitten from the local shelter and one week later, the kitten died due to sickness. The student says the death occurred due to a lack of medical attention while at the shelter. Both the shelter and the student hope this will bring awareness to issues that arise in local shelters.
Vendors from across Erath County will gather at Bella Vita Ranch in Stephenville on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m for the seventh annual Taste of Erath County fundraiser hosted by the Erath County United Way (ECUW). The community is invited to come for wine tastings and to try food and drinks from different vendors around the county.
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