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Stephenville is  indeed proud to be the home of the Cowboy Capital of the World Pro-Rodeo. Where thousands gather to enjoy the best of this sport in their last competition before the finals in Las Vegas. Stephenville is also home to a rich ranching and rodeo heritage of legendary men and women who shaped this sport into what it is today. More cowboys per capita choose Stephenville as their home than any other city in the country.

As the other live music capital of Texas, we are located between the east and west coasts, and under two hours from a major international airport. A 19^thcentury political figure once said, “Music is the medicine of the mind.” It is no wonder why tens of thousands of visitors flock to our amazing indoor and outdoor music venues each year to enjoy the benefits of this tonic.

Recently included in the National Register of Historic Places, our downtown historic district contains over 22 full city blocks surrounding the 1892 Erath County Courthouse. Our remarkable downtown square boasts streets paved with Thurber bricks during the 1920s. Filled with a variety of shops and restaurants, this notable destination is a year-round delight.

Known as the City of Champions, Stephenville regularly excels in athletic and academic achievements. National and state championships prevail at Stephenville ISD and at Tarleton State University, which is part of the Texas A&M System. We are also home to a satellite campus of Ranger College, one of the fasted growing two-year colleges in the nation. Last spring, Ranger College graduated the largest class in their 92-year history here.

Come experience Stephenville! Enjoy our famous chicken fried steaks and BBQ. Shop at our one of a kind boutiques and antiques, which will delight any shopper – from cowboy hats to that perfect gift. With our picturesque Bosque River Trail, Splashville and City Parks, you will see why Stephenville is listed among “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.”