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Small Texas Town May Play Big Role in Trump Cabinet

The small town of Stephenville, Texas, could see two men with area ties serving as cabinet secretaries in President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

"Always think it's great to get our small town represented in a big way like that," said Josh Ritchey, of Stephenville.

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, was born in Stephenville and is reportedly being considered for Treasury secretary.

State Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller lives in Stephenville, and is said to be under consideration at Agriculture secretary.

"That's really neat to have some hometown guys in Washington," said Ashley Ritchey, of Stephenville. "I mean, that would be good for the local economy, for rural Americans, probably."

Just over 17,000 people make their home in the Erath County seat and what they call the "Cowboy Capitol of the World."

"I think it would be a great thing," said Susan Spann, who lives in nearby Dublin. "Texans have lots of values, and just like cowboys, so I think they would do a great job."

"We're independent, we're hardworking, we're friendly, we're God trusting," said Stephenville Mayor Kenny Weldon. "This is a place where family values still matter and there's a huge giving heart among the culture of this town."

"That's small-town America, but that's good," said Ashley Ritchey. "Hopefully our voices will be heard."

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