Pierson is in the running to become Baby of the Year! Photo/Sabrina Orr By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Sabrina Orr is one proud mom.   Pierson, the son she shares with her husband James, is in the running for Baby of the Year, a competition sponsored by Colossal Impact .   The 14-month-old cutie is described as a “joyful” child, who, even when sick, still smiles.   “Not only is he just really cute and joyful, we want to bring awareness to strawberry hemangiomas,” Sabrina told Beneath

Ramona By SARA VANDEN BERGE   One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Ramona, a four to five-year-old German Shepherd mix who's as loving as she is loyal.   “She was found as a stray and never reclaimed, but she hasn't let that dampen her affectionate spirit,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News .     “Ramona is a clingy cuddle bug who thrives on human attention. She loves to be by your side and w

David Baskett Q: Having served some time on Stephenville City Council, what are some projects within the city you have personally worked on to successfully move forward or bring to a vote?    A: Two of the most significant projects I’ve played a key role in are the expansion of the runway at the Stephenville airport and securing pay increases for our first responders. For nearly 20 years, the City of Stephenville had struggled to acquire the land necessary to extend the airpo

Lonn Reisman in front of the Erath County Courthouse. Q: Having served some time on Stephenville City Council, what are some projects within the city you have personally worked on to successfully move forward or bring to a vote?    A: My overall desire is for the betterment of the City I love.   If I had one singular passion, I am deeply committed to my role as chairperson of the Parks and Leisure Committee.     My 36-year career provided me with direct experience in athletic

Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIAL TO BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS Preparations are in full swing as Tarleton State University readies a plethora of traditions and events for students, faculty, staff and alumni to take part in during Homecoming Week Oct. 12-18.   The annual week of festivities is a favorite for Texans as the university is transformed with Tarleton State spirit.     “Homecoming is a time for alumni and current Texans to join together in celebra

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Lucky Vines Vineyard and Winery is celebrating its seven-year anniversary with a seven-course meal and wine pairing dinner from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $75 each or $140 for two. It includes a souvenir glass and curated dinner and wine pairing.   “We will have a jazz band throughout the night and will raffle off a vintage bottle of our Beginner's Luck 2016, the first vintage we ever had,” Lucky Vines manager Kailei Prichard told Beneath

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce  and city of Stephenville  are partnering for an evening of fun with the annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat happening from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, at Stephenville City Park. The festive Halloween event will feature candy (and lots of it!), the annual costume contest, fun zone and plenty of entertainment. If you decide to enter the costume contest, there are a few things you need to know. The Chamber will award five prize

Bone marrow tacos are one of the many specialty foods you'll find at Comedor. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   The Husband and I spend a lot of weekends in Austin where two of our kids live.   Much of our time there is spent exploring new restaurants and last weekend we scored a reservation at one of Austin’s coolest places, Comedor .   (It was also named in the 2024 Michelin Guide.)   This modern Mexican restaurant is led by Chef Philip Speer and is known for its unique dishes like bo

The subway train at the entrance of the store. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you’re counting down the days until Halloween, there’s a super store in Stephenville that’s waiting for you.   Spirit Halloween is now open at 2133 W. Washington Street in Stephenville (next to Harbor Freight).     I stopped by on Tuesday and spoke with manager Amanda Mills and was blown away by the amount of stuff they have.   From costumes for kids and adults to spooky (and downright scary) decor - it

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   More than 1,000 employees of First Financial Bank will step away from their desks on Monday, Oct. 13, and into...

Jupe is the cutest! By SARA VANDEN BERGE   One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Jupe,...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re still undecided on who to vote for in the race for Stephenville’s next mayor - Lonn Reisman or David Baskett - there are a couple of opportunities for you to learn more about their plans for the city. Beneath the Surface News will publish its annual Candidate Q&A on Sunday, Oct. 12. Both candidates running in the Nov. 4 election were asked to respond to several questions on a variety of issues. The responses will be published exactly as they we

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   You don’t have to travel all the way to Germany to get a taste of Oktoberfest.   Daiquiriville and the Cross...

Special to Beneath the Surface News   Work will begin Monday, Oct. 6, on a project to reconstruct the CR 454 bridge over the North Bosque...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you can belt out a tune, now’s your chance to showcase your talent.   Entries are now being accepted for A Voice for Habitat , a talent competition benefiting Erath County Habitat for Humanity .     The competition gives solo artists and groups the exposure they need to break into the music scene with opportunities to meet casting directors, talent scouts, magazine writers and professional musicians. This year’s judges include Shayne Hollinger, Erin

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By SARA VANDEN BERGE   The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Department and Optimist Club have partnered to host a golf tournament to...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month  and Cross Timbers Imaging is offering 2D mammograms for $125 and 3D mammograms for $150 all month long. I spoke with Dr. Nanette Evans about the importance of annual mammograms for women beginning at the age of 40. I’m well past that age and I get one annually. In fact, mammograms have detected breast cancer in my mother-in-law twice. “Breast cancer is common, usually affecting women without a family history, but when

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   In a special meeting of the Stephenville City Council on Sept. 16, Daron Trussell, director of the city’s Parks...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Round up the family and enjoy a day of fun when the Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter  hosts its 7th annual...