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Texas Sage Plant Nursery and Garden Market: This haven for plant enthusiasts and garden lovers opens in Dublin.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new Erath County business set to open in Dublin this weekend is offering shoppers a unique experience and respite...
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Have a sweet tooth, but watching your weight? This dessert has 145 calories and is super delish.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are not big dessert people, but every Wednesday I make a light snack to munch on while we watch Survivor. When...
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Following the Whole30 diet? You will love these Sloppy Joe bowls!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Following a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste. This recipe for Sloppy Joe bowls is delicious and...
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Warrant issued for Erath County woman accused of starving dozens of animals.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An arrest warrant has been issued for Cheryl Barker, an Erath County woman accused of cruelty to non-livestock...
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Stephenville’s newest retailer: Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods is now open.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Atwoods Ranch & Home Goods is opening its newest location in Stephenville on Wednesday, April 3,...
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Lady Bird loves other dogs and has never met a stranger; she is up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Lady Bird, a one to...
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Tarleton’s therapeutic riding program gives participants chance to become cowboys; special kids rodeo happens this week.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Texan Therapeutic Riding, formerly TREAT Riding, will host its biannual Special...
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Spring reading: Beneath the Book Club’s April pick is NYT’s bestseller Happy Place by Emily Henry.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beneath the Book Clubbers have chosen Happy Place by Emily Henry to kick off spring reading. This No. 1 New York...
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Beneath the Book Club: April’s choices include a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and tales of love and family.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s time to choose Beneath the Book Club’s April read. This month’s picks include a Pulitzer Prize-winner and tales...
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Some like it hot: This Ember self-heating smart mug keeps your coffee at just the right temperature.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There is nothing worse than a cold cup of coffee. (Unless, of course, it's a cold brew.) My first one stays warm...
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Beneath the Book Club discussion: Look Closer by David Ellis is a crazy ride that turns its back on logic.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m on the fence about this one. Not because I didn’t enjoy it; I mean who doesn’t love an angsty mystery with plot...
Mar 27, 20241 min read


An Evening in Purple: Tarleton honors Legacy and Distinguished Alumni Award recipients at Saturday's gala.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University presented Legacy and Distinguished Alumni honors at the...
Mar 26, 20246 min read


4 decades of music: Madonna’s Celebration Tour landed in Dallas last night and I was there for it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was a child of the 80s, which means I was heavily influenced by two things growing up in Southern California:...
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Ready for the total solar eclipse? Make sure you have the proper eyewear.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My dad was an amateur astronomer. He loved studying the universe and could tell you about the stars and planets and...
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Spring has sprung at Dowell Ace Hardware; get your patio ready for outdoor living.Â
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Spring has officially arrived at Dowell Ace Hardware. Store manager Crissy McCoy told Beneath the Surface News that...
Mar 23, 20241 min read


The next time you’re in Fort Worth, try one of the city’s newest restaurants, Hudson House.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you need an out-of-town date, make plans to try one of Fort Worth’s newest restaurants, Hudson House. My first...
Mar 21, 20242 min read


What to do and where to seek shelter when there’s a threat of severe weather in Erath County.
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 20, 20242 min read


More than 10,000 FFA members taking part in Tarleton’s statewide invitational this week.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News More than 10,100 FFA members from across the state converge at Tarleton State...
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Officials seize more than 100 animals living with inadequate food, water and shelter in Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Calling it the largest animal seizure in Erath County’s history, more than 100 dogs, hamsters, rats, reptiles,...
Mar 19, 20241 min read


CASA for the Cross Timbers Area celebrates National Social Work Month.
By Cheyenne Pena CASA Outreach Coordinator As part of March’s National Social Work Month celebration, CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is...
Mar 19, 20242 min read


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