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Baked potato lunch raises money to purchase school supplies for local children. Here’s how to order.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For the past 33 years, the United Methodist Women have hosted a baked potato luncheon to raise money for the...
Apr 11, 20211 min read
Head to the ocean with a bottle of Sunday Beach. You can get it at Frames Etc.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m not going to lie. I have written about this before. But these products top my list of spring favorites, so I...
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Order up! The Pizza Place reopens at its new location.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Pizza Place has been dishing up some of the best pizza in Stephenville since 1967 and the iconic restaurant has...
Apr 8, 20211 min read
Get fancy with this delicious recipe for Salmon Florentine.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like salmon, you will love this delicious recipe for Salmon Florentine. It’s simple to make, healthy and...
Apr 7, 20211 min read
An effort to bring liquor sales to Erath County is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Several local business leaders are working to get a measure on the November ballot to make liquor sales available in...
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Spring favorites: Give your hair an 8-second transformation with L’Oreal’s Wonder Water.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My skepticism was on high-alert when my friend Jennifer told me about an inexpensive product that she claimed did...
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Learn more about the city’s bond proposals during a mixer Thursday at Hearsay Wine Bar.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Those who still have questions about the city’s bond proposals are invited to a mixer from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursday...
Apr 4, 20211 min read
Celebrate Easter with these festive cupcakes.
By LORI LESLEY WHAT’S IN IT 3 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup butter, softened 1 tsp....
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Rumors are swirling that Chick-fil-A is coming to Stephenville. Here’s the real deal.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m not going to lie. A spicy chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A sounds pretty delicious right now. In fact, it...
Mar 31, 20212 min read
A taste of Mexico: You will want to eat these blackened shrimp lettuce wraps poolside.
By JULIE BRINKLEY These healthy and delicious shrimp lettuce wraps pair perfectly with good friends and a swimming pool. The recipe calls...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
City partners with Waste Connections to host golf tourney benefiting all-inclusive playground.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The City of Stephenville and Waste Connections are on a mission to make sure that every child in Stephenville has a...
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Ross Dress for Less is opening in Stephenville’s new power center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Who’s ready to dress for less? If your hand is raised, you’re in luck. Ross Dress for Less, a popular retailer known...
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Joey Green set to perform in downtown Stephenville as part of Concerts on College Street.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Texas musician Joey Green is coming back to Stephenville, this time to perform in Concerts on College Street. The...
Mar 25, 20211 min read
How to make the perfect dinner: Cauliflower pizza, kale salad and ricotta chocolate mousse.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Healthy pizza, a delicious kale salad and rich, creamy dessert is just what you need in your life. Here’s how to make...
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Let's travel: Enjoy a beautiful vacation in the coastal city of St. Tropez.
By MARILYN ROBITAILLE Let me set the scene. The sky is a deep blue rivaled only by that pristine Texas blue that we’ve all come to take...
Mar 23, 20213 min read
It’s tornado season in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tornado season in Texas can be frightening. The Lone Star State is hit with an average of 132 tornadoes each year...
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Jump into spring with this broccoli, sun dried tomato and chicken Caesar salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY With the arrival of spring comes the opportunity to cook with fresh fruits and veggies. And there is no time like the...
Mar 22, 20211 min read
On the move with Betsy and Greg: Orcas Island, a slice of heaven in the Pacific Northwest.
By GREG BALL We just spent 6 ½ weeks on Orcas Island and it was an amazing experience. Orcas is part of a group called the San Juan...
Mar 21, 20213 min read
Shock and awe at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. Now this young mother is taking a stand.
Publishing note: Stephenville resident Chelsea Taylor wrote to Beneath the Surface News about the following incident that happened at...
Mar 20, 20214 min read
Whitley Bettis is making a splash in the local restaurant scene. And that cheesecake she makes…
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Whitley Bettis’ cheesecake will make you cry. The 24-year-old self-professed “food lover” says she doesn’t consider...
Mar 19, 20213 min read
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