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Product review: This unique CO2 Lift Mask hydrates skin 117 percent! You can find it at Fringe Salon.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER As a chemist , I like to research products, then test them on myself to see how they actually work. It’s even...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Chickpea Italian chopped salad, salmon bites make perfect dinner for those following a Mediterranean diet.
By Julie Brinkley I’m continuing my series on healthy eating with two more recipes perfect for those following a Mediterranean diet....
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Beneath the Book Club: It’s almost February and love is in the air. Let’s pick a good romance to read.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s time to choose Beneath the Book Club’s February read and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I figured...
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Trice sentenced to 119 years in prison after another man comes forward with more accusations.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County jury on Friday sentenced 78-year-old John David Trice to a combined 119 years in prison after he was...
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Pure Image to celebrate ‘Galentine’s Day’ with Botox Bash! (And there will be mimosas!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Hey ladies, grab your gal pals and make plans to head to Pure Image in Stephenville from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Erath County jury finds Trice guilty of sexually assaulting 4 minors.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County jury on Thursday found 78-year-old John David Trice guilty of sexually assaulting four boys while...
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Nominate your favorite local teacher for February’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Do you know a local...
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Beneath the Book Club: Deeply unsettling is how I best describe Next of Kin. What are your thoughts?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was only a few chapters in when I began to think I wasn’t going to enjoy reading Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah....
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Trice takes the stand in his own defense following blistering testimony from more alleged victims.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE John David Trice adamantly denied sexually abusing young boys when he took the stand in his own defense Wednesday in...
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Tarleton State University reschedules MLK Day celebration for Feb. 6.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The community is invited to attend Tarleton State University’s Annual Martin...
Jan 24, 20241 min read
If you’re following a Mediterranean diet, you will love these chicken patties with tzatziki sauce.
By Julie Brinkley The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular trends in the U.S. And this recipe for chicken patties is absolutely...
Jan 23, 20241 min read
Two kittens abandoned in cardboard box now up for adoption at Erath County Humane Society.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hard to believe that anyone could stomach leaving a pair of helpless kittens inside a cardboard box, but it...
Jan 22, 20241 min read
Drug possession, theft, assault on a public servant top Erath County indictments.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury has indicted 12 people on a variety of charges ranging from drug possession and theft to...
Jan 21, 20241 min read
Order up! Stephenville Senior Citizens Center hosting 4th annual chili cook-off.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you can make a mean pot of chili, this is for you! The Stephenville Senior Citizens Center is gearing up for its...
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Tarleton breaks ground on $80 million Health Professions Building; adds 3 new degree programs.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State broke ground Wednesday on an $80 million Health Professions...
Jan 17, 20242 min read
True crime event: ABC airs murder of Stephenville resident Susan Woods on 20/20.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A murder mystery that went unsolved for almost two decades aired on ABC’s 20/20 on Friday, Jan. 19. The mystery of...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Blu Dornan art exhibition underway at Tarleton State Gallery through Feb. 2.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Department of Visual Arts and Design at Tarleton State University is...
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Once Upon a Wonderland: Tickets on sale for SPARD’s annual daddy-daughter dance.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s one of Stephenville Parks & Recreation Department’s most popular annual events, a night just for fathers and...
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Pet of the week: This friendly boy loves kids and wants a forever family.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Pablo, a three to...
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Winter storm arrives in Erath County; officials urge caution if venturing out.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County – and much of North Texas – woke up Monday to a winter wonderland. But aside from venturing outside to...
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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