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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


Amauri Martinez files to run for school board, setting up race for place 4.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The race for Stephenville ISD school board is officially on. Local businessman Amauri Martinez has filed to run for...
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Spice up your life with this tasty and healthy Mexican spaghetti squash casserole.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Face it. We all need a Mexican-food fix sometimes and this recipe for spaghetti squash casserole will satisfy your...
Jan 30, 20221 min read


‘Gone Girl’ no more. Local singer-songwriter makes resurgence to local music scene.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Holli Garet grew up listening to music as a form of therapy to help her through a difficult childhood. Today, the...
Jan 28, 20222 min read


This green smoothie is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can be made using several variations.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I have been making this smoothie for years and it is a reader favorite too. It combines scientific ingredients proven...
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Get creative with this recipe for grilled salmon tzatziki bowl.
By JULIE BRINKLEY The best part of this recipe for grilled salmon tzatziki bowls is that it can be tweaked to your liking. Not a fan of...
Jan 26, 20221 min read


What to buy and where to celebrate with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. (And it’s all local.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A-hem. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you don’t want to be...
Jan 24, 20222 min read


If you want a tighter, smoother and clearer complexion you might benefit from this procedure. I did.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The quest to improve my aging complexion is this year’s self-improvement project, and for that, I have turned to my...
Jan 22, 20222 min read


Teenage porch pirate turns herself in to police. 'She didn't like the publicity.'
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Twenty-four hours after a warrant was issued for the arrest of Kaydee Ann Ramsey, the alleged teenage porch pirate...
Jan 20, 20221 min read


Keep your yoga mat clean and deodorized with this DIY spray by Chemistry Cachet.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I use a yoga mat weekly for my Barre class, and I always spray it down with this solution and wipe it off. Some in my...
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Warm up with this creamy taco soup you can make in the crockpot.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Cold winter days call for a warm, creamy and delicious bowl of soup. This recipe for creamy taco soup is healthy,...
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Placing your order for those free home COVID-19 tests is a cinch. Here’s how to do it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE While enjoying my second cup of coffee this morning, I decided to try and order those free home COVID-19 tests the...
Jan 19, 20221 min read


SISD board of trustees denies industrial solar farm’s request for tax abatement; ends negotiations.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The majority of the Stephenville ISD board of trustees voted on Tuesday to end negotiations with an industrial solar...
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Stephenville Lions Club hosting free vision screening in February.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Lions Club will host its annual free vision screening for anyone over the age of two. The...
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Volunteer shortage has forced CASA to turn down cases. Here’s how you can help.
Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children...
Jan 17, 20221 min read


This potato kielbasa soup will warm your body and your soul.
By LORI LESLEY There’s nothing more soothing than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This recipe for potato kielbasa soup makes a hearty...
Jan 16, 20221 min read


Science-based cleaning hacks to keep your home free of germs and viruses.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER When the pandemic first became official in March 2020, I had just had emergency knee surgery. As I sat on my recliner...
Jan 13, 20223 min read


This recipe for zucchini pizza casserole will satisfy that craving we all struggle with.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Who says you have to give up the great taste of pizza if you want to stay on track with your diet? This recipe for...
Jan 12, 20221 min read


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