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With blood supplies running low, the Stephenville Rotary Club is hosting a blood drive on Friday.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Rotary Club is partnering with Carter BloodCare to host a blood drive from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on...
Feb 16, 20221 min read


With spring just around the corner, you should get a spray tan.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I have a theory: Tan fat looks better than white fat, which is why I slipped into Tahiti Tan last week for a spray...
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Early voting is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to cast an early ballot like I do, you’re in luck. Early voting in the March 1 Primary Election will be...
Feb 13, 20221 min read


Surprise! Hobby Lobby opens its doors in Stephenville ahead of schedule.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys! Guess what I just did? I took a power stroll through the new Hobby Lobby in Stephenville and I am happy to...
Feb 11, 20221 min read


Moving on up! Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council relocating to downtown square in April.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council is making a move. A big one. CTFAC executive director Christine Newton told...
Feb 11, 20221 min read


How to extend the life of fresh flowers.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This post is always popular in February. If you get flowers on Valentine’s Day, you can follow these tips to keep...
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Super Bowl ready: 3 mouthwatering appetizers you’ll want to bring to the party.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you are trying to watch your weight, get-togethers can be difficult. With Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, I wanted...
Feb 9, 20222 min read


Skip hosting that party; here are 2 great places where you can catch Sunday’s Super Bowl action.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Skip the preparation and cleanup involved with hosting a Super Bowl bash at home on Sunday and let Bull Nettle...
Feb 8, 20221 min read


ECHS hosting Valentine’s bake sale, adoption and microchipping event this weekend.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Humane Society is gearing up for a special Valentine’s event this weekend that includes a bake...
Feb 8, 20221 min read


Risk of COVID-19 in Erath County remains ‘very high’ as number of new cases dip slightly.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The spread of COVID-19 in Erath County seems to have improved slightly with the risk level going from “extremely...
Feb 7, 20221 min read


Let wine be your Valentine. Lucky Vines hosting ‘Galentine’s Day’ event this week.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE "Maybe our girlfriends are our soul mates and guys are just people to have fun with.” - Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the...
Feb 7, 20221 min read


Up your stay-at-home brunch experience with this individual serving of vegetable quiche.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Did someone say brunch? This recipe for mini vegetable quiche is easy and oh, so good! Make it for a group of your BFFs...
Feb 6, 20221 min read


LJT talks 33rd annual Texas Music Fest and surprises me with a response to one of my questions.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Larry Joe Taylor has waited three years to get back up on the main stage at Melody Mountain Ranch in April when his...
Feb 4, 20222 min read


Are you a tea drinker? Here are some easy and unique ways to use those leftover tea bags.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This is a great post to read during the winter if you are a tea drinker! I love drinking hot tea when it is cold...
Feb 3, 20223 min read


Easy and delicious: Warm up with a crockpot of chicken enchilada soup!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Baby, it’s cold outside, so fire up that crockpot with a warm batch of chicken enchilada soup. Your family will love...
Feb 2, 20221 min read


10 tips for preventing damage to your home during this winter storm.
Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS With a winter storm expected to wallop North Texas, Farmers Insurance agent Leslie Walker emailed me...
Feb 2, 20222 min read


SOAR Physical Therapy opens in Stephenville and the new clinic offers free consultations.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE As an athlete growing up in Stephenville, Jeffrey Bierman was no stranger to sports-related injuries. “I spent a lot...
Feb 1, 20222 min read


Start-up and existing businesses invited to enter Tarleton’s Entrepreneurs of Erath Competition.
By TSU MEDIA RELATIONS Erath County entrepreneurs have an opportunity to net some extra cash, prizes and expert guidance when Tarleton...
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Risk of COVID-19 in Erath County remains ‘extremely high.’ Here’s the latest.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE With an average of 35 new confirmed cases per day, Erath County remains under the “extremely high” risk level of...
Feb 1, 20221 min read


With sleet and snow in the forecast, city prepares to treat streets and bridges for ice.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville city manager Allen Barnes isn’t taking the chance of getting caught off guard by wonky weather that...
Jan 31, 20221 min read


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