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Frames Etc has everything you need for spring and Easter.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This is the first in a series of stories highlighting spring and Easter merchandise at local retailers. One of...
Mar 1, 20241 min read


City of Stephenville to host 3rd public meeting on comprehensive plan.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The City of Stephenville is holding its third public meeting to discuss the 2050 comprehensive plan....
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Annual baked potato lunch raises money to purchase school supplies for local children. Here’s how to order.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For the past 36 years, the United Methodist Women have hosted a baked potato luncheon to raise money to purchase...
Feb 28, 20241 min read


It’s time to nominate an Erath County firefighter for March’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a firefighter whose dedication to the profession is worthy of public recognition? If so, now is your...
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Running on Faith: Sign up now for this 5K, 1-mile fun run happening March 23.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you enjoy running, this is for you. Running on Faith benefiting Faith School will be held at 8:30 a.m. on...
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Beneath the Book Club: What do you want to read in March? It’s time to choose.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s time to choose Beneath the Book Club’s March read. I scoured Barnes and Noble, the New York Times bestseller...
Feb 27, 20243 min read


Stephenville Running Club has strong finish in its third year at Cowtown Marathon.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE More than 40,000 runners took part in the largest running event in North Texas last weekend, the Cowtown Marathon,...
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Say hi to Arlo and String Cheese, this week’s featured pets 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 Arlo, a one to two-year-old...
Feb 26, 20241 min read


‘You stole my innocence.’ Victim of child sexual assault gives emotional impact statement.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville man will spend the next 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to aggravated sexual assault...
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Hico Med Spa offers range of services, including mobile IV treatments, to help clients reach their full wellness potential.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A medical spa in Hico is aiming to help people look and feel their very best. Hico MedSpa opened in September 2022...
Feb 25, 20242 min read


Stephenville Senior Citizens Center to celebrate Texas Independence Day with afternoon of trivia.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For die-hard Texans, it’s the most important day of the year. And when Texas Independence Day arrives again on...
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Area students to take part in annual band festival at Tarleton State University.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Seventeen area high school and middle school bands will be on the Tarleton State...
Feb 22, 20241 min read


It was a big competition weekend for dancers with Studio 6:14. Wait ‘til you see what they brought home!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The spring competition season is off to a remarkable start for dancers at Studio 6:14. The studio’s dancers competed...
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Get out the flashlights! Tarleton’s Gordon Center to Host Museum After Dark scavenger hunt.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Center for the Industrial History of...
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Super people-friendly: Sakura-the-dog and Sassy-the-cat will make excellent family pets.Â
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Sakura, a three to...
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Christian band Stars Go Dim with No. 1 hit ‘You Are Loved’ set to perform in Stephenville April 4.Â
Special to Beneath the Surface News The National Network of Youth Ministries has announced the upcoming "Authority in the Name of Jesus...
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Early voting in joint primary gets underway this week and Erath County residents have a lot to consider.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Voters in the Republican and Democrat Primary will get the chance to cast a ballot when early voting gets underway...
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Last day filings shake up the race for Stephenville City Council. Here’s what happened.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Two candidates filing to run for Stephenville City Council just hours before the deadline on Friday changed the...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Interested in becoming a teacher? More than 100 school districts attending Tarleton’s upcoming job fair.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University’s Career Services Center and College of Education and...
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Salt Lick Creamery: Grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream with a twist. (You are going to love it.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you love a good grilled cheese sandwich as much as I do, make plans to head to Bluff Dale where you’ll find a...
Feb 15, 20242 min read


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