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Jeffrey Rogers pleads guilty to murdering Dublin woman, then dumping her body in Tennessee lake.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A man set to go on trial next week for the 2020 murder of a Dublin woman pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced...
Nov 7, 20223 min read


Season 5 of Yellowstone is set to premiere and Newton’s Saddlerack is celebrating with Trivia Night.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Get ready to dust off those cowboy hats. The fifth and final season of Yellowstone is set to premiere on Sunday,...
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Election Day arrives on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The wait is almost over. Election Day arrives on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and we can all rest easy knowing that our lives...
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Our halls are decked! Let Polly Hamilton spruce up your spruce this holiday season.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE To quote our favorite Christmas movie: The VBs “are the jolliest bunch of a******* this side of the nuthouse.”...
Nov 6, 20221 min read


Comfort food: Your family will love this healthy casserole made with spinach, artichoke and chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY There is nothing better than having a casserole waiting for you at home after a long, busy day. And this recipe is not...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Cheerful Heart is ready for Christmas. And they have Holiballs!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Cheerful Heart Gifts and Boutique is ready for the holidays! I stopped by the Stephenville retailer to check out the...
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Children invited to Cookies with Santa (and pictures) at Tarleton’s Gordon Center.
Special to Beneath the Surface News TSU Media Relations Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will host...
Nov 3, 20221 min read


Celebrate fall with this seasonal salad made with kale, butternut squash, pear, fig and feta cheese.
By JULIE BRINKLEY (Recipe inspired by Aftannfit) Summer isn’t the only time to enjoy a fresh salad. This fall-inspired dish made with...
Nov 2, 20221 min read


Two-day auction includes 300 acres of land, cars, equipment and tools. Here's what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Alliance Auction and Realty is hosting a live two-day auction on Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, that will...
Nov 2, 20222 min read


Sign up to Run with Rudolph. Annual event sponsored by Cross Timbers Business & Professional Women.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Registration is underway for a festive annual event hosted by the Cross Timbers Business and Professional Women...
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Take a photo with Santa and shop ‘til you drop at this weekend’s holiday market.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville’s annual holiday market is happening this weekend at the Recreation Hall and going should...
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Big Brothers Big Sisters makes BIG impact on Erath County, thanks to its executive director.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When Sarah McNeal-Weaver became the executive director of Big Brother Big Sister of Erath County in 2015, she never...
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Crunch time for couples competing in this week’s Dancing For the Stars. Tickets still available.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Couples competing in Dancing For the Stars are finessing their routines and working to calm jittery nerves as the...
Oct 30, 20221 min read


These cool cornstarch hacks can save you time and money.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER As we get into fall, it is common to use cornstarch to thicken stews and sauces. It never fails, I end up having a...
Oct 28, 20222 min read


Erath County’s only shelter for women and children purchases 2nd home. Here’s how you can help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Restoration Advocates, a non-profit organization in Erath County, has provided 21 women and 17 children with...
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Rainy days call for chicken enchilada soup; get your crunch with these cauliflower ranch chips.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Nothing screams comfort on a cold, rainy day like a hot bowl of soup. This recipe for chicken enchilada soup is super...
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Kick off the shopping season at the city’s annual holiday market. (Santa will be there!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The unofficial start to the holiday shopping season arrives on the first weekend of November when the city hosts its...
Oct 26, 20221 min read


Adopt a Teddy: These high school seniors are hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic and they need your help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville High School seniors taking part in the health science program are hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic in...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


The Chamber’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat happening Oct. 31. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat on Monday, Oct. 31, in downtown...
Oct 25, 20221 min read


Lucky Vines hosting Halloween contest this weekend. Here’s a list of the top 10 costumes for 2022.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Nothing screams “Halloween” more than a costume contest, and if you think you have what it takes to win, head to...
Oct 24, 20221 min read


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