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Guide to Summer Fun: Information on local camps, Vacation Bible Schools and links to registration.

Guide to Summer Fun: Information on local camps, Vacation Bible Schools and links to registration.

Guide to Summer Fun: Information on local camps, Vacation Bible Schools and links to registration.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I remember the dog days of summer when my kids were young and there wasn’t enough to keep them from uttering those...

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‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.

‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.

‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.

14 hours ago

KSTV hosting relief effort for victims of Gordon tornado. Here’s how to give.

KSTV hosting relief effort for victims of Gordon tornado. Here’s how to give.

KSTV hosting relief effort for victims of Gordon tornado. Here’s how to give.

2 days ago

Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.

Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.

Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.

2 days ago

Moo-ve It 5K & 1-mile fun run kicking off Moo-La Fest. Here’s how to register.

Moo-ve It 5K & 1-mile fun run kicking off Moo-La Fest. Here’s how to register.

Moo-ve It 5K & 1-mile fun run kicking off Moo-La Fest. Here’s how to register.

3 days ago

Stephenville ISD’s Board of Trustees set to elect new leadership as Chad Elms steps down as president.

Stephenville ISD’s Board of Trustees set to elect new leadership as Chad Elms steps down as president.

Stephenville ISD’s Board of Trustees set to elect new leadership as Chad Elms steps down as president.

3 days ago

This sweet dog was dumped and left to starve before landing at the shelter.

This sweet dog was dumped and left to starve before landing at the shelter.

This sweet dog was dumped and left to starve before landing at the shelter.

3 days ago

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Sign up now for the Jayden McKinney Memorial Golf Tournament happening May 31 at Tejas Golf Course.

Sign up now for the Jayden McKinney Memorial Golf Tournament happening May 31 at Tejas Golf Course.

Sign up now for the Jayden McKinney Memorial Golf Tournament happening May 31 at Tejas Golf Course.

4 days ago

Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.

Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.

Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.

4 days ago

Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine offers an inspirational walk you won’t soon forget.

Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine offers an inspirational walk you won’t soon forget.

Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine offers an inspirational walk you won’t soon forget.

6 days ago

Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.

Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.

Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.

May 15

Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.

Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.

Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.

May 15

If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.

If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.

If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.

May 15

I just completed treatment for skin cancer. This is how it went.

I just completed treatment for skin cancer. This is how it went.

I just completed treatment for skin cancer. This is how it went.

May 14

Déjà vu: Big Brothers Big Sisters brings back star-studded lineup for this year’s Dancing For the Stars event.

Déjà vu: Big Brothers Big Sisters brings back star-studded lineup for this year’s Dancing For the Stars event.

Déjà vu: Big Brothers Big Sisters brings back star-studded lineup for this year’s Dancing For the Stars event.

May 12

Fitness Friday! Let's have a quick workout. (Video embedded.)

Fitness Friday! Let's have a quick workout. (Video embedded.)

Fitness Friday! Let's have a quick workout. (Video embedded.)

May 9

This non-toxic mineral sunscreen will protect your family from harmful rays all summer long.

This non-toxic mineral sunscreen will protect your family from harmful rays all summer long.

This non-toxic mineral sunscreen will protect your family from harmful rays all summer long.

May 8

I was just diagnosed with skin cancer. Here’s what’s happening next.

I was just diagnosed with skin cancer. Here’s what’s happening next.

I was just diagnosed with skin cancer. Here’s what’s happening next.

May 7

It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.

It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.

It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.

May 4

OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY

A new medspa on the Erath County Courthouse Square offers a range of luxurious treatments in an upscale setting.

A new medspa on the Erath County Courthouse Square offers a range of luxurious treatments in an upscale setting.

A new medspa on the Erath County Courthouse Square offers a range of luxurious treatments in an upscale setting.

May 13

Bruner Motors in downtown Stephenville features the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali.

Bruner Motors in downtown Stephenville features the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali.

Bruner Motors in downtown Stephenville features the 2024 GMC Acadia Denali.

May 12

Rockin’ P in downtown Stephenville gets new owners with an all-new vision.

