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New $14 million tornado shelter planned for Tarleton State’s Ag Center.

New $14 million tornado shelter planned for Tarleton State’s Ag Center.

New $14 million tornado shelter planned for Tarleton State’s Ag Center.

Tarleton State's Ag Center. Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Texas A&M System Board of Regents has approved a $14 million tornado shelter project at the Tarleton State University Agriculture Center, marking a significant investment in campus safety, academic infrastructure and community resilience. The approval adds the Agriculture Center Tornado Shelter to the A&M System’s 2027-2031 capital plan, with a planned fisca

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LATEST NEWS

Sleigh the course: Join the merriest mile in town at the annual 'Run with Rudolph' event.

Sleigh the course: Join the merriest mile in town at the annual 'Run with Rudolph' event.

Sleigh the course: Join the merriest mile in town at the annual 'Run with Rudolph' event.

1 day ago

Charlotte Heart Boutique hosting Heart of Christmas Sip and Shop this weekend.

Charlotte Heart Boutique hosting Heart of Christmas Sip and Shop this weekend.

Charlotte Heart Boutique hosting Heart of Christmas Sip and Shop this weekend.

1 day ago

TikTok influenced me to make this 4-ingredient coffee creamer and it’s so good!

TikTok influenced me to make this 4-ingredient coffee creamer and it’s so good!

TikTok influenced me to make this 4-ingredient coffee creamer and it’s so good!

1 day ago

‘Tis the season for dessert. Let Fancy Schmancy Pies make your holiday gathering extra tasty.

‘Tis the season for dessert. Let Fancy Schmancy Pies make your holiday gathering extra tasty.

‘Tis the season for dessert. Let Fancy Schmancy Pies make your holiday gathering extra tasty.

3 days ago

AccelHealth is spreading the warmth this holiday season by hosting a coat drive.

AccelHealth is spreading the warmth this holiday season by hosting a coat drive.

AccelHealth is spreading the warmth this holiday season by hosting a coat drive.

4 days ago

There’s still time to register for this Thanksgiving Day turkey trot.

There’s still time to register for this Thanksgiving Day turkey trot.

There’s still time to register for this Thanksgiving Day turkey trot.

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Stephenville Downtown Merchants ringing in the season with annual holiday open house.

Stephenville Downtown Merchants ringing in the season with annual holiday open house.

Stephenville Downtown Merchants ringing in the season with annual holiday open house.

6 days ago

Greg Hamilton appointed to fill the unexpired term of precinct 4 commissioner.

Greg Hamilton appointed to fill the unexpired term of precinct 4 commissioner.

Greg Hamilton appointed to fill the unexpired term of precinct 4 commissioner.

Nov 6

Law enforcement agencies prepare for ‘Shop with a Cop.’ Here’s how you can help.

Law enforcement agencies prepare for ‘Shop with a Cop.’ Here’s how you can help.

Law enforcement agencies prepare for ‘Shop with a Cop.’ Here’s how you can help.

Nov 5

Game day brownies for your favorite players.

Game day brownies for your favorite players.

Game day brownies for your favorite players.

Nov 4

A twist on comfort food: Shepherd’s pie baked potatoes.

A twist on comfort food: Shepherd’s pie baked potatoes.

A twist on comfort food: Shepherd’s pie baked potatoes.

Nov 3

Wellington State Bank hosting canned food drive for the holiday season.

Wellington State Bank hosting canned food drive for the holiday season.

Wellington State Bank hosting canned food drive for the holiday season.

Nov 2

Christmasville: It’s time to sign up for the city’s lighted Christmas parade.

Christmasville: It’s time to sign up for the city’s lighted Christmas parade.

Christmasville: It’s time to sign up for the city’s lighted Christmas parade.

Nov 1

SEDA invites community to take part in ‘No negativity November.’

SEDA invites community to take part in ‘No negativity November.’

SEDA invites community to take part in ‘No negativity November.’

Oct 31

Fitness Friday with Blessed Matai and Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu.

Fitness Friday with Blessed Matai and Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu.

Fitness Friday with Blessed Matai and Makhuwa Brazilian JiuJitsu.

Oct 31

Stephenville ISD superintendent set to retire; board begins search for his replacement.

Stephenville ISD superintendent set to retire; board begins search for his replacement.

Stephenville ISD superintendent set to retire; board begins search for his replacement.

Oct 30

Soup season: Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage will make them ask for seconds.

Soup season: Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage will make them ask for seconds.

Soup season: Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage will make them ask for seconds.

Oct 20

Former IT director back in custody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerge.

Former IT director back in custody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerge.

Former IT director back in custody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerge.

Oct 19

Erath County inmate who escaped from jail is indicted by grand jury.

Erath County inmate who escaped from jail is indicted by grand jury.

Erath County inmate who escaped from jail is indicted by grand jury.

Oct 18

Tarleton State renames homecoming reunion tradition after the late Darrell Brown.

Tarleton State renames homecoming reunion tradition after the late Darrell Brown.

Tarleton State renames homecoming reunion tradition after the late Darrell Brown.

Oct 18

Erath County grand jury indicts man for sexual assault; he is being held on $100K bond.

Erath County grand jury indicts man for sexual assault; he is being held on $100K bond.

Erath County grand jury indicts man for sexual assault; he is being held on $100K bond.

Oct 16

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The Seeker ushers in fall and winter with delicious new menu in Stephenville.

The Seeker ushers in fall and winter with delicious new menu in Stephenville.

The Seeker ushers in fall and winter with delicious new menu in Stephenville.

Oct 29

Hico Total Health and Wellness now accepting insurance.

Hico Total Health and Wellness now accepting insurance.

Hico Total Health and Wellness now accepting insurance.

Oct 27

Farm to table: De Leon ranch selling grain-finished beef free of antibiotics and added hormones.

Farm to table: De Leon ranch selling grain-finished beef free of antibiotics and added hormones.

Farm to table: De Leon ranch selling grain-finished beef free of antibiotics and added hormones.

Oct 14

Wellness Wednesday: Discover benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The Wellness Bar.

Wellness Wednesday: Discover benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The Wellness Bar.

Wellness Wednesday: Discover benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The Wellness Bar.

Oct 14

Wellness Wednesday with Skin Med Spa: What's the right skincare for you?

Wellness Wednesday with Skin Med Spa: What's the right skincare for you?

Wellness Wednesday with Skin Med Spa: What's the right skincare for you?

Oct 7

Peachy Keen showcases its health and beauty essentials for Wellness Wednesday.

Peachy Keen showcases its health and beauty essentials for Wellness Wednesday.

Peachy Keen showcases its health and beauty essentials for Wellness Wednesday.

Sep 30

McLemore Financial Group celebrating 15 years with anniversary party/Chamber mix.

McLemore Financial Group celebrating 15 years with anniversary party/Chamber mix.

McLemore Financial Group celebrating 15 years with anniversary party/Chamber mix.

Sep 27

SOAR Physical Therapy unveils new wellness and recovery clinic at its downtown Stephenville location.

SOAR Physical Therapy unveils new wellness and recovery clinic at its downtown Stephenville location.

SOAR Physical Therapy unveils new wellness and recovery clinic at its downtown Stephenville location.

Sep 9

Wellness Wednesday with The Water Shop: The beauty of good hydration.

Wellness Wednesday with The Water Shop: The beauty of good hydration.

Wellness Wednesday with The Water Shop: The beauty of good hydration.

Sep 9

Cowboy Capital Ventures set to host grand opening celebration and you’re invited.

Cowboy Capital Ventures set to host grand opening celebration and you’re invited.

Cowboy Capital Ventures set to host grand opening celebration and you’re invited.

Sep 8

Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.

Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.

Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.

Aug 13

Exciting new openings: Baskin-Robbins and Panera Bread coming to Stephenville this week.

Exciting new openings: Baskin-Robbins and Panera Bread coming to Stephenville this week.

Exciting new openings: Baskin-Robbins and Panera Bread coming to Stephenville this week.

Aug 12

TexasBank leadership changes aiming to boost community impact in Central Texas.

TexasBank leadership changes aiming to boost community impact in Central Texas.

TexasBank leadership changes aiming to boost community impact in Central Texas.

Aug 7

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

City of Stephenville hires new manager for its Tourism and Visitors Bureau.

Jun 25

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Prime Metal Buildings & Components opens new 48,900 square foot flagship retail store.

Jun 24

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Jun 17

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Jun 8

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Jun 1

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

Jun 1

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

May 13

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

May 11

Thanksgiving Table Decor

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