Newsletter Mid Week
A closer look at the Jackets' nondistrict football foes
The Stephenville football team’s six nondistrict opponents combined for a 47-27 record last year — from Waco La Vega’s 12-4 finish to Everman’s 1-9 record.
Local memorial fund to make 2025 grants to charitable organizations
Birdie Hartsough Frey was a prominent Stephenville resident of the last century, known for her generosity and thrift. Although she passed away in 1961, her charitable efforts live on through the Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund.
Honeybees adjusting to life after Carlton
The Stephenville volleyball team is beginning a new era this season — an era without middle blocker Keirstyn Carlton.
Texas DPS urges safety as kids return to school
AUSTIN – As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your child from school, drive cautiously through school zones and talk to your family and loved ones about staying safe this school year and beyond.
SISD board hears update on budget, new policies
The Stephenville Board of Education met in regular session July 21 and received an update on the 2025-26 budget and a summary of changes to the district’s handbooks, based on new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.
ESC Region 11 Executive Director to retire
FORT WORTH – Clyde W. Steelman Jr., executive director of the Education Service Center Region 11, has announced his retirement after more than four decades of service in public education. His last day will be Jan. 31, 2026.
Site for UIL football state games not set after 2025
The UIL has not finalized a location for its football state championship games beyond the 2025 season.
Applicants sought for mayor's youth council
The city of Stephenville and Mayor Doug Svien will once againhost Stephenville Mayor's Youth Council.
Friedrich earns national reserve champ at angus show
TULSA, Oklahoma — More than 550 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete in the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) June 28-July 5 at Expo Square.