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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


Get ‘Fired Up’ for Valentine’s Day with ceramics class at Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re looking for a unique and personalized gift for someone special on Valentine’s Day, the Cross Timbers Fine...
Jan 12, 20221 min read


This Mexican casserole is a family favorite. I bet yours will love it too.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My mom didn’t make a lot of casseroles when I was growing up, but The Husband’s did. So when we married, I got a...
Jan 9, 20221 min read


Online sleuths identify woman caught on camera stealing boxes. Now police are looking for her.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When Callie Fender received a notification on her cell phone Thursday afternoon that a security camera on her front...
Jan 7, 20222 min read


After losing a few pounds, some have asked how I ‘weighed’ through the holidays. Here's the skinny.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Out of all the stories I have published on Beneath the Surface News (1,378 to be exact), my diet journey with...
Jan 7, 20222 min read


With alarming rise in new cases, Judge Campos orders free Covid testing at Erath County Courthouse.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE With a sharp rise in the number of new cases of Covid-19 springing up across the area, Erath County Judge Alfonso...
Jan 6, 20221 min read


This DIY skincare solution will brighten dull skin, reduce appearance of cellulite, dark circles.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER There are not many homemade skincare items I actually make because I am very precise about the safety and science of...
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Stephenville’s iconic Moo-La removed from courthouse square to get ‘gussied up’ for 50th birthday.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s famed Moo-La has been temporarily removed from her perch on the Erath County courthouse square and...
Jan 5, 20221 min read


City council approves construction of new senior center along the Bosque River Trail.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s senior citizen population is finally getting a new place to hang out. The city council on Tuesday...
Jan 5, 20222 min read


I got the booster shot yesterday, and aside from a sore arm and dull headache, I feel pretty good.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Sixteen hours after getting the Moderna booster for Covid-19, I am happy to report that The Husband and I feel good...
Jan 4, 20221 min read


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