What is wrong with us? How did we become people who take pleasure in tearing down others?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s 3 a.m. and I can’t sleep. The Husband and Indie are curled up in a warm bed probably dreaming about happy...
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- Sep 6
- 3 min
Owner of Stephenville restaurant posts suicide note to Facebook citing online bullying.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The owner of Shooterz Scratch Kitchen in Stephenville made an online post Wednesday morning announcing his plan to...
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Sunday plans made: Krab Kingz returns to Lucky Vines Vineyard & Winery with lots of deliciousness.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve been craving fresh seafood, make plans to head to Lucky Vines Vineyard & Winery on Sunday (as in Sept. 10)...
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Creamy tzatziki, sundried tomatoes, olives and seasoned turkey, make perfect Greek rice bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for Greek turkey rice bowl is a new family favorite. Made with a creamy tzatziki, sundried tomatoes, olives...
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Couple spots strange light hovering near Stephenville home and are sharing video of the experience.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville resident Melba Cancino gets up early every morning to let out her dogs, but when she stepped outside...
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Concert featuring classic and pop music to benefit Stephenville’s community garden.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE First Christian Church in Stephenville is hosting a concert to raise money for a community garden that was started...
- Sep 5
- 2 min
This guy was found tied to a post; now he is terrified of people. He needs patience and love.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Galileo, a three to...
- Sep 5
- 1 min
We had our first taste of Insomnia Cookies this weekend and it’s worth the calories.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I tend to avoid going into bakeries. The temptation is just too great. But when I was running short on time and...
- Sep 4
- 1 min
We adopted Indie from the Erath County Humane Society; the shelter is at capacity and needs help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been six months since Indie became a Vanden Berge. I adopted my sweet girl from the Erath County Humane Society...
- Sep 4
- 2 min
‘All races, faces and paces.’ Stephenville Running Club prepares for annual Poker Run.
By Rhyland Ramirez Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS Since April 2021, the Stephenville Running Club has grown to more than 600...
- Sep 1
- 1 min
Let the soup making commence! This pumpkin-shaped Dutch oven has my kitchen ready for fall.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s out with the old and in with the new at the Vanden Berge casa. For us (as in me), Sept. 1 marks the beginning...
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Boursin cheese two ways: Enjoy a creamy chicken dinner or use it in this delicious appetizer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I met Boursin cheese about 10 years ago after a friend introduced us at a dinner party. I fell in love with it on...
- Aug 29
- 1 min
Kick off Labor Day weekend with visit to this Farmers Market in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Kick off your Labor Day celebration with a stroll through the Farmers Market happening at the downtown plaza in...
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Lucky again: New restaurant bringing upscale dining experience to downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jeff and Kimberly Hutchins are experts in the field of hospitality. The couple owns the award-winning Lucky Vines...
- Aug 28
- 1 min
Say hi to Button, Snip, Bow and Stitch. These playful sibling kittens need loving, happy homes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society include a two-month-old group of...
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Introducing The Wyatt: Downtown historic landmark is being transformed into upscale living spaces.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You have no doubt seen the renovations underway at the old Long Hotel on College Street in Stephenville. The once...
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Tarleton State PD hosts self-defense course for women (and it’s open to the public).
TSU Media Relations Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS The Tarleton State University Police Department is offering a self-defense course...
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Clear Path Home Care offers individualized assistance for clients who need a little or a lot of help
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Americans are living longer. According to AARP Public Policy Institute, one in three Americans is over the age of...
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Insomnia Cookies opens new location in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The wait is over. Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm cookies all day and late into the...
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Daylee Powe to represent Stephenville in Times Square video highlighting Down Syndrome.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Young Daylee Powe is about to become New York-famous. The five-year-old Central Elementary kindergartener will...
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