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Stephenville has a strong, diversified economic basis. Agriculture is the leading industry, contributing approximately $200 million to the economy. The dairy industry accounts for approximately $140 million. The manufacturing industry has increased steadily in importance over the past few years. Six major manufacturing firms (three Fortune 500 companies) now employ more than 1,400 people. Stephenville is the retail trade and medical center for the area population within a 30 mile radius, serving approximately 80,000. Gross sales have increased steadily over the past ten years. Tarleton State University also has a strong influence on the economy of the area. The University has a student enrollment of approximately 6,400 and employs a full time facility and staff of 715. In March 1992, the Texas State Comptroller released a state report which ranked Erath County as the fifth best county among 205 rural counties in the state for economic development for the previous five years. In 1993, Stephenville was listed as one of the 100 best small towns in America in a book compiled by Norman Crampton and published by Prentice Hall.

SPIRITUAL
Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Church of Christ, Church of God, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal, Presbyterian.

EDUCATION
Elementary (K-4): 3
Intermediate (5-6): 1
Middle/Jr. High: 1
High Schools: 1
Private(K-12): 2
Special/Head Start: 1

Annual High School Graduates: 200
Student Per Teacher Ratio:
Elementary: 15 to 1
Secondary: 14 to 1

Private Schools
Stephenville Christian School, Erath Excels, Covenant Life Academy.

Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University was founded in 1899 as John Tarleton College. In 1917, the college became a member of The Texas A&M University System. Tarleton gained official status as a university in 1973. The university has experienced considerable growth during the past decade, with current enrollment exceeding 6,333. Students come from more than 200 Texas counties, as well as 30 states and 10 foreign countries. Tarleton is dedicated to outstanding teaching and concern for the individual, ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and competency to achieve successful careers, gain cultural enrichment and become productive citizens and leaders in a diverse and rapidly changing society.

HEALTH CARE
Harris Methodist Erath County
Harris Methodist Erath County is a licensed 98-bed hospital located in Stephenville. Harris Methodist Erath County provides services in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ear-Nose-Throat, Ophthalmolgoy, Urology, Radiology, Lithotripsy, Sports/Industrial Rehab, Physical Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, CT Scanner, and MRI. The surgical procedures also include laproscopic and laser in certain areas.

Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. F. James Herbertson, nationally known orthopedic surgeon, specializes in medicine relating to the care of the bones and joints as well as other related structures such as nerves, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. He is involved with treatment of fractures, reconstructive surgery for arthritis (i.e. total joint replacements), evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries.

Dental
Stephenville is well-served in the dental area. Twelve dentists practice in Stephenville. In addition to basic dental care, oral surgery and orthodontist care can be found in the city.

Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic
Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic is a multi-specialty group practice dedicated to providing complete medical care and preventive medicine. The clinic staff has 26 physicians on staff as well as one physicians assistant, two nurse practitioners and a registered dietitian.

Routine laboratory and radiology testing is available in house. The laboratory is certified by Clinical Office Laboratory Association (COLA) and mammography is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the FDA.

Other services offered include cardiac stress testing, holter monitor and diagnostic ultrasound. CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies are provided by the clinic physicians at Harris Methodist Erath County Hospital. The following medical specialties are available in the clinic: Allergy/Immunology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine/Cardiology, OB/GYN, Oncology/Hematology, Otolarngology (Ear, Nose & Throat), Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Radiology and Urology.

Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic participates in the Medicare, Champus, various HMO programs and files insurance for all major carriers as a service to their patients.

GOVERNMENT
Type: Home Rule
Number on council: 9
Number of municipal police: 40
Paid firemen: 23
Volunteers: 28
City zoning body: yes
Master plan: yes
Insurance key rate - 0.30 with 10% credit

UTILITIES
Electric
TXU Electric - inside city
United Coop Services - rural areas

MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
Bruner Motors
City of Stephenville
Dairy Farmers of America
Emerson Electric (Appleton)
Erath County
Fibergrate
FMC
HEB Grocery
Harris Methodist Hospital
Raskas Foods
Rayloc (Genaut)
Saint Gobain (Norton Co.)
Stephenville ISD
Stephenville Medical Clinic
Tarleton State University
TXU
United Cooperative Services
Wal-Mart

Gas
TXU

Telephone
Sprint Telephone

Water
Supplied by - City of Stephenville
Source - 26 deep-water wells from Trinity Formation
Capacity - 5 million gallons daily
Average Consumption - 3 million gallons daily

Sewage Treatment
Type- Activated Sludge
Maximum Capacity - 9 million gallons daily
Average Consumption - 3 million gallons daily

FINANCE
First American Bank
Lone Star Federal Land Bank Association
First Convenience Bank
Bank of America - Branch
Stephenville Bank & Trust Co.
Stephenville Production Credit Association
TexasBank - Branch
Town & Country Bank

TRANSPORTATION
Highways
East-West - US Hwy. 377 and 67 - FM 8 and 2157
North-South - US Hwy. 281, State Hwy. 108, FM 914

Railroad
Fort Worth & Western RR
www.fwwr.net

Air
Clark Field, located in Stephenville, has 4,200 ft. hard surface, lighted runway capable of handling business jets. Fuel and service are available.
DFW International Airport is located 85 miles from Stephenville.

Bus Service
Greyhound and Kerrville Bus Lines
Motor Freight
Central Freight Lines
Federal Express
Huey Van Lines
Merchants
Morgan Express
Purolator Courier
UPS

COMMUNICATIONS
Newspapers
Stephenville Empire Tribune- Daily
Cross Timbers Trading Post - Weekly
Acento Hispano - BiWeekly
Cross Timbers Express

Radio Stations
KSTV-FM 93.1, AM 1510
KCUB-FM 98.3
KCLE-FM 92.1

Television
TV Stations without Cable - 15
Cable Television - 48 Channels
Satellite Service - 210 Channels

LOCAL LINKS OF INTEREST
Chamber Of Commerce
Stephenville Independent School District
Tarleton State University

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