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Your chance to purchase a table sponsorship at Dancing For the Stars ends Sept. 30.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The five couples competing in this year’s Dancing For the Stars event at Lone Star Arena on Nov. 4 have been working...
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Texas Health Resources plans mobile vaccine clinic as number of active Covid-19 cases top 400.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Texas Health Resources is preparing to host a mobile vaccine clinic at SISD’s Bond Auditorium in Stephenville. The...
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Growing number of patients choosing rural hospitals like Hamilton for treatment.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A growing number of patients who want to skip long waits that often accompany trips to the emergency department at...
Sep 7, 20212 min read


Ceremony marking 20-year anniversary of 9/11 taking place in Stephenville on Saturday.
Courtesy Tarleton’s Media Relations Department Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University, the city of Stephenville...
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Tarleton PD offering women free course on sexual harassment and rape prevention. Sign up now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Tarleton Police Department is offering a course specifically designed to help women protect themselves against...
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Area school officials keep close tabs on Covid, while some districts halt classes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Following the news that two area school districts have temporarily closed because of Covid, I reached out to other...
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Learn more about getting fit with Barre. (Classes are like modern day aerobics.)
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER As an investigative chemist, I love sharing with you the best, most proven science-based cleaning, skincare,...
Sep 2, 20213 min read


This creamed spinach and mushroom smothered chicken is delish. (So are these mini bell peppers.)
By JULIE BRINKLEY Nothing says delish like chicken smothered in a creamy spinach and mushroom sauce – and this recipe gets bonus points...
Sep 1, 20212 min read


SISD board of trustees seeks input from community on search for next superintendent.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE As the Stephenville Independent School District’s board of trustees works with the Texas Association of School...
Sep 1, 20211 min read


First Baptist Stephenville hosting shoe gifting event for children. Here’s how to register.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Jamie Stockstill messaged me about this amazing event she is coordinating with First Baptist Stephenville...
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Going Places: Safe ways to travel during Covid-19.
By MARILYN ROBITAILLE As somebody who traveled extensively in the midst of a pandemic and stayed well all summer, I feel compelled in a...
Aug 28, 20212 min read


Stephenville Chamber of Commerce hosting community job fair Tuesday.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Are you looking for a new job or different career opportunity? The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce...
Aug 27, 20211 min read


Dive into flavor with these recipes. Think jalapeno popper chicken salad, stuffed pepper casserole.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like a little spice in your life these recipes are for you. Flavorful meals don’t have to be full of fat; a few...
Aug 26, 20212 min read


‘Covid is killing people right here in Stephenville.’ City’s health authority calls situation dire.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s health authority Dr. Kelly Doggett said the situation at Texas Health Stephenville is going from “bad...
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Christian jeweler James Avery opening in Stephenville's Washington Commons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A popular jeweler that got its start in a two-car garage in Kerrville, Texas in 1954 is coming to Washington...
Aug 24, 20211 min read


MVP Athlete Training Center and Sports Complex set to open in Stephenville in October.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Shane Freels’ passion for health and wellness, has led him to a long and successful career in the fitness industry....
Aug 23, 20213 min read


Tarleton’s Clyde H. Wells Gallery of Art hosting exhibition on the famous outlaw Jesse James.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The Department of Fine Arts is proud to present My Jesse James Adventure, by Colette Copeland, which...
Aug 23, 20212 min read


If you like Mediterranean food, Austin’s beautiful Aba should be on your immediate to-go list.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Aba is a paradise for foodies who love amazing food and gorgeous settings....
Aug 22, 20211 min read


More big news! Buckle becomes the latest national retailer to sign on with Washington Commons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The news just keeps getting better. Buckle, a national retailer that sells trendy clothing for men and women, is...
Aug 19, 20211 min read


How do I love peaches? Let me count the ways...
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Our family loves peaches! My husband stops by farmers markets all the time to get a bag and we always end up having...
Aug 19, 20212 min read


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