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The Great Turkey Giveaway is happening soon. Here’s how you can score a free bird.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you need a bird for your Thanksgiving feast, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the Great Turkey Giveaway...
Nov 9, 20231 min read
With chilly days ahead, a pot of this easy tomato soup should be simmering on your stovetop.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I know, I know, more soup. You’re probably wondering if The Husband is surviving on a soup-only diet these days and...
Nov 9, 20231 min read
Fundraiser to benefit local nurse practitioner diagnosed with rare brain tumor.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Friends and family of Kim Chaplin are planning a day of fun to raise money for her upcoming medical bills and...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Tickets on sale for Studio 6:14’s merry mashup: The Grinch and The Nutcracker.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The public is invited to a festive merry mashup on Saturday, Dec. 2, when performers with Studio 6:14 present The...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Stephenville residents vote to keep all 8 city council places; extend term limits.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville residents split their vote Tuesday when deciding the future of the city council. Proposition A, which...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Tarleton’s inaugural Sexual Health Day event to focus on respect, education, empowerment.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News A health fair and speaker series headline Tarleton State’s first Sexual Health...
Nov 7, 20232 min read
It’s like the potato chips version of Willy Wonka’s Everlasting Gobstopper.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I agree on most things, and what we most definitely agree on is our shared love for all things...
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Friendly, sociable dog wants to play with ‘everyone;’ curious cat can't get enough attention.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Jake, a three to...
Nov 6, 20231 min read
Local law enforcement prepares for 4th annual ‘Shop with a Cop.’ Here’s how you can give.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County law enforcement agencies are wasting no time getting into the holiday spirit. The agencies are working...
Nov 6, 20231 min read
The VBs are holiday-ready thanks to my good friend Polly. Let her spruce up your Christmas tree!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE To quote our favorite Christmas movie: The VBs “are the jolliest bunch of a******* this side of the nuthouse.”...
Nov 4, 20231 min read
A legacy of empowerment, encouragement: Woman honors her trailblazing mom with business scholarship.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Kari Haile’s mom broke barriers in 1943 as an award-winning Tarleton State...
Nov 3, 20233 min read
SPD, Erath County Sheriff’s Office, DEA arrest 14; uncover drug trafficking organization.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Fourteen suspects are in custody following an operation led by special agents of the Drug Enforcement...
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Tarleton breaks ground on $7 million Research and Economic Development Building.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University broke ground Wednesday for a Research and Economic...
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Daylight Saving Time coming to end; get ready to ‘fall’ back one hour.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Admit it. You could use an extra hour of sleep. And you will get it this weekend when Daylight Saving Time comes to...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Now’s your chance to become a Texas Master Naturalist. Here’s how.
Special to Beneath the Surface News If you’ve dreamed of becoming a certified Texas Master Naturalist, you’re in luck. The Prairie Oaks...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
So good! Warm up with white bean chicken chili. (You’ll only need one pot to make it!)
By JULIE BRINKLEY ‘Tis the season for soups, chili and stew and this recipe for white bean chicken chili is made in a single pot! And...
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Tarleton State University to mark official start of the holiday season with lighting celebration.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University’s annual holiday lighting celebration will be held at 8...
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Lawmen: Bass Reeves now streaming on Paramount.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Make sure you have plenty of popcorn on hand Sunday (Nov. 5) because the first two episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
The official start to Christmas shopping starts this weekend with city’s annual holiday market.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville’s annual holiday market is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! The two-day event...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
This lasagna soup is so freaking good you won’t believe it! (Even Max loved it!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband loves lasagna and I love soup, which is why The Daughter shared this recipe with me that she found on...
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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