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Newly reimagined Rough Creek Lodge offers romantic Valentine’s Day packages.

Newly reimagined Rough Creek Lodge offers romantic Valentine’s Day packages.

Newly reimagined Rough Creek Lodge offers romantic Valentine’s Day packages.

Photo/Rough Creek Lodge Special to Beneath the Surface News This Valentine’s Day, Rough Creek Lodg e invites couples to celebrate love with an elevated, multi-course dining experience crafted by Executive Chef Gerard Thompson, alongside Chef de Cuisine Raul Mujica and Sous Chef James Sowders. Set within the resort’s refined yet rustic dining room, the prix-fixe Valentine’s menu highlights luxury ingredients, Texas-inspired flavors, and indulgent pairings designed for an unf

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Stephenville Yellow Jackets cinch highest academic team honor in high school football.

Stephenville Yellow Jackets cinch highest academic team honor in high school football.

Stephenville Yellow Jackets cinch highest academic team honor in high school football.

2 days ago

Register now for ‘Adventures in Gardening’ class hosted by Erath County Master Gardeners.

Register now for ‘Adventures in Gardening’ class hosted by Erath County Master Gardeners.

Register now for ‘Adventures in Gardening’ class hosted by Erath County Master Gardeners.

2 days ago

Learn more about candidates running in Republican Primary; Q&As publishing ahead of early voting.

Learn more about candidates running in Republican Primary; Q&As publishing ahead of early voting.

Learn more about candidates running in Republican Primary; Q&As publishing ahead of early voting.

2 days ago

Erath, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties invited to take part in virtual rural transportation meetings.

Erath, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties invited to take part in virtual rural transportation meetings.

Erath, Palo Pinto and Somervell counties invited to take part in virtual rural transportation meetings.

3 days ago

These crowd-pleasing brownies will disappear before your very eyes. Here’s the recipe.

These crowd-pleasing brownies will disappear before your very eyes. Here’s the recipe.

These crowd-pleasing brownies will disappear before your very eyes. Here’s the recipe.

3 days ago

Tickets still available to see Harlem Globetrotters at Tarleton’s EECU Center Feb. 13.

Tickets still available to see Harlem Globetrotters at Tarleton’s EECU Center Feb. 13.

Tickets still available to see Harlem Globetrotters at Tarleton’s EECU Center Feb. 13.

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Let wine be your Valentine. Make plans to enjoy a ‘Galentine’s Day’ brunch at Lucky Vines Vineyard.

Let wine be your Valentine. Make plans to enjoy a ‘Galentine’s Day’ brunch at Lucky Vines Vineyard.

Let wine be your Valentine. Make plans to enjoy a ‘Galentine’s Day’ brunch at Lucky Vines Vineyard.

4 days ago

Stephenville’s No. 1 sports bar is hosting the best Super Bowl watch party in town.

Stephenville’s No. 1 sports bar is hosting the best Super Bowl watch party in town.

Stephenville’s No. 1 sports bar is hosting the best Super Bowl watch party in town.

5 days ago

Comedian Bert Kreischer coming to Tarleton’s EECU Center in May; tickets on sale now.

Comedian Bert Kreischer coming to Tarleton’s EECU Center in May; tickets on sale now.

Comedian Bert Kreischer coming to Tarleton’s EECU Center in May; tickets on sale now.

6 days ago

Erath County Humane Society hosting bake sale.

Erath County Humane Society hosting bake sale.

Erath County Humane Society hosting bake sale.

Jan 31

Arrest warrant alleges Huckabay ISD’s IT director developed relationship with 13-year-old student.

Arrest warrant alleges Huckabay ISD’s IT director developed relationship with 13-year-old student.

Arrest warrant alleges Huckabay ISD’s IT director developed relationship with 13-year-old student.

Jan 29

Ditch the can: This is how to make butter drop biscuits.

Ditch the can: This is how to make butter drop biscuits.

Ditch the can: This is how to make butter drop biscuits.

Jan 28

Warm up with a bowl of creamy Boursin potato soup.

Warm up with a bowl of creamy Boursin potato soup.

Warm up with a bowl of creamy Boursin potato soup.

Jan 27

Two more file to run for Stephenville City Council in May.

Two more file to run for Stephenville City Council in May.

Two more file to run for Stephenville City Council in May.

Jan 22

Let’s make high protein strawberry cheesecake bites your kiddos will love.

Let’s make high protein strawberry cheesecake bites your kiddos will love.

Let’s make high protein strawberry cheesecake bites your kiddos will love.

Jan 21

Korean beef rice bowl made with simple, easy ingredients is a dish your family will love.

Korean beef rice bowl made with simple, easy ingredients is a dish your family will love.

Korean beef rice bowl made with simple, easy ingredients is a dish your family will love.

Jan 20

Erath County United Way renames its scholarship to honor the late Darrell Brown.

Erath County United Way renames its scholarship to honor the late Darrell Brown.

Erath County United Way renames its scholarship to honor the late Darrell Brown.

Jan 19

SHS's DECA chapter delivers outstanding performance at District 9 conference.

SHS's DECA chapter delivers outstanding performance at District 9 conference.

SHS's DECA chapter delivers outstanding performance at District 9 conference.

Jan 16

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Buzzi’s Pizzeria opens in Stephenville. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

Buzzi’s Pizzeria opens in Stephenville. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

Buzzi’s Pizzeria opens in Stephenville. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

Jan 28

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Jan 21

A new commercial property is going up in downtown Stephenville and the owner is looking for a tenant.

A new commercial property is going up in downtown Stephenville and the owner is looking for a tenant.

A new commercial property is going up in downtown Stephenville and the owner is looking for a tenant.

Jan 21

A new wine bar opened in Glen Rose that sells nothing but Texas-made vino.

A new wine bar opened in Glen Rose that sells nothing but Texas-made vino.

A new wine bar opened in Glen Rose that sells nothing but Texas-made vino.

Jan 19

Newton’s Saddlerack unveils its zero-proof cocktail menu.

Newton’s Saddlerack unveils its zero-proof cocktail menu.

Newton’s Saddlerack unveils its zero-proof cocktail menu.

Jan 15

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area announces Kristy Allen as its new executive director.

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area announces Kristy Allen as its new executive director.

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area announces Kristy Allen as its new executive director.

Jan 12

Tarleton State rolls into 2026 as Texas’ fastest growing university.

Tarleton State rolls into 2026 as Texas’ fastest growing university.

Tarleton State rolls into 2026 as Texas’ fastest growing university.

Jan 8

KSTV invites vendors to take part in its inaugural home improvement expo happening in March.

KSTV invites vendors to take part in its inaugural home improvement expo happening in March.

KSTV invites vendors to take part in its inaugural home improvement expo happening in March.

Jan 8

Onyx Therapeutic Counseling: Helping clients reach their full potential to lead a life worth celebrating.

Onyx Therapeutic Counseling: Helping clients reach their full potential to lead a life worth celebrating.

Onyx Therapeutic Counseling: Helping clients reach their full potential to lead a life worth celebrating.

Jan 2

Owner of Blevins Hair Studio says making women feel beautiful is her life’s mission

Owner of Blevins Hair Studio says making women feel beautiful is her life’s mission

Owner of Blevins Hair Studio says making women feel beautiful is her life’s mission

Dec 18, 2025

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville is the perfect place to shop for that angler in your life.

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville is the perfect place to shop for that angler in your life.

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville is the perfect place to shop for that angler in your life.

Dec 17, 2025

Flour Riot: New bakery that uses organic, dye-free ingredients opens in downtown Dublin.

Flour Riot: New bakery that uses organic, dye-free ingredients opens in downtown Dublin.

Flour Riot: New bakery that uses organic, dye-free ingredients opens in downtown Dublin.

Dec 2, 2025

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