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Shop with a Cop: 'Making their Christmas merry and bright warmed our hearts on this cold day.'
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County law enforcement agencies worked together to make Christmas a little extra special for 50 kids on...
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Prime shatters another record by (literally) donating a ton of food to local families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been another banner year for Prime Metal Buildings & Components. This Erath County-based manufacturing company...
Dec 21, 20222 min read


A look back at this year’s Erath County Hometown Heroes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was a year of accolades for Erath County and Leslie Walker Farmers Agency, which sponsored the 2022 Hometown Hero...
Dec 21, 20221 min read


This woman made off with about 20 pairs of expensive jeans, but not before she was caught on camera.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you receive a pair of jeans for Christmas from this woman, you might want to call police or at the very least,...
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Erath County Humane Society prepares to move dogs indoors before cold snap; seeks foster families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Humane Society needs help this week caring for about 20 dogs during the upcoming arctic blast...
Dec 19, 20221 min read


We are about to get tackled by Old Man Winter. Don’t get caught unprepared.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If 70-degree weather doesn’t appeal to you on Christmas, news of this week’s changing forecast should send your...
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Santa approved: This berry croissant breakfast bake has been added to our Christmas breakfast menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before the sun comes up on Christmas morning, The Husband and I will get out of bed, pour ourselves a big cup of...
Dec 18, 20222 min read


A Retail Night Before Christmas. (Don't let this happen to you.)
‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the store Not a creature was stirring; The sales were no more. The closed sign was hung...
Dec 17, 20221 min read


Fan of Tex-Mex? These recipes for chicken enchilada rollups and cilantro lime slaw are for you.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Some days we just can’t help it; we need a taste of Tex-Mex. This recipe for chicken enchilada rollups will satisfy...
Dec 16, 20221 min read


Be the hostest with the mostest with this fancy cocktail made with Brandy and vanilla ice cream.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My uncle Ronnie has been a bartender his entire life. When we visited him in Reno years ago, he whipped up a...
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Shop with a Cop gets nice boost from students at Gilbert Intermediate.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Students at Gilbert Intermediate jumped headfirst into the effort to raise money for Erath County’s third annual...
Dec 14, 20221 min read


Now’s your chance to nominate a healthcare worker for January’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a healthcare worker whose compassion to patients and dedication to the profession are worthy of public...
Dec 14, 20221 min read


Judge sentences Stephenville man to 140 years in prison for sexually assaulting teenage girl.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE (Note: This story contains graphic details from Tuesday’s testimony in the sentencing phase of Fortino Puerta, who...
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Find unique gifts, gourmet food and home decor at Venture 19.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If Christmas shopping is still on your holiday to-do list, you need to hurry yourself over to Venture No. 19....
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Tanglewood Santas making return appearance this weekend. Bring the kids for popcorn, candy canes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Tanglewood neighborhood in Stephenville is alive with the spirit of Christmas – and a new tradition is now in...
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Travel back in time to Bethlehem at this live nativity in Lingleville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you want to get back to the reason for the season, make plans to attend a live nativity presented by Lingleville...
Dec 11, 20221 min read


The Junior Livestock Show is coming up and it’s time to register for the Chamber’s buyer’s pool.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce is once again organizing a buyer’s pool to support area youth in...
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Farm to table: Terrell Farms selling packages of grassfed beef just in time for Christmas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list enjoys a good steak or tasty burger, consider giving them a...
Dec 8, 20221 min read


I got the scoop on when two highly-anticipated restaurants are opening in Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Hilary sent me a text today asking if I knew when Poseidon is set to open. She likes sushi too. I didn’t,...
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Erath County constable Jason Schipper named December’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County constable Jason Schipper has been named December’s Hometown Hero, a program sponsored by Farmers...
Dec 8, 20221 min read


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