By Alexis Rochester   With a new school year upon us, I thought I would share some easy, science-based disinfecting tips for teachers and...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   A project involving the construction of 350 single-family homes got the green light to move forward when it was...

By Julie Brinkley   My favorite kind of recipes are ones that include healthy ingredients that come together quickly and easily.  ...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Four adorable kittens up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society are this week’s featured pets. Tot, Tut,...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Stephenville’s senior citizen population is finally getting a new place to hang out.   And it’s long overdue.  ...

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News CHATEAUROUX, France — Tarleton State University senior manufacturing and...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer vacation is almost over for local students and it’s time to get down to business. Topping the to-do list for...

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Former Tarleton State University rodeo standout JJ Hampton has been selected for...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The popular Farmers & Artisan Market will be back from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3, in downtown Stephenville...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a law enforcement official whose dedication to the profession is worthy of public recognition? If...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Erath County students are heading back to the classroom as soon as next week and parents can take advantage of...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Just when you think you’ve heard it all, there’s this. I’ve written hundreds of scam stories over the years, but not...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The VB’s second annual garden got off to an ok start, then petered out mid-season. The jalapenos, radishes and herbs...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Buying new school clothes can get expensive, so to alleviate the stress of shopping, Cornerstone Church in...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The summer is flying by and we have spent much of it enjoying juicy beach reads. This is the last month for that,...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE July’s book of the month was the first time I had read anything by Lucy Clarke, but it won’t be the last. One of the...

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Erath Engaged will host its first virtual rural mental health summit over Zoom at...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   It’s been more than 15 years since I completed the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce ’s annual leadership program ....

By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love a big baked potato topped with cheesy goodness, bacon bits, sour cream and chives. But I usually take a hard...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Foodies, rejoice. Stephenville’s newest fine dining establishment – The Seeker – has released a look at its first...