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Firehouse Subs opens in Stephenville, becoming first restaurant to open in Washington Commons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Firehouse Subs is set to open in Stephenville on Wednesday, Nov. 23, becoming the first restaurant in Washington...
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Everything you need to know about local Black Friday, Small Business Saturday deals.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The start of the holiday shopping season gets officially underway this weekend and local businesses are offering...
Nov 22, 20222 min read


Ho ho ho! ChristmasVille is on its way and the festive event is bigger and better than ever!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Excitement over the city’s third annual ChristmasVille will likely be enough to snap you out of that turkey-induced...
Nov 21, 20221 min read


The gift of life: Knights of Columbus sponsoring blood drive Dec. 4. Here’s how to register.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Newman Hall. Click here to...
Nov 21, 20221 min read


You can make a difference in the lives of children in CPS care by visiting one of these Angel Trees.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The holiday season is all about giving, and just like you, I can’t stand the thought of any child waking up on...
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Christmas has landed at The Home Place at Ace. Stop by for magical gift ideas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Go home for the holidays at The Home Place at Ace where the newly-renovated (and very merry) space is filled with...
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Healthy holiday side: Enjoy big taste and fewer calories with this cauliflower mac and cheese.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for cauliflower mac and cheese will fit perfectly into your holiday meal plans while allowing you to...
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Stephenville appoints firm to help develop downtown retail, dining; citizens invited to take survey.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The city of Stephenville has appointed Downtown Strategies, a division of Retail Strategies, to come...
Nov 16, 20221 min read


‘Shop with a Cop’ and make a child smile this holiday season. (You will love this.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County law enforcement agencies are wasting no time getting into the holiday spirit. The agencies are working...
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Fair Grounds, new rodeo arena coming to the Cowboy Capital of the World.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County will soon have something new to hang its hat on: Fair Grounds and a brand new rodeo arena thanks to a...
Nov 15, 20222 min read


It’s time to nominate a local law enforcement official for December’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a law enforcement official whose dedication to the profession is worthy of public recognition? If so,...
Nov 15, 20221 min read


The Great Turkey Giveaway: Mattressville plans to hand out 2,000 pounds of free turkey this weekend.
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 14, 20221 min read


3-time MasterChef contestant Cate Meade coming to Newton’s Saddlerack for special dining event.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chef Cate Meade is coming to Stephenville this week to show off her culinary skills during a special dining event at...
Nov 13, 20221 min read


Tarleton prepares for 29th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Showcase; vendors invited.
TSI Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University's 29th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Showcase will...
Nov 13, 20221 min read


Baby, it’s cold outside! And this tomato soup is as good as anything you’ll find in a restaurant.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was at a nice Fort Worth restaurant for brunch not long ago, and staring at me from the menu was a tomato soup and...
Nov 11, 20221 min read


Stephenville Downtown Merchants ring in the season with annual holiday open house. You’re invited!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Downtown Merchants are ringing in the Christmas shopping season with a holiday open house from...
Nov 10, 20221 min read


2 ways to enjoy zucchini: In an Italian bake, as parmesan (crunchy) chips.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like zucchini, you will love these two recipes. This Italian zucchini bake makes the perfect weeknight dinner...
Nov 9, 20221 min read


It’s a WIN for Stephenville ISD: Voters approve bond proposition for new football/soccer stadium.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The worry over where the Stephenville Yellow Jackets will play their football games when its contract with Tarleton...
Nov 9, 20221 min read


SPD pursues leads in bomb threat at Stephenville High School.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One day after a student was arrested for making a bomb threat at Henderson Junior High last week, police responded...
Nov 8, 20222 min read


This Christmas gift wrapping event raises money for the Treehouse Afterschool Program.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s the most wonderful time of the year… It’s also the busiest. If your holiday to-do list becomes too much for you...
Nov 8, 20221 min read


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