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Tarleton State University to mark official start of the holiday season with lighting celebration.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University’s annual holiday lighting celebration will be held at 8...
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Lawmen: Bass Reeves now streaming on Paramount.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Make sure you have plenty of popcorn on hand Sunday (Nov. 5) because the first two episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves...
Oct 30, 20231 min read


The official start to Christmas shopping starts this weekend with city’s annual holiday market.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville’s annual holiday market is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! The two-day event...
Oct 30, 20231 min read


This lasagna soup is so freaking good you won’t believe it! (Even Max loved it!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband loves lasagna and I love soup, which is why The Daughter shared this recipe with me that she found on TikTok. “Mom, this is so good!” she said. “I made it for dinner and Max loved it. He even took the leftovers to work, and he never does that with my stuff.” That “stuff” she was referring to is her cooking and Max is her boyfriend. The Daughter inherited my wonky cooking gene, which means the stuff we make is usually edible, but rarely is it
Oct 28, 20231 min read


A blast of cold weather forces Chamber to reschedule its annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat event.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Mother Nature’s plan for a blast of cold air is coming at a bad time: Halloween. So now, the Stephenville Chamber of...
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Get cozy: Up your bathing experience with this luxury towel warmer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This isn’t the first time I’ve written about my love for this product. In fact, I received a Zadro Large Towel...
Oct 27, 20231 min read


Get an early start on holiday baking with these cranberry mini loaves.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I let two things dictate my pre-Christmas spirit: The weather and Hallmark channel. Since it’s been raining all week...
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Huffin’ for the Stuffin’: Register for this Thanksgiving Day fun run with pie at the finish line!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before you stuff yourself with turkey on Thanksgiving Day, make plans to take part in the 5th annual Huffin’ for the...
Oct 25, 20231 min read


The Texas Rangers are in the World Series and these 2 local hotspots are hosting watch parties.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Admit it. Even if you’re not a die-hard baseball fan, you’re excited that the Texas Rangers are in the World Series....
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Celebrate fall with pumpkin feta pasta and side salad made with toasted pecans, cranberries.
By JULIE BRINKLEY It finally feels like fall and there is no better way to celebrate than with a meal featuring all the seasonal...
Oct 24, 20232 min read


This week’s featured pets include a fun-size, sassy dog and cat that likes to play with her mouse.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Blanche, a one to...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Lucky Vines hosting Halloween-themed Ladies Night. Think shopping, painting and wine discount!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Grab your girl gang, ladies; Friday is for you. Lucky Vines Vineyard & Winery is hosting a Halloween-themed night of...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Survivor of domestic violence finds peace, healing with help from Cross Timbers Family Services.
By Rhyland Ramirez Special to Beneath the Surface News Jennifer was like most of us: a typical 7-year-old playing with her best friend at...
Oct 22, 20234 min read


Tarleton gears up for its annual Fall Carnival, Halloween fun. And you’re invited!
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University student organizations are gearing up for the annual...
Oct 21, 20231 min read


Newton’s Saddlerack adds Friday lunch, Saturday brunch to its regular menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Weekends in Stephenville just got a whole lot better. Newton’s Saddlerack is now open from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every...
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Public invited to capstone exhibits highlighting work of Tarleton’s student-artists.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Eleven students graduating this fall from Tarleton State University’s Department of Visual Arts and...
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Faith Lutheran’s annual event brings a touch of Oktoberfest to Stephenville.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Faith Lutheran Church will host its annual FaithFest from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Faith...
Oct 18, 20231 min read


If you like green bean casserole, you’ll love this interesting twist on the Thanksgiving side.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love green bean casserole. You know the one made with soup and crispy fried onions everyone loves to hate at...
Oct 17, 20231 min read


Saint-Gobain Abrasives confirms terminations amid FBI investigation.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My phone has been blowing up for more than a week with bits and pieces of information involving several high-profile...
Oct 16, 20232 min read


This happy, nervous dog can sit and lay, but needs a home without children.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Boycott, a one to...
Oct 16, 20231 min read


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