My Featured Pick

6 hours ago
2 min

Preserve your carved pumpkins with this homemade spray. It’s been pinned on Pinterest 10,000 times!

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER One of our favorite posts for October is our DIY carved pumpkin preserving spray! It has been pinned over 10,000...

a day ago
2 min

With fall in full swing, it’s time for soup. Think cabbage roll and Thai chicken zoodle.

By JULIE BRINKLEY It’s a chilly fall night. The fireplace is roaring and after a long day of work, school and practice, you come home to...

2 days ago
1 min

50 Women Strong is a new group focused on improving Erath County. Here’s what else you need to know.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE “A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everyone else.” - unknown Enter 50 Women...

3 days ago
2 min

Erath County moving to 10-digit dialing system, so update those cell phones now.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The days of pushing seven numbers when making a local call are coming to an end. Erath County is moving to a...

3 days ago
1 min

Church to host fundraiser for animal shelter; residents invited to bring pets for special blessing.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Humane Society routinely functions with more animals than space. Money is often tight and executive...

5 days ago
1 min

Early voting on liquor sales, constitutional amendments begin Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Polls will open first thing Monday morning when early voting in the constitutional amendment and liquor election...

6 days ago
1 min

Celebrate the season without breaking your diet with these healthy candied apple slices.

By KERRY MITCHELL How ‘bout them apples? They are in season and everywhere. Inspired by fall festival feels and the Texas State Fair,...

Oct 14
1 min

Your family will love these recipes for Italian meaty casserole and chicken cauliflower fried rice.

By JULIE BRINKLEY Click here to watch my live cooking show on Beneath the Surface News Facebook page. It’s where I prepare these healthy...

Oct 12
5 min

Stephenville High School names its newest inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS Stephenville High School will induct seven former student-athletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame...

Oct 11
2 min

This CBD and collagen-infused pedicure is my new obsession. You will love it too.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tim has been doing my nails for years now. For someone who is always in a hurry, sitting through a fill every other...

Oct 10
1 min

With rain on the way, settle in with a bag of candy corn and these Halloween classics.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE With a wet week ahead, there is no time like the present to start preparing for some time indoors. And what better...

Oct 8
1 min

This new fall event is bringing art and wine to downtown Stephenville on Saturday.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new and exciting event featuring art and wine is coming to downtown Stephenville this weekend and you should make...

Oct 7
3 min

13 fun ways to use that leftover canned pumpkin. Think waffles, lattes and stovetop potpourri.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Have you started any pumpkin baking yet? We sure have, and there is always some leftover canned pumpkin sitting...

Oct 7
2 min

List of local pharmacies offering flu shots and that other vaccine you’ve heard so much about.

BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS Erath county officials put together the following list of local pharmacies offering flu shots and that other...

Oct 5
3 min

The UFO story from 2008 will be included in a 5-part docuseries coming to a major network in 2022.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I took a trip down memory lane on Sunday when I was interviewed by a crew from Break Thru Films, a company that’s...

Oct 4
1 min

Public invited to Fields of Gold release party this week at Hearsay Wine Bar.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The public will get its first official chance to sample a new wine label when Hearsay Wine Bar hosts a release party...

Oct 2
2 min

It’s a wrap! I reached my goal and Optavia is the best (and easiest) weight loss program ever.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A few months ago, I told you about a journey I was beginning to lose a few pounds I had slowly packed on over the...

Sep 30
2 min

This morning collagen drink will boost energy, metabolism and improve skin.

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER We have been talking about collagen on Chemistry Cachet for many years, and one of our favorite ways to take collagen...

Sep 29
1 min

BBQ chicken stuffed zucchini boats and creamy pesto shrimp for the win.

By JULIE BRINKLEY These recipes for BBQ chicken stuffed zucchini boats and creamy pesto shrimp with spaghetti squash are not only easy to...

Sep 28
1 min

Learn about Erath County’s history during this event at the Stephenville Historical House Museum.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A group of community volunteers is working to bring attention to one of the city’s shiniest gems – the Stephenville...

With a heart for kids, this school counselor and Tarleton employee compete in Dancing For the Stars.

I did my civic duty today and you should do yours. Go vote for Proposition A.

The Lariat Lynn Larner Memorial scholarship will benefit rodeo athletes. Here’s how to contribute.