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Dearth wins state title in shot put at 61-2.5
By Mike Lee/Contributing writer Kolton Dearth won the third shot put state championship for Stephenville in the last four years on Thursday, throwing 61 feet, 2.5 inches at the UIL Class 4A State Track and Field Meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. Dearth’s winning throw came on his sixth and final attempt as…
Entertainment
Light up the Night
United Way of Erath County hosted its annual holiday fundraiser Light Up the Night each of the first three weekends in December at Stephenville City Park. The event featured thousands of holiday lights for a festive evening walk, tons of photo opportunities with Santa and various other holiday displays and vendor and food booths and…
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Sports
Jackets take step forward, look for more in 2027
By Mike LeeContributing writerTo accurately evaluate Stephenville’s 2026 baseball season, you first have to look back at 2025. Alec Bryant took over as the Yellow Jackets’ head coach after longtime successful coach Justin Swenson moved into the assistant athletic director’s role.Bryant had to replace seven of nine starters. The Jackets started 14-3-2 but slumped to…