Rockin’ P in downtown Stephenville gets new owners with an all-new vision.

Rockin’ P in downtown Stephenville gets new owners with an all-new vision.

Apr 29

Tarleton State’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine one step closer to becoming reality with passage of HB 125.

Tarleton State’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine one step closer to becoming reality with passage of HB 125.

Tarleton State’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine one step closer to becoming reality with passage of HB 125.

Apr 28

El Corral Restaurant to open 2nd location while unveiling its latest menu with new dishes and ‘fancy’ cocktails.

El Corral Restaurant to open 2nd location while unveiling its latest menu with new dishes and ‘fancy’ cocktails.

El Corral Restaurant to open 2nd location while unveiling its latest menu with new dishes and ‘fancy’ cocktails.

Apr 8

Small, locally-owned waste management company says top-notch customer service is its No. 1 priority.

Small, locally-owned waste management company says top-notch customer service is its No. 1 priority.

Small, locally-owned waste management company says top-notch customer service is its No. 1 priority.

Mar 23

Who wants a pineapple mango refresher? Smoothie King coming to Stephenville late summer/early fall.

Who wants a pineapple mango refresher? Smoothie King coming to Stephenville late summer/early fall.

Who wants a pineapple mango refresher? Smoothie King coming to Stephenville late summer/early fall.

Mar 19

Featuring 72 TVs and capacity for 350, Buffalo Wild Wings opens on campus of Tarleton State University.

Featuring 72 TVs and capacity for 350, Buffalo Wild Wings opens on campus of Tarleton State University.

Featuring 72 TVs and capacity for 350, Buffalo Wild Wings opens on campus of Tarleton State University.

Mar 10

This Stephenville-based tree trimming company will keep your trees in tip-top shape.

This Stephenville-based tree trimming company will keep your trees in tip-top shape.

This Stephenville-based tree trimming company will keep your trees in tip-top shape.

Mar 6

Prime expands retail, manufacturing operations with new Weatherford branch and Stephenville relocation.

Prime expands retail, manufacturing operations with new Weatherford branch and Stephenville relocation.

Prime expands retail, manufacturing operations with new Weatherford branch and Stephenville relocation.

Mar 2

Cheers! Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill adds brunch to its weekend service, and it’s delish.

Cheers! Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill adds brunch to its weekend service, and it’s delish.

Cheers! Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill adds brunch to its weekend service, and it’s delish.

Mar 1

La Paloma, a sustainable Spanish revival community, breaks ground in Stephenville.

La Paloma, a sustainable Spanish revival community, breaks ground in Stephenville.

La Paloma, a sustainable Spanish revival community, breaks ground in Stephenville.

Feb 27

Looking to build or remodel your home or office? Manuel Labor Construction LLC offers free estimates.

Looking to build or remodel your home or office? Manuel Labor Construction LLC offers free estimates.

Looking to build or remodel your home or office? Manuel Labor Construction LLC offers free estimates.

Feb 15

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Local med spa rebranded with new name, look and additional services.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Local med spa rebranded with new name, look and additional services.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Local med spa rebranded with new name, look and additional services.

Feb 13

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Stephenville; new hotel will be largest in the area.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Stephenville; new hotel will be largest in the area.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Stephenville; new hotel will be largest in the area.

Feb 5

Independent study shows Tarleton State added a whopping $2.9 billion to Texas’ economy.

Independent study shows Tarleton State added a whopping $2.9 billion to Texas’ economy.

Independent study shows Tarleton State added a whopping $2.9 billion to Texas’ economy.

Feb 5

Trojan Steel’s new corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility coming to Stephenville.

Trojan Steel’s new corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility coming to Stephenville.

Trojan Steel’s new corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility coming to Stephenville.

Feb 4

This Stephenville-based business will get your home or office ‘squeaky’ clean without using harsh chemicals.

This Stephenville-based business will get your home or office ‘squeaky’ clean without using harsh chemicals.

This Stephenville-based business will get your home or office ‘squeaky’ clean without using harsh chemicals.

Jan 23

Palm Trees

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