By SARA VANDEN BERGE The unofficial start to the holiday shopping season arrives on the first weekend of November when the city hosts its...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville High School seniors taking part in the health science program are hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic in...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat on Monday, Oct. 31, in downtown...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Nothing screams “Halloween” more than a costume contest, and if you think you have what it takes to win, head to...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The public is being credited for alerting authorities to a threat allegedly made by a male student in the...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The time for early voting in the Nov. 8 general election has officially arrived. You can cast an early ballot from...

Special to Beneath the Surface News Local authorities arrested 13 suspects following an operation led by special agents with the Drug...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Newton’s Saddlerack and Lucky Brewing Co. are partnering for a unique event that will pair craft beer with a...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 22 veterans commit suicide every day in America. It’s a daunting...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A retail giant