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    Covid-19 mobile testing site coming back to Stephenville. And it’s free.
    • 11 hours ago
    • 1 min

    Covid-19 mobile testing site coming back to Stephenville. And it’s free.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE A free mobile testing site is coming to Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in Stephenville from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on ...
    Exclusive: Mother of child victimized by former youth pastor shares family’s heartbreak and anger.
    • 13 hours ago
    • 5 min

    Exclusive: Mother of child victimized by former youth pastor shares family’s heartbreak and anger.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The mother of a 13-year-old girl allegedly victimized by a man she trusted spoke exclusively to Beneath the Surface ...
    Erath County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in aggravated robbery.
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    Erath County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in aggravated robbery.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a suspect allegedly involved in an a...
    One member of the city council bows out as filing gets underway for May election.
    • 3 days ago
    • 2 min

    One member of the city council bows out as filing gets underway for May election.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville is gearing up for another election in May, and four members of the city council are up for ...
    New consultant with the SBDC to help business owners with  latest round of Covid relief programs.
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    New consultant with the SBDC to help business owners with latest round of Covid relief programs.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Pam Hoke is the new CARES team consultant with the Small Business Development Center at Tarleton State University. “...
    Donate to the Rotary Club’s blood drive on Friday and get free Mavs gear and Whataburger.
    • 3 days ago
    • 1 min

    Donate to the Rotary Club’s blood drive on Friday and get free Mavs gear and Whataburger.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Carter BloodCare bus will be parked at Walmart in Stephenville from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15. Donors wi...
    Former Bluff Dale youth pastor taken into custody and charged with online solicitation of a minor.
    • 4 days ago
    • 1 min

    Former Bluff Dale youth pastor taken into custody and charged with online solicitation of a minor.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE A former Bluff Dale resident has been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor under the age of 14. ...
    New cases of Covid-19 soar as hospital operates at ‘maximum capability.’
    • 4 days ago
    • 2 min

    New cases of Covid-19 soar as hospital operates at ‘maximum capability.’

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County officials on Tuesday reported 42 new cases of Covid-19; 26 in Stephenville, three in Dublin and 13 in t...
    This week’s featured pets include a sweet cat that recently recovered from an animal attack.
    • 5 days ago
    • 1 min

    This week’s featured pets include a sweet cat that recently recovered from an animal attack.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society are two cuties you won’t be able to res...
    Qualifying Erath County residents can now register for the Covid-19 vaccine.
    • Jan 8
    • 1 min

    Qualifying Erath County residents can now register for the Covid-19 vaccine.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE In an effort to assist the state in getting the vaccine for Covid-19 into as many qualified arms as possible, Erath ...
    With several inches of snow in the forecast, a winter storm watch is issued for Erath County.
    • Jan 8
    • 1 min

    With several inches of snow in the forecast, a winter storm watch is issued for Erath County.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE For the second time this year, Erath County could enjoy another rarity: Snow. The Stephenville Police Department on ...
    Everything you need to know about making snow ice cream. (Don’t forget the sprinkles!)
    • Jan 8
    • 1 min

    Everything you need to know about making snow ice cream. (Don’t forget the sprinkles!)

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Another batch of that rare powdery goodness is on its way to North Texas and there’s only one responsible thing to d...
    Texas Health Stephenville halts elective surgeries as vaccine distribution fails to meet demand.
    • Jan 6
    • 1 min

    Texas Health Stephenville halts elective surgeries as vaccine distribution fails to meet demand.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE With an alarming rise in the number of new cases of Covid-19, Texas Health Resources has announced that it will susp...
    Hey ladies! Gather your girlfriends and purchase tickets to the Better Beginnings Brunch.
    • Jan 5
    • 1 min

    Hey ladies! Gather your girlfriends and purchase tickets to the Better Beginnings Brunch.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Cross Timbers Family Services is hosting a festive event – the Better Beginnings Brunch – from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on S...
    Hospital official says second vaccine ‘will not be a problem’ as hospitalizations hold steady at 9.
    • Jan 5
    • 1 min

    Hospital official says second vaccine ‘will not be a problem’ as hospitalizations hold steady at 9.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The rollout of the vaccines for Covid-19 have gone slower than expected, reaching nowhere near the 20 million people...
    This sweet girl was abandoned in an apartment by her owner. Now, she needs a new home.
    • Jan 4
    • 1 min

    This sweet girl was abandoned in an apartment by her owner. Now, she needs a new home.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society are Millie the dog and Mr. Roboto the c...
    Stephenville police arrest 5 for DWI over the holiday weekend.
    • Jan 4
    • 1 min

    Stephenville police arrest 5 for DWI over the holiday weekend.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Police Department made its first DWI arrest of the year less than two hours into 2021. “The first a...
    Texas Health CEO Barclay Berdan talks vaccine distribution and the importance of remaining vigilant.
    • Jan 3
    • 2 min

    Texas Health CEO Barclay Berdan talks vaccine distribution and the importance of remaining vigilant.

    Special to BTS NEWS The following is a statement from Barclay Berdan, FACHE, CEO of Texas Health Resources: At Texas Health, we agree wit...
    Woman works with police, non-profit agency to escape years of abuse. Here’s how you can help.
    • Dec 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Woman works with police, non-profit agency to escape years of abuse. Here’s how you can help.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE A woman who is trying to escape from an abusive relationship is working with the Stephenville Police Department and ...
    Texas Health Stephenville expects more vaccines this week as 15 remain hospitalized for Covid-19.
    • Dec 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    Texas Health Stephenville expects more vaccines this week as 15 remain hospitalized for Covid-19.

    By SARA VANDEN BERGE Texas Health Stephenville is expected to receive another round of vaccines this week as the spread of Covid-19 conti...
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    Covid-19 mobile testing site coming back to Stephenville. And it’s free.

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    Exclusive: Mother of child victimized by former youth pastor shares family’s heartbreak and anger.

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    Eighteen Ninety Grille is the perfect place for date night. If you go, order the Texas trilogy.

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    Erath County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in aggravated robbery.

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    Healthy cooking doesn’t have to be boring and this delicious spaghetti squash pad thai proves it.

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    One member of the city council bows out as filing gets underway for May election.

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    Covid-19 mobile testing site coming back to Stephenville. And it’s free.

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    Exclusive: Mother of child victimized by former youth pastor shares family’s heartbreak and anger.

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    Eighteen Ninety Grille is the perfect place for date night. If you go, order the Texas trilogy.

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    Erath County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in aggravated robbery.

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    Healthy cooking doesn’t have to be boring and this delicious spaghetti squash pad thai proves it.

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    One member of the city council bows out as filing gets underway for May election.

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