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If you enjoy sharp humor and dark satire, The White Lotus should be your next binge-watch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE During the holidays, a friend told us to watch The White Lotus on HBO. He described it as a series that follows...
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Chicken parmesan meatballs: A hearty, tasty dish the light way.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you find comfort in meatballs, but don’t like the fat and calories that come with some recipes, this one made with...
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Police have identified Blue Jean Baby and now they’re trying to find her.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Remember the woman who ran off with a bunch of denim from Chick Elms Grand Entry Western Store in December? Well,...
Jan 9, 20231 min read
‘Love bites’ are back! Cross Timbers Business & Professional Women selling Valentine’s Day cookies.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Cross Timbers Business and Professional Women are once again taking orders for “love bites,” those delicious,...
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Make reservations to attend Tarleton State University’s breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Special to Beneath the Surface News TSU Media Relations Tarleton State University’s Town and Gown Breakfast, commemorating Dr. Martin...
Jan 8, 20231 min read
You will love the list of this year’s Ragin’ Cajun celebrity waiters! Tickets on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council has announced this year’s celebrity waiters taking part in the 20th annual...
Jan 6, 20231 min read
SHS students named Grand Champion in Ag Mechanics with custom tilt trailer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A group of Stephenville High School students - Peyton Vanden Berge, Kash Stone, Allen Moerman and Jakob Stockstill -...
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Egg roll bowl: Flavorful and healthy dish the entire family will love.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you enjoy the flavors found in Chinese food – particularly egg rolls – you will love this recipe for the egg roll...
Jan 5, 20231 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack is having a big week with guest mixologist and first Saturday brunch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The holidays are over, but there’s no shortage of fun happening this week at Newton’s Saddlerack. The downtown...
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Remember Mattress Firm the cat? The company that shares his name wants to help with the adoption.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys…I can’t stop smiling. I just received the most fantastic email from G’Nai Blakemore, director of public...
Jan 3, 20231 min read
Chick-fil-A becomes first restaurant to open at The Stable.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chick-fil-A has officially opened, becoming the first restaurant to open in Stephenville's newest development, The...
Jan 3, 20232 min read
This feta cheese dip pairs perfectly with ‘Wine Down Wednesday’ and a dry white.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Jen is always sending me funny and food-inspired TikTok videos, and since she knows how much I love all...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Brandon Huckabee sworn in as Erath County Judge. Here’s what he says about his immediate goals.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new era has begun for Erath County with the swearing in of Brandon Huckabee as county judge. The 41-year-old...
Jan 1, 20232 min read
If you plan on saying hello to 2023 with a few cocktails, don’t be a dummy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I feel silly writing about something that’s obvious to most grownups, but for those who need to hear it, here goes:...
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Ring in the new year with a golden glow by the spray experts at Tahiti Tan.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It only took me 20 minutes to lose 10 pounds on Thursday. A quick visit to Tahiti Tan for a custom spray left me...
Dec 30, 20222 min read
Erath County Junior Livestock Show prepares for kickoff with new arena, record-high participants.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Excitement is high over the 2023 Erath County Junior Livestock Show taking place Monday, Jan. 2, through Saturday,...
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Quick and easy lazy lasagna; this recipe is full of taste, but not the fat.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If the holidays have you all tuckered out and you’re ready to get back to the basics, this recipe for lazy lasagna is...
Dec 29, 20221 min read
City to celebrate opening of Chick-fil-A with groundbreaking ceremony at The Stable on Jan. 4.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The much-anticipated opening of Stephenville’s newest restaurant – Chick-fil-A – is just days away...
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack prepares for New Year’s Eve celebration with 5-course dinner and wine pairing.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Ring in the new year with a delicious five-course dinner and wine pairing at Newton’s Saddlerack in downtown...
Dec 27, 20221 min read
Wow your holiday guests with fancy caramel and sugar-rimmed champagne glasses.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s two days before Christmas and I woke up feeling fancy so I channeled my bougie friend Jen, who recently served...
Dec 23, 20221 min read
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