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Here's how to nominate a local firefighter for June’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...
May 26, 20231 min read


Texas wine country: A trip to Fredericksburg should be on your summer to-do list.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We’ve been traveling with the same group of friends for about 25 years. Last spring we took a trip through the...
May 25, 20232 min read


Carnival, hot air balloon rides and mutton bustin' is all happening at Stephenville’s Moo-La Fest!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A host of new fun has been added to this year’s Moo-La Fest happening June 2-3 at Stephenville City Park. The...
May 24, 20232 min read


Strange behavior and a black bag lead police to make record-heroin seizure.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A record amount of heroin has been seized in what began as a joint investigation by the Stephenville Police...
May 23, 20231 min read


Beat the summer heat: Erath County United Way hosting fan drive to help those in need.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County United Way is making sure everyone stays cool this summer by delivering free fans to those who need...
May 23, 20231 min read


Get your Tex-Mex fix with this tasty (and easy to make) chicken burrito bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Love a good burrito, but hate the carbs? Then this recipe for chicken burrito bowl is for you. WHAT YOU NEED 1 1/2 lbs....
May 23, 20231 min read


Two-vehicle accident claims life of beloved local school teacher.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A longtime school teacher has died following a two-vehicle accident in Stephenville on Monday afternoon. Linda...
May 22, 20231 min read


This big, beautiful Great Pyrenees has 100 pounds of love to give.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Blizzard, a two-year-old male...
May 22, 20231 min read


Last week’s bomb threat at Stephenville High School was received electronically.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A bomb threat sent to Stephenville High School last Thursday was done so electronically. Students and faculty were...
May 22, 20231 min read


Remembering Charlie Stenholm, one of the last non-partisan politicians of Texas.
By CATHEY SIMS Special to Beneath the Surface News I was saddened to hear about the death of former U.S. Congressman Charles Stenholm....
May 22, 20232 min read


SISD names Dr. Joshua Holt as the next principal of Henderson Junior High.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Henderson Junior High School is getting a new principal. Stephenville ISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Cederstrom has...
May 21, 20231 min read


Bosque River Taphouse opening this summer in Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like a good beer, you’re going to love the fact that a new taphouse is opening in Stephenville this summer. I...
May 18, 20232 min read


Grand jury indicts Stephenville man on three counts of possession of child pornography.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Wednesday indicted 10 people including a Stephenville man charged with possession or...
May 18, 20231 min read


Wondering about that 80-year sentence given to an Erath County teen? Here’s what you didn’t know.
Bradley Cadenhead By SARA VANDEN BERGE I received a flurry of comments from readers following Tuesday’s story of Bradley Cadenhead’s...
May 17, 20232 min read


Stephenville ISD recognized for its outstanding music program.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Stephenville ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The...
May 17, 20232 min read


Live music, delicious food and great shopping coming to this year’s Moo-La Fest in June.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer festivals can only mean one thing: Fun. And there will be lots of that happening during the city’s annual...
May 17, 20231 min read


Erath County teenager sentenced to 80 years for possession of child pornography.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County teenager has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to nine...
May 16, 20231 min read


Hey, high-rollers! Mark your calendars for CASA’s Casino Night happening at Tarleton’s ballrooms.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is bringing Las Vegas-style fun to Stephenville. The dice at this year’s annual...
May 16, 20231 min read


Chicken pesto rollups with fresh basil look fancy, but they’re a cinch to make.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Impress the fam with this delicious recipe for chicken pesto rollups (it’s definitely one of our faves). Fresh...
May 15, 20231 min read


Don’t get scammed: Co-owner of TXP Solar says fraudulent companies are spewing false information.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jake Smith, co-owner of TXP Solar in Stephenville, said scammers are playing on people’s fear of rising energy costs...
May 14, 20232 min read


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