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ECCB makes big impact in the lives of struggling residents with free counseling, transportation.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The holiday season isn’t always a time for sparkling celebrations and cozy nights by the Christmas tree. For those...
Nov 27, 20222 min read
A shot of beauty: I did a 10-day trial with Vasayo’s liquid collagen and this is what happened.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beauty experts say that collagen is the magic potion to youth; the pixie dust that will give you glow-y skin, long...
Nov 26, 20222 min read
Firehouse Subs opens in Stephenville, becoming first restaurant to open in Washington Commons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Firehouse Subs is set to open in Stephenville on Wednesday, Nov. 23, becoming the first restaurant in Washington...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
Kelsey Goates earns prestigious designation in banking.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Wellington State Bank is proud to announce that Kelsey Goates, vice president of marketing and human...
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Fair Grounds, new rodeo arena coming to the Cowboy Capital of the World.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County will soon have something new to hang its hat on: Fair Grounds and a brand new rodeo arena thanks to a...
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Prime Metal Buildings and Components celebrates 25-year milestone with employee appreciation picnic.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was 1997 and Beanie Babies were all the craze, Google was registered as a domain name, Seinfeld was in its final...
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Mic drop: Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods opening in Stephenville’s Bosque River Center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A retail giant in the wine, spirits and fine food industry is on its way to Stephenville. Spec’s is set to open in...
Oct 19, 20221 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack expands its dining options with new bar menu featuring budget-friendly options.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The weekend is here and that can only mean one thing: You deserve a night out. Head to Newton’s Saddlerack in...
Oct 7, 20221 min read
We celebrated The Husband’s birthday with these festive cookies by Wild Thymes Designs.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Special days can’t be properly celebrated without cake or cookies, which is why I contacted my friend Shannon...
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Hamilton physician assistant: ‘I always knew I was meant to help people.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Shelly Boyle has always loved helping others, which is why she chose to make a career of it. “I’ve known I was going...
Sep 14, 20221 min read
This new Stephenville boutique specializes in permanent jewelry, fun and happiness. You should go!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stepping into Juniper Jewelry Bar feels a little like stepping into the happiest place on earth. Stephenville’s new...
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Studio 6:14 now offering adult dance classes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If hearing a song by Madonna, Janet Jackson or Prince sets your body into automatic dance-mode, you should make...
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Tiny house, big fun: Stay the night inside a 20-foot shipping container you can rent through Airbnb.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If it’s cozy you like, this is for you. Greg and Polly Hamilton have converted a 20-foot shipping container into...
Sep 9, 20221 min read
New restaurant, fantastic breakfast. Think omelettes, crepes, eggs benedict and pumpkin pancakes!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m not much of a breakfast eater, but I was on Wednesday morning when I met three ladies for a committee meeting at...
Sep 8, 20221 min read
B5 Mediation specializes in helping families, businesses resolve conflict, improve communication.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE B5 Mediation and Communication Coaching is a new business dedicated to helping families and businesses resolve...
Sep 6, 20221 min read
A plastic-free, eco-friendly refillery has opened in Dublin. And this new business is intriguing.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Paige Ferguson grew up in Dublin and today she is investing in her hometown with a new business offering residents a...
Sep 2, 20221 min read
If you like sushi and subs, you will love these new restaurants opening in Washington Commons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Washington Commons is set to welcome its first restaurants into Stephenville’s mega-shopping center and you're going...
Sep 1, 20222 min read
‘Creep it real’ at Frames Etc where Halloween and fall have exploded with festive fun.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s out with the old and in with the new at the Vanden Berge casa. For us (as in me), the beginning of September...
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Stephenville Dance Center collaborates with Ballet Frontier for production of The Nutcracker.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve been dreaming of Sugar Plum fairies, you’ll love this. Several dancers from Stephenville Dance Center have...
Aug 30, 20221 min read
A major expansion is underway at Schreiber Foods with more jobs, production headed to Stephenville.
By Lizzie Black Special to Beneath the Surface News Schreiber Foods, a multi-billion-dollar company that employs more than 500 people...
Aug 29, 20221 min read
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