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Jackets defy odds, turnovers to beat Lions
By Mike LeeContributing writerBROWNWOOD – Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects that a football team with a minus-4 turnover margin in a game will lose 84% of the time. The Stephenville Yellow Jackets beat the odds and joined the other 16% with their 28-24 win over the Brownwood Lions on Sept. 4 at Gordon Wood Stadium.When Brownwood’s…
Entertainment
Annual Western Swing festival set for Sept. 5-6
Empire-Tribune staff The annual Cowboy Capital of the World Western Swing Festival is just around the corner. Set for Sept. 5-6 at Stephenville City Park, this festival promises a good time with live music, dancing and western charm. This year’s musical lineup includes: Saturday • 6 p.m.: Hot Club of Cowtown • 7:30 p.m.: Billy…
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Bees regrouping after 3-1 loss to Peaster
By Mike LeeContributing writerVeteran Stephenville volleyball coach Shay Fanning said her team took a step backward with a 3-1 nondistrict loss to Peaster on Friday, Sept. 4.The Honeybees were coming off a strong showing, winning five of eight matches at the challenging Nocona tournament on Aug. 27-29.“I thought we were turning the corner and getting…