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Erath County Healthcare Conversations: Learn about insurance plans and how to make the right choice for you at this free luncheon.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Companion Senior Care and Wings Over Texas Hospice are partnering to host monthly events to educate the public...
Jul 7, 20251 min read
Erath County Humane Society issues urgent plea for help. ‘Our dogs are standing in inches of muddy water.’
Dogs are standing in mud as torrential rain floods the Erath County Humane Society. Photos/Serena Wright By SARA VANDEN BERGE The...
Jul 6, 20252 min read
Community invited to take part in Texas flooding relief effort; The Water Shop collecting supplies.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Water Shop in Stephenville is collecting supplies as part of a coordinated effort with Operation Airdrop to...
Jul 6, 20251 min read
Putts Fore Mutts: Register now for this golf tourney benefiting the Erath County Humane Society.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The 5 th annual Putts Fore Mutts golf tournament benefiting the Erath County Humane Society is just around the...
Jul 5, 20251 min read
Comedy sensation Leanne Morgan to perform at Tarleton’s new EECU Center on Sept. 7.
Graphic/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Comedy sensation Leanne Morgan is on a meteoric rise...
Jul 3, 20251 min read
Stephenville celebrates July 4th with parade, lawnmower races, live music and fireworks.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Nothing says family-fun like the city of Stephenville’s annual Fourth of July celebration. This year’s events...
Jul 1, 20251 min read
2 sweet kittens, 1 high-energy pup are this week’s featured pets.
Say hi to Holly. By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve secretly been wanting to adopt an adorable black kitten, you’re in luck. The Erath...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Nothing screams summer more than this watermelon and feta salad.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We just returned home from a 10-day trip sailing through the British Virgin Islands. We hired a fully crewed...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Before you shoot off those July 4th fireworks, you need to know this.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If your Fourth of July celebration includes at-home fireworks, there are a few things you should know. First,...
Jun 29, 20252 min read
Beneath the Book Club: It’s beach-reading season and time to choose our July book!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer is here and it’s time to escape into a great book! It’s also time to choose Beneath the Book Club’s July...
Jun 28, 20253 min read
‘It’s a dream come true.’ Erath County Humane Society breaks ground on new facility.
The board of directors and Serena Wright celebrate Friday's groundbreaking of the new shelter. Photos/Tammie Gibbs and Serena Wright By...
Jun 27, 20252 min read
Benefit raffle underway for Erath EMT diagnosed with serious heart condition.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A raffle benefiting a local EMT is underway on Facebook through 8 a.m. July 4th. David Houghton, an EMT with...
Jun 25, 20251 min read
Say hi to Maggie! This sweet poodle mix loves attention and would prefer a home with no children.
Maggie By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Maggie, a...
Jun 25, 20251 min read
These chicken caesar smash tacos will be a smash for a quick summer dinner!
By Julie Brinkley These quick and easy chicken caesar smash tacos are something your family will love. And you’ll get bonus points...
Jun 24, 20251 min read
Tarleton State men win second straight National Rodeo Crown, Women Reserve Champions.
Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News A trio of purple-clad saddle bronc riders led the...
Jun 23, 20253 min read
From assaulting a peace officer and theft to organized criminal activity; Erath County grand jury issues indictments.
The following report is from Erath County District Attorney Alan Nash’s office and includes a full list of June’s indictments. • Kelly...
Jun 23, 20251 min read
SHS Class of 2005: Get ready to celebrate your 20-year reunion during homecoming weekend.
By Alexis Rochester Twenty years. Two decades. It’s hard to believe, but the Stephenville High School Class of 2005 is officially...
Jun 22, 20251 min read
Straight from the garden: This Asian cucumber salad is obsession worthy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The VB’s third annual garden is off to a pretty good start. We scaled back this summer, but are still getting plenty...
Jun 22, 20251 min read
Looking to increase your protein intake? Make this Greek wrap.
By Julie Brinkley Protein is in. And if you’re looking to add more to your diet, this easy-to-make, low cal meal checks the box. ...
Jun 18, 20251 min read
If you're looking for a loyal buddy with a silly side and lots of love to give, Chopper is your guy.
Chopper has been at the shelter for 1,095 days. By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath...
Jun 17, 20252 min read
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