Opinion

Green: Shine like stars

Renae Green Guest columnist My husband, Rick, is a bow hunter. He doesn’t take his sport as seriously as he once did — he enjoys getting a few extra minutes…

Lifestyle

News

More than 100 animal seized from Erath County property

Empire-Tribune Staff Erath County law enforcement has seized more than 100 animals from a property on County Road 712. Deputies from the Erath County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area in reference to a report of a dead animal on the property, according to a statement from Sheriff Matt Coates. Law enforcement officers discovered…

Entertainment

Humane Society raffling tickets to Tim McGraw concert

Empire-Tribune Staff The Erath County Humane Society is hosting a benefit raffle, which includes two tickets to the upcoming Tim McGraw concert in Fort Worth. Country star McGraw brings his Standing Room Only Tour to Dickies Arena at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Special guest on the tour is Carly Pearce. McGraw has released…

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Sports

Jackets assume role as 'chasers' in 6-4A baseball

Mike Lee mllee@cherryroad.com A classic pitchers’ duel that met expectations last week was decided when one of the pitchers had a bat in his hands. Brownwood’s Gavin Brandstetter pitched a five-hitter and beat the No. 10-ranked Stephenville Yellow Jackets 3-2 in a District 6-4A baseball game March 14 at Brownwood. Brandstetter also had the game-winning…

Opinion

Green: Shine like stars

Renae Green Guest columnist My husband, Rick, is a bow hunter. He doesn’t take his sport as seriously as he once did — he enjoys getting a few extra minutes of sleep. But in the…

Lifestyle

Jenschke: Erath County Master Gardeners' 2024 Spring plant sale

Lonnie Jenschke Special to the Empire-Tribune This year’s Erath County Master Gardeners’ spring plant sale will feature Texas natives, Texas Superstar® plants, perennials, cactus, succulents, herbs, vegetables, indoor and patio plants, and garden accessories and…