By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you’re a homeowner looking to add some curb appeal to your abode, KSTV can help.   The Mighty 93 is hosting the Dowell Ace Hardware Home Improvement Vendor Expo from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at City Hall at City Limits in Stephenville – and they’re looking for vendors.   “We are looking for vendors to join us for an exciting event that brings homeowners, local businesses and industry professionals together under one roof,” KSTV’s Boots Elliott

By Sarah Weaver   New Year’s resolutions I hear most from people are the desire to lose weight and get healthy, save money and do more cooking at home.   This recipe for no knead bread is one of my favorite things to make because it’s simple and uses minimal ingredients.   Give it a try and let me know what you think.     WHAT YOU NEED   1 packet active dry yeast   1 ½ tbsp white sugar   1 ¼ cup warm water   3 cups all-purpose flour    2 tbsp salt   2 tbsp olive oil      HOW

By Julie Brinkley   This recipe is a new one for me.   It has all the delicious flavors of salmon and sushi without uncooked fish.   (And yes, you can get the seaweed paper at HEB.)   Click here to watch a video on how they are made.   WHAT YOU NEED   1 lb. salmon   1 tsp avocado oil   1 tbsp soy sauce   ½ tsp paprika     ½ tsp chili lime seasoning   ½ tsp garlic powder   Pinch of salt and pepper   Nori sheets   Prepared white rice or high protein rice alternative.     TOPPI

Say hi to Mistletoe. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Mistletoe, a three to four-year-old female domestic shorthair.   “She is wishing for one special thing - a calm, loving home to call her own,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News .     “Mistletoe was found as a stray and never reclaimed. She is now ready to leave the past behind and start fresh with someone who is

Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News   The gallery at Tarleton State University ’s Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center will host “Greetings from the Regenerative Aesthetics Playground” by Waco artist Tina Linville beginning Friday, Jan. 9.   Working with materials including found fragments that carry visible histories and handcrafted textiles and objects shaped by prior use, Linville constructs a dynamic ecology of renewal where play g

Melty cheese stuffed inside this sweet potato is delish. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   I don’t know what it is about Courtney Cook, but I’m obsessed.   The TikTok sensation has gained a cult following with her quirky recipes and I have now made her cheese-stuffed sweet potato three times.   (Not counting the one I am eating for dinner tonight.)   I was never a big fan of sweet potatoes despite their serious health benefits.   These nutrient-dense potatoes offer high amounts of beta-

By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Harlem Globetrotters perform in person, your chance is coming. The Globetrotters will be at Tarleton's EECU Center  in Stephenville on Feb. 13, 2026. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball! This is history you can feel!   Score your tickets by clicking here .

Lloyd Maines, Terri Hendrix and Craig Clifford will perform a song swap on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Chapel on the Bosque. Photo/Craig Clifford Special to Beneath the Surface News   Pickers and Poets will kick off the new year with two of Texas’ finest musicians.   Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines will join host Craig Clifford in a song swap from 4-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Chapel on the Bosque.      There is no cover and free refreshments (including craft beer) and sn

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you’re on TikTok, you’ve certainly fallen on the side of Courtney Cook, you know the charming young mother who has gone viral for her interesting recipes.   Courtney makes strange, but delicious-looking concoctions that have made her a TikTok sensation.   She makes these Korean eggs that look so delicious I couldn’t wait to try them.   I mean, what’s not to like about boiled eggs soaked in soy sauce and green onions and topped with kewpie mayo?   I m

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   The filing period for the March 3 Primary Election is over and Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee will sail into a second term without an opponent.   “It’s been an honor to serve the citizens of Erath County during my first term and help move our county forward in many areas. It has taken partnerships and collaboration from local governments and the public to make that happen and we still have work to do,” Huckabee told Beneath the Surface News .     O

Say hi to Apollo. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Apollo, a four to five-year-old male with a big heart and an even bigger smile.   “This happy boy truly loves everyone he meets,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News .   “He's friendly with dogs, strangers and kids and does well with cats, although he can overly excited and may get right up in their face.”   Apollo ha

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Beneath the Book Club: It’s time to choose our January read and I’m super excited about all three of these books because they are written by authors that I am unfamiliar with.   They are all a little different and come with positive reviews.     1.   Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy   Editor’s pick, Best Book of the Year 2025, Reese’s Book Club pick, instant NYT bestseller, Amazon’s No. 1 Best Book of the Year 2025   WHAT GOODREADS SAYS:  “A famil

By Julie Brinkley   Not only is this pasta filling and easy to make, it’s incredibly flavorful.   Made with Italian sausage, chicken stock, heavy cream and parmesan cheese, this delicious recipe is rich, creamy and the perfect end to a long day.   Click here to watch a video on how it’s made.   WHAT YOU NEED   1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)   1 onion, diced   1 green bell pepper, diced   Minced garlic, to taste   3 tablespoons tomato paste   1 can (8 ounces) tom

Little Drummer Boy By SARA VANDEN BERGE   One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Little Drummer Boy, a three to four-month-old male kitten.   “This sweet boy is still learning that people can be kind and comforting,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News . “He and his siblings didn't have much hands-on time before coming to the shelter, so he's a little unsure. He’s just a quiet soul taking things

By Sarah Weaver   Holiday baking is never complete without a batch of traditional sugar cookies.   This easy recipe is fun to make with the kids (especially the decorating)!   WHAT YOU NEED   1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour   HOW TO MAKE THEM Cream butter and sugar in a mixer; add vanilla and egg.   In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, salt and flour. Add flour mixture to butter mixtu

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   I hope by now your shopping is finished and your gifts are beautifully wrapped and waiting underneath the Christmas tree.   But if you still have a few things to buy (tsk, tsk), you have time.   These local retailers are open Monday and Tuesday with most closing early on Christmas Eve.   And, of course, they are all closed on Christmas Day.   Chick Elms Grand Entry Western Store and Rodeo Shop 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.

Daniel Slocomb's mugshot from the Erath County Jail. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   An Erath County grand jury on Thursday indicted a Stephenville man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenager.   Fifty-six-year-old Daniel Slocomb was indicted on four counts of sexual assault of a child (enhanced), sexual performance by a child (enhanced) and two counts of indecency with a child (enhanced).     All charges are second degree felonies.   According to the official complaint ob

Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News   Tarleton State University will be closed for winter break from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Campuses and other operations will reopen Monday, Jan. 5.   Classes resume Monday, Jan. 12.   The Dick Smith Library in Stephenville will be closed from noon Dec. 23 until 8 a.m. Jan. 5.    The Campus Recreation Center and the Aquatics Center will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec.

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors is located at 4834 US Hwy. 281 in Stephenville. Photos/James Andrae  By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for that person in your life who enjoys fishing, stop by 4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville.   The outdoor and sporting goods company is owned by James Andrae and Rick Looney and specializes in premium fishing tackle, gear and apparel.     James, as many of you know, also owns Capital Hatters .   His own love fo

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University is expanding its successful partnership with Opal’s Farm to offer urban agriculture education across all campuses. What began as a grassroots effort to improve access to fresh, healthy foods in one Fort Worth neighborhood has developed into an innovative education model that Tarleton State is now bringing to Stephenville, with course instruction also available online to make the program more ac