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Downtown after dark: Fae-Root and Fossil Oddity Market hosting ‘Red, White & Boo’ this weekend.

Downtown after dark: Fae-Root and Fossil Oddity Market hosting ‘Red, White & Boo’ this weekend.

Downtown after dark: Fae-Root and Fossil Oddity Market hosting ‘Red, White & Boo’ this weekend.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The night is calling… Enjoy Stephenville’s downtown plaza in an entirely different light when Fae-Root and Fossil Oddity Market makes its atmospheric return on Saturday, July 11. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. and include a chance to do some unique shopping. Kandas Newby, owner of Kitty's Kottagecore, co-hosts the event. In a previous interview with Beneath the Surface News, she said, “I want to celebrate the interest and cultures of other oddball

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Chemist mom’s summer skin secrets: From sunscreen, bronzer and coconut facial mist to an anti-bacterial spray.

Chemist mom’s summer skin secrets: From sunscreen, bronzer and coconut facial mist to an anti-bacterial spray.

Chemist mom’s summer skin secrets: From sunscreen, bronzer and coconut facial mist to an anti-bacterial spray.

1 day ago

Tarleton State University earns national recognition for affordable tuition, impactful programs.

Tarleton State University earns national recognition for affordable tuition, impactful programs.

Tarleton State University earns national recognition for affordable tuition, impactful programs.

2 days ago

As concerns grow over New World Screwworm in Texas, community invited to informational meeting in Stephenville.

As concerns grow over New World Screwworm in Texas, community invited to informational meeting in Stephenville.

As concerns grow over New World Screwworm in Texas, community invited to informational meeting in Stephenville.

2 days ago

Dublin Public Library’s annual back-to-school fair includes backpacks, free haircuts and hygiene items.

Dublin Public Library’s annual back-to-school fair includes backpacks, free haircuts and hygiene items.

Dublin Public Library’s annual back-to-school fair includes backpacks, free haircuts and hygiene items.

3 days ago

This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

4 days ago

Local stylist now offering line of European hair toppers popular among celebrities.

Local stylist now offering line of European hair toppers popular among celebrities.

Local stylist now offering line of European hair toppers popular among celebrities.

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Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue needs supplies for extended fire calls and emergencies.

Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue needs supplies for extended fire calls and emergencies.

Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue needs supplies for extended fire calls and emergencies.

4 days ago

Tickets on sale for The Great American Ice Cream Social. Here’s the scoop on what you need to know.

Tickets on sale for The Great American Ice Cream Social. Here’s the scoop on what you need to know.

Tickets on sale for The Great American Ice Cream Social. Here’s the scoop on what you need to know.

6 days ago

Delicious peach cobbler made the easy way. (There’s nothing wrong with a good cheat recipe.)

Delicious peach cobbler made the easy way. (There’s nothing wrong with a good cheat recipe.)

Delicious peach cobbler made the easy way. (There’s nothing wrong with a good cheat recipe.)

Jul 1

From aggravated assault and family violence to drug possession; Erath County grand jury indicts 9.

From aggravated assault and family violence to drug possession; Erath County grand jury indicts 9.

From aggravated assault and family violence to drug possession; Erath County grand jury indicts 9.

Jun 25

Protein donuts? Yes, please. Here’s how to make them.

Protein donuts? Yes, please. Here’s how to make them.

Protein donuts? Yes, please. Here’s how to make them.

Jun 24

Why so many Erath County residents spend summer weekends at Lake Granbury.

Why so many Erath County residents spend summer weekends at Lake Granbury.

Why so many Erath County residents spend summer weekends at Lake Granbury.

Jun 23

Healthy whole food sloppy joe bowls are perfect on a hot summer night.

Healthy whole food sloppy joe bowls are perfect on a hot summer night.

Healthy whole food sloppy joe bowls are perfect on a hot summer night.

Jun 23

Tarrant Area Food Bank tells local agencies it will no longer hold monthly drive-thru community pantry.

Tarrant Area Food Bank tells local agencies it will no longer hold monthly drive-thru community pantry.

Tarrant Area Food Bank tells local agencies it will no longer hold monthly drive-thru community pantry.

Jun 22

Stephenville resident turns 100 years young; celebrates with birthday party at Peacocks.

Stephenville resident turns 100 years young; celebrates with birthday party at Peacocks.

Stephenville resident turns 100 years young; celebrates with birthday party at Peacocks.

Jun 22

Join Blessed Matai and Shane Freels for this quick workout.

Join Blessed Matai and Shane Freels for this quick workout.

Join Blessed Matai and Shane Freels for this quick workout.

Jun 20

Hey, high-rollers! It’s time to purchase your table for CASA’s annual Casino Night at Tarleton’s ballrooms.

Hey, high-rollers! It’s time to purchase your table for CASA’s annual Casino Night at Tarleton’s ballrooms.

Hey, high-rollers! It’s time to purchase your table for CASA’s annual Casino Night at Tarleton’s ballrooms.

Jun 18

Clayton Iley transferred to federal facility; feds seize his collection of luxury vehicles.

Clayton Iley transferred to federal facility; feds seize his collection of luxury vehicles.

Clayton Iley transferred to federal facility; feds seize his collection of luxury vehicles.

Jun 17

Let’s make a high-protein chicken shawarma protein bowl.

Let’s make a high-protein chicken shawarma protein bowl.

Let’s make a high-protein chicken shawarma protein bowl.

Jun 16

Tickets to Tarleton State Night at Globe Life Field on sale now.

Tickets to Tarleton State Night at Globe Life Field on sale now.

Tickets to Tarleton State Night at Globe Life Field on sale now.

Jun 15

Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.

Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.

Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.

Jun 13

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Local chemist tries microneedling; this is her 2-week result.

Local chemist tries microneedling; this is her 2-week result.

Local chemist tries microneedling; this is her 2-week result.

Jun 30

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

Local flower shop hired to provide florals for the World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium.

Local flower shop hired to provide florals for the World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium.

Local flower shop hired to provide florals for the World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium.

Jun 9

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

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Jun 2

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

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils summer entertainment, specials. Think bingo, trivia nights and bottomless apps.

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils summer entertainment, specials. Think bingo, trivia nights and bottomless apps.

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils summer entertainment, specials. Think bingo, trivia nights and bottomless apps.

May 31

Tarleton State receives $100 million funding for new state-of-the-art Agricultural Sciences Building.

Tarleton State receives $100 million funding for new state-of-the-art Agricultural Sciences Building.

Tarleton State receives $100 million funding for new state-of-the-art Agricultural Sciences Building.

May 21

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

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 11

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

May 5

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

May 5

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Apr 30

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Apr 23

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

Apr 2

Cowboy Corner Travel Center breaks ground in Stephenville; $8 million project to include convenience store, 3 restaurants.

Cowboy Corner Travel Center breaks ground in Stephenville; $8 million project to include convenience store, 3 restaurants.

Cowboy Corner Travel Center breaks ground in Stephenville; $8 million project to include convenience store, 3 restaurants.

Mar 31

Need money fast? Texan Credit can help with loans up to $1,800.

Need money fast? Texan Credit can help with loans up to $1,800.

Need money fast? Texan Credit can help with loans up to $1,800.

Mar 18

Tropical Palm Trees

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