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If you've ever wanted to learn more about Stephenville, you should apply for this leadership class.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for Leadership Stephenville, a program that...
Jul 17, 20221 min read


If you’re 40 and live in these zip codes, this United Way grant can help with food and other needs.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Times are hard for a lot of Americans. With a surge in fuel prices, electricity and food, stress is at an all-time...
Jul 15, 20222 min read


Jul 15, 20220 min read


Victim’s attorney sheds light on harrowing events following the shooting of a local businessman.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A little more than two weeks after a shooting in Erath County that left one man hospitalized and another charged...
Jul 12, 20223 min read


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5 ways to keep those pesky flies away from your porch this summer.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER We shared this post last month on Chemistry Cachet and it was a big hit! Flies are so hard to keep away from your...
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Brunch envy: The world’s 10 most expensive bottomless brunches revealed.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love to brunch, but The Husband? Not so much. Which means the chance that I will be dining at any of these places...
Jul 7, 20225 min read


Jul 6, 20220 min read


Here's how to register for SPARD’s fall sports: flag football, volleyball, cheerleading.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for fall sports and registration is now underway for...
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Construction on senior center halted after residents voice concerns about 400-year-old tree.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Note: This story has been updated following the Stephenville City Council's July 5 meeting. When Stephenville...
Jul 5, 20223 min read


Local organizations invited to apply for Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund. Deadline is Aug. 15.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Birdie Hartsough Frey was a prominent Stephenville resident of the last century known as a generous...
Jul 4, 20221 min read


Help your hair beat the summer heat with these 5 tips from local stylist Maddi Robbins.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I don’t have to tell you how hot it gets in Texas during the summer. And with the heat comes exposure to the sun,...
Jul 2, 20222 min read


Broccoli taco bowl: Watching your weight doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the taste of tacos.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for broccoli taco bowl is healthy, affordable and easy to make. It makes one serving. Enjoy! WHAT’S IN IT 5...
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Jun 24, 20220 min read


DIY floral ice block makes vibrant frozen koozie for your champagne. Here’s how to make it.
By PinaTaylotta Petals With the sweltering summer heat, it’s become increasingly hard to stay cool. Luckily, we have just the party trick...
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Hemingway gets neutered and now neither of us are happy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I thought I was cut out for being a cat mom, you guys. Turns out, I might have been mistaken. The past two days have...
Jun 23, 20222 min read


Cigar, wine and steak pairing at Bull Lion Ranch & Winery benefits Erath County Child Welfare Board.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new event coming to Bull Lion Ranch & Winery will benefit an important local organization – the Erath County Child...
Jun 23, 20221 min read


Optavia: One year later. I bet you are wondering if I’ve gained any of the weight back.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been one year since I began my journey with Optavia. I started the weight loss plan on June 22, 2021 – just as...
Jun 21, 20222 min read


Jun 17, 20220 min read


If floating in a body of water is your thing, I have a new raft you need to meet.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hot out there, you guys, and the only way to stay cool is by taking up residence in a swimming pool. And if...
Jun 17, 20221 min read


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