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If you’re a parent seeking a college degree, Tarleton State can help.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University has been awarded a $1.1 million four-year competitive...
Oct 2, 20231 min read


It’s time to register your team for the 11th annual ‘Toys Fore Kids’ golf tourney.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The 11th annual Toys Fore Kids golf tournament and fundraiser is just around the corner and it’s time to get your...
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Butterflies, bluebirds, reptiles and fishing; it's all coming to Nature Fest Oct. 7.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Round up the family and plan for a day of fun when the Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter hosts its annual...
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Student arrested after allegedly making bomb threat at Stephenville High School.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Police have arrested a male juvenile in connection with Thursday’s bomb threat at Stephenville High School. The...
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Theatre at Tarleton presents ‘Lizzie’ (as in Borden), a pulse-pounding musical geared for adults.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Busy days are ahead for Theatre at Tarleton. The troupe will present Lizzie: The...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Encounters: New series on UFO sightings, including the one in Erath County, drops on Netflix.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve had a lot of cool experiences in my career, but none top the opportunity I had last year to take part in a...
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Career Club at Stephenville High School helps students prepare and get excited for the workforce.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A newly-formed club at Stephenville High School is helping students prepare for success in the workforce. Career...
Sep 26, 20232 min read


It’s time to nominate your favorite local teacher for October’s Erath County Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE “The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the...
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Voices of Change Music Festival announces lineup; tickets on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Restoration Advocates has announced the lineup for its inaugural music festival happening from 5-9:30 p.m. on...
Sep 26, 20231 min read


This sweet cat is depressed after she was abandoned by owner, then lost litter of kittens.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Teresa, a one-year-old female...
Sep 25, 20231 min read


4 Stephenville residents compete and finish Ironman challenge in Tennessee.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE All that training paid off. Stephenville residents Ryan Young, Clair Cole, Matt Miller and Melodee O’Neal traveled...
Sep 25, 20231 min read


Help fight food insecurity by working in Stephenville's community garden this weekend.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to get your hands dirty, you’ll have the chance this weekend when Stephenville’s 20th Century Club hosts...
Sep 25, 20231 min read


Tarleton Wind Ensemble opens fall season this week with ‘A Ghost Story.’
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University’s Wind Ensemble opens the 2023-24 concert season with a...
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Try these pumpkin-based skincare products for brighter, healthier looking skin.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Pumpkin is not only the perfect element for fall baking and decorating, it’s also beneficial for your skin. Pumpkins...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Stephenville’s new mural pays homage to the Cowboy Capital of the World.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s new mural couldn’t be located at a better spot. The big brown cowboy boot with an outline of the...
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Bulls, brunch and a rodeo parade. It’s all going down in Stephenville this weekend.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s shaping up to be a big weekend in Stephenville. Like, huge! The Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo takes...
Sep 20, 20231 min read


You don’t have to be getting married to enjoy Italian wedding soup.
By JULIE BRINKLEY I’ve got my mother-of-the-bride hat on this week so I’m whipping up a pot of Italian wedding soup. It’s a lighter fall...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Meet Chopper and Glimmer: This week’s featured dog, cat like to cuddle and play. Dang, they’re cute!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Chopper, a three to...
Sep 18, 20231 min read


St. Mary's Catholic Church hosting big weekend garage sale. (And it’s all indoors.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you enjoy browsing a good garage sale, this is for you. St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dublin is hosting a huge...
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Final touches are taking place at Erath County’s new fairgrounds as rodeo weekend nears.
By Ted Harbin Special to Beneath the Surface News When organizers of the local rodeo realized they were about to lose their home, they...
Sep 18, 20232 min read


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