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Erath County tax offices close after Covid outbreak. Here's how to pay your property taxes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County tax offices in Stephenville and Dublin have closed after the majority of employees tested positive for...
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Erath County’s risk level raised to ‘severe’ as Covid-19 shows no signs of slowing down.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Covid ActNow, a website that tracks the spread of Covid-19 across the country, has raised Erath County’s risk level...
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Candidate for Justice of the Peace hosting meet-and-greet at Hard Eight BBQ and you’re invited.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County voters who want to learn more about candidates running for office have a chance to meet a man who wants...
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Give the gift of life Friday when the Stephenville Rotary Club hosts blood drive.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Carter BloodCare bus will be parked at Walmart from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, for a blood drive...
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Stephenville ISD board member Chad Elms says he will vote against Chapter 313 tax abatement.
I am writing to update you on an item we will be addressing in our January meeting of the SISD School Board. I have requested that we...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Former Tarleton student works as nurse practitioner at Hamilton Hospital’s Wound Care Clinic.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jacque Wellborn always knew she wanted to do one of two things with her life – educate children or help people while...
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Dog that likes to cuddle and cat that likes the sunshine are this week’s featured pets.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Among this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Cozi, a one to two-year-old...
Jan 10, 20221 min read
Learn to spot severe weather with Storm Spotter Training Program happening this week in Morgan Mill.
Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS Severe weather season is just around the corner and the National Weather Service and local safety...
Jan 10, 20222 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
Lucky Brewing Co. teams up with Chef Todd Sanders to host pairing dinner at Harvest Restaurant.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Lucky Brewing Co. is joining forces with Harvest Restaurant to host a special dinner pairing Chef Todd Sanders’...
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
These lasagna stuffed peppers are pretty and delish.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for lasagna stuffed peppers is not only easy to make, it’s healthy and delicious. To watch a video on how...
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
Now’s your chance to nominate a healthcare worker as January’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a healthcare whose compassion to their patients and dedication to the profession is worthy of public...
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Tarleton basketball fans are in for a treat: Red Panda to perform at halftime show Saturday.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tarleton State University basketball fans are in for a very special treat on Saturday when one of college and...
Jan 5, 20221 min read
With more than 240 new cases, spread of Covid-19 picks up steam in Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County officials sounded another alarm on Tuesday when they released the latest numbers on the spread of...
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Boot Barn hosting 3-day grand opening celebration this weekend and you don’t want to miss it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of Stephenville’s newest retailers – Boot Barn – is hosting a grand opening celebration this weekend with three...
Jan 4, 20221 min read
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