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Tarleton State University prepares for spring commencement; here's what you need to know.

Tarleton State University prepares for spring commencement; here's what you need to know.

Tarleton State University prepares for spring commencement; here's what you need to know.

Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University will celebrate spring 2026 graduates with commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at the EECU Center on the Stephenville campus. Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley will preside over four ceremonies, which will include graduate and undergraduate students. Commencement Schedule: Friday, May 8 10 a.m. — Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

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Jason Smith elected to SISD board of trustees; Cook retains seat on Stephenville City Council.

Jason Smith elected to SISD board of trustees; Cook retains seat on Stephenville City Council.

Jason Smith elected to SISD board of trustees; Cook retains seat on Stephenville City Council.

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This summer’s concerts in the park series gets rolling with the legendary Bellamy Brothers.

This summer’s concerts in the park series gets rolling with the legendary Bellamy Brothers.

This summer’s concerts in the park series gets rolling with the legendary Bellamy Brothers.

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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.

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Clayton Iley lawyers up with attorney who represented man who killed ‘American Sniper.’

Clayton Iley lawyers up with attorney who represented man who killed ‘American Sniper.’

Clayton Iley lawyers up with attorney who represented man who killed ‘American Sniper.’

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Man charged with theft, money laundering used social media to spread alleged false information about his military connections.

Man charged with theft, money laundering used social media to spread alleged false information about his military connections.

Man charged with theft, money laundering used social media to spread alleged false information about his military connections.

Apr 25

Grace Place Ministries to host Songs of Grace: A Night of Music and Giving; tickets on sale now.

Grace Place Ministries to host Songs of Grace: A Night of Music and Giving; tickets on sale now.

Grace Place Ministries to host Songs of Grace: A Night of Music and Giving; tickets on sale now.

Apr 25

Bombshell arrest: Stephenville insurance agent charged with theft, money laundering.

Bombshell arrest: Stephenville insurance agent charged with theft, money laundering.

Bombshell arrest: Stephenville insurance agent charged with theft, money laundering.

Apr 24

Investigative chemist tries lymphatic drainage treatment at The Wellness Bar in Stephenville.

Investigative chemist tries lymphatic drainage treatment at The Wellness Bar in Stephenville.

Investigative chemist tries lymphatic drainage treatment at The Wellness Bar in Stephenville.

Apr 22

Register now for the Stephenville Education Foundation's annual golf tourney.

Register now for the Stephenville Education Foundation's annual golf tourney.

Register now for the Stephenville Education Foundation's annual golf tourney.

Apr 21

Chicken caprese smash tacos with fresh basil, parmesan and balsamic glaze.

Chicken caprese smash tacos with fresh basil, parmesan and balsamic glaze.

Chicken caprese smash tacos with fresh basil, parmesan and balsamic glaze.

Apr 21

‘Our lives have been changed in ways I never could have imagined.’

‘Our lives have been changed in ways I never could have imagined.’

‘Our lives have been changed in ways I never could have imagined.’

Apr 20

Erath County grand jury indicts Huckabay ISD’s former IT director for child grooming, sexual performance by a child.

Erath County grand jury indicts Huckabay ISD’s former IT director for child grooming, sexual performance by a child.

Erath County grand jury indicts Huckabay ISD’s former IT director for child grooming, sexual performance by a child.

Apr 16

Sweet tooth? Try these sugar cookie bars your kids (and you) will love!

Sweet tooth? Try these sugar cookie bars your kids (and you) will love!

Sweet tooth? Try these sugar cookie bars your kids (and you) will love!

Apr 15

Sheet pan barbecue crispy tacos for the win!

Sheet pan barbecue crispy tacos for the win!

Sheet pan barbecue crispy tacos for the win!

Apr 14

City hosting Mother-Son Mayhem. Think laser tag, thrilling games and monster truck madness.

City hosting Mother-Son Mayhem. Think laser tag, thrilling games and monster truck madness.

City hosting Mother-Son Mayhem. Think laser tag, thrilling games and monster truck madness.

Apr 12

Family of Devonte Johnson sets the record straight: ‘He has never been involved in using drugs.’

Family of Devonte Johnson sets the record straight: ‘He has never been involved in using drugs.’

Family of Devonte Johnson sets the record straight: ‘He has never been involved in using drugs.’

Apr 10

Self-defense demonstration: What to do when you're in a very bad situation.

Self-defense demonstration: What to do when you're in a very bad situation.

Self-defense demonstration: What to do when you're in a very bad situation.

Apr 10

Tickets on sale for annual fashion show, lunch benefiting ‘Shoes for Christmas.’

Tickets on sale for annual fashion show, lunch benefiting ‘Shoes for Christmas.’

Tickets on sale for annual fashion show, lunch benefiting ‘Shoes for Christmas.’

Apr 9

Jury finds De Leon man guilty of threatening Erath County officials; sentences him to 10 years on all counts.

Jury finds De Leon man guilty of threatening Erath County officials; sentences him to 10 years on all counts.

Jury finds De Leon man guilty of threatening Erath County officials; sentences him to 10 years on all counts.

Apr 8

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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

Tarleton State University opens a cool, new lounge for its students.

Tarleton State University opens a cool, new lounge for its students.

Tarleton State University opens a cool, new lounge for its students.

Apr 7

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

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Get rid of dull, dry skin with a HydraFacial.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Get rid of dull, dry skin with a HydraFacial.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Get rid of dull, dry skin with a HydraFacial.

Mar 16

‘Curated with love, styled with edge.” Jackie the Label opens in Stephenville.

‘Curated with love, styled with edge.” Jackie the Label opens in Stephenville.

‘Curated with love, styled with edge.” Jackie the Label opens in Stephenville.

Feb 26

HomeTown Physical Therapy introduces new stretch and recovery program; the first of its kind in Stephenville.

HomeTown Physical Therapy introduces new stretch and recovery program; the first of its kind in Stephenville.

HomeTown Physical Therapy introduces new stretch and recovery program; the first of its kind in Stephenville.

Feb 25

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

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

Texan Vittles: Delivering sweet, salty goodness to your front door.

Texan Vittles: Delivering sweet, salty goodness to your front door.

Texan Vittles: Delivering sweet, salty goodness to your front door.

Nov 20, 2025

The Serving Station: New indoor pickleball court opens in Stephenville.

The Serving Station: New indoor pickleball court opens in Stephenville.

The Serving Station: New indoor pickleball court opens in Stephenville.

Nov 9, 2025

Local real estate broker working hard to bring good things to Stephenville, surrounding area.

Local real estate broker working hard to bring good things to Stephenville, surrounding area.

Local real estate broker working hard to bring good things to Stephenville, surrounding area.

Oct 21, 2025

Local esthetician Courtney Donegan, owner of Skin Med Spa, talks all things skin care.

Local esthetician Courtney Donegan, owner of Skin Med Spa, talks all things skin care.

Local esthetician Courtney Donegan, owner of Skin Med Spa, talks all things skin care.

Oct 16, 2025

Hard Eight BBQ, Bass Pro Shops join forces to open new in-store dining experience next fall.

Hard Eight BBQ, Bass Pro Shops join forces to open new in-store dining experience next fall.

Hard Eight BBQ, Bass Pro Shops join forces to open new in-store dining experience next fall.

Oct 8, 2025

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