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Make plans to attend this hamburger supper, dessert auction benefiting volunteer fire departments.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After casting your vote on Saturday, May 6, head to the Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue station on East Road in...
May 1, 20231 min read
Tickets on sale for Stephenville Dance Center’s production of Cinderella.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The fairytale centering around a beautiful girl treated poorly by her stepmother and stepsisters before getting...
May 1, 20231 min read
First Financial Bank hosting event to help small local businesses succeed in growing market.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE First Financial Bank Stephenville is hosting an event aimed at helping small local businesses navigate an...
Apr 30, 20231 min read
SHS art student wins first place in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition with this painting.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville High School art students Leanne Nguyen and Saylor Hildebrandt won first and second place in the 2023...
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Venture 19 hosting Mother’s Day event. Think flowers, mimosas and these cool champagne flutes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Mother’s Day is just around the corner (May 14) and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for mom, you’ll want to...
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Napa is more than good wine; it’s a foodie’s paradise. Imagine my surprise to see this on a menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re a foodie who happens to enjoy a good glass of California wine, a trip to Napa should be on your to-do...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Moo-La Fest adds fun run to growing list of exciting activities happening at this year’s event.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When Moo-La Fest officially gets underway in Stephenville on the first weekend in June, attendees will enjoy a slew...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Street closures begin in parts of downtown Stephenville as filming of Bass Reeves gets closer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The transformation of the Erath County courthouse square and downtown plaza into the set of the Bass Reeves...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Designer purse bingo: Tickets to Heroes with Handbags on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Heroes with Handbags Erath County is a really fun event that raises money for a very serious cause: The fight...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
New business: Palmwood Designs offers unique hand-crafted, personalized goods for all occasions.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new Stephenville-based business is offering a unique service: Personalized goods for all of life’s occasions....
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Now’s your chance to nominate a healthcare worker for May’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a healthcare worker whose compassion to their patients and dedication to the profession are worthy of...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Homemade Greek chicken burgers with tzatziki sauce and feta cheese for the win.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If you like a burger straight off the grill, try this lean chicken patty with perfect Greek seasonings. WHAT YOU’LL...
Apr 25, 20231 min read
This week’s featured pets include a bonded pair of female cats; energetic pup that loves people.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Purd and Lucy are two of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society. These females...
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Early voting is underway. Find out when and where you can cast a ballot.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Early voting in Erath County’s city and school board elections is now underway through Tuesday, May 2. Maddie Smith...
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Sunshine in a bottle: Take a trip to the beach with these amazing products that smell like summer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I spent my summers as a kid vacationing at a beach house in San Diego. We went to the same place every year. It was...
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Kick off the weekend with these 3 spring-like events happening in Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you are looking for a day of fun, Saturday has got you covered. Three great events the whole family will love are...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Tarleton Police Officer Blessed Matai is April’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tarleton State University Police Officer Blessed Matai has been named April’s Hometown Hero, a program sponsored by...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
These Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs helped me lose 20 pounds.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If, like me, you love meatballs but don’t enjoy the mess that comes with making them, these pre-made turkey...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Tarleton Corps of Cadets makes first female-to-female change in command.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Tarleton State University Texan Corps of Cadets marked its first...
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Who tore up the soccer fields? A $1K reward offered for information on who’s responsible.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Soccer Association is offering a reward for information on the people responsible for tearing up...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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