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SPARD opens registration for youth baseball, softball.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you have a young baseball or softball player living in your home, make plans to get them registered for SPARD’s...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


The little post that could. The viral message that upended my life is still going strong.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was just an ordinary #WisdomWednesday post; a short quote by British author Sue Fitzmaurice I spotted on social...
Mar 5, 20232 min read


Here’s what you need to know about Tarleton’s 8th annual Giving Day on Tuesday.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University supporters are encouraged to donate to the on-campus...
Mar 5, 20231 min read


It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Spread the word about your garage sale with an ad and story on beneaththesurfacenews.com. Lots of people love...
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Former tax office employee told to speak English-only sues Erath County for discrimination.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Less than a month after leaving her job with the Erath County Tax Office, Veronica Cajamarca has filed a lawsuit...
Mar 2, 20232 min read


Erath County leaders meet with legislators on Cowboy Capital of the World Day.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University, Stephenville and Erath County leaders were at the...
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Chicken enchiladas made with zucchini strips? Yes, please.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Get your Tex-Mex fix with this healthy version of chicken enchiladas. You’ll save on carbs by using zucchini strips...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Prevent identity theft with this free shredding/informational event hosted by BMY Wealth Management.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE BMY Wealth Management Group is hosting a community-wide event to help residents protect themselves against identity...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


There’s an app for that. Stephenville makes it easy for residents to pay water bill, report issues.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville is making it easy for residents to take care of a variety of business with a new app now...
Feb 27, 20231 min read


Our first trip to the Bahamas didn’t disappoint; neither did the Atlantis resort.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My family cashed in on a Christmas present last week when we all flew into the Bahamas where we spent five glorious...
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Erath County jury finds man guilty in stabbing death of Eleno Trejo.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County jury on Wednesday found Juan Jose Vallejo Nunez guilty of murder in the stabbing death of...
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee responds to English-only speaking rule at tax assessor’s office.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee has released a statement in response to the tax assessor’s new rule that...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


‘A senseless, unnecessary death.’ Murder trial gets underway in stabbing of Erath County man.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The trial for Juan Jose Vallejo Nunez, a man accused of stabbing to death Eleno Trejo in 2019, got underway Tuesday...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


No Bueno: Erath County employee resigns after official tries to force her to sign English-only doc.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Veronica Cajamarca left her job as a bilingual motor deputy clerk with the Erath County Tax Assessor’s Office on...
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Quick and easy: Healthy chicken parmesan meatballs make the perfect weeknight dinner.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This healthy recipe for chicken parmesan meatballs can be whipped up in just minutes. It makes a great weeknight dinner...
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Big plans are underway at the Chandler Mansion after historic home is purchased by local couple.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s historic Chandler Mansion has new owners. Vance and Amy Wade closed on the property, located at 1083...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Knights of Columbus set to kick off annual Lenten fish fry this week at Newman Hall.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If it’s a plate of perfectly-battered, golden-fried fish you’ve been craving, make plans to attend the Stephenville...
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Registration underway for SPARD’s adult basketball leagues. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Registration is now underway for SPARD’s adult basketball league, but if you plan to get a team together, you better...
Feb 19, 20231 min read


It’s time to nominate a local firefighter for March’s Hometown Hero award.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Do you know a firefighter whose dedication to the profession is worthy of public recognition? If so, now is your...
Feb 19, 20231 min read


Co-enrollment arrangement at Tarleton-Ranger College makes it easier to get a bachelor’s degree.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News A new agreement between Tarleton State University and Ranger College expands an...
Feb 17, 20232 min read


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