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Is today’s modern church the church of scripture?

By Ken AnsellGuest columnistThe Bible is full of stories of people who have left everything to follow Jesus. People like Matthew who had a lucrative business collecting taxes and John,…

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Annual Tarleton State Homecoming Parade Set for Saturday morning

Tarleton State University STEPHENVILLE — Students, alumni and community members are invited to celebrate tradition and Texan spirit at the annual Tarleton State University Homecoming Parade Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. and proceeding along Washington and McIlhaney streets.  Vibrant floats, exciting performances and Tarleton State pride will be on full display, uniting the university and…

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Eighth annual Nature Fest set for Oct. 10

Empire-Tribune staffCast your curiosity into the wild world of the Cross Timbers at the eighth annual Nature Fest hosted by the Bosque River Nature Center, 735 E. Long St.The festival is a family-friendly community celebration of Texas nature set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the center.What’s waiting for you:• Kids…

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Yellow Jackets top Lampasas Badgers 35-14 to open district

By Mike Lee/Contributing writer The Stephenville football team opened its District 12-4A Division I schedule with a 35-14 win over the Lampasas Badgers on Oct. 9 at Art Briles Stadium as quarterback Trot Jordan was responsible for all five of the Yellow Jackets’ touchdowns. Top-ranked Stephenville remained undefeated this season (6-0 overall) and extended its…

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Opinion

Is today’s modern church the church of scripture?

By Ken AnsellGuest columnistThe Bible is full of stories of people who have left everything to follow Jesus. People like Matthew who had a lucrative business collecting taxes and John, James, Andrew and Peter who…

Lifestyle

Jenschke: Landowner, homeowner program set for Oct. 13

Lonnie Jenschke Guest columnist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Erath County and the Texas Forestry Service will host a Landowner/Homeowner Tree Program from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Texas A&M AgriLife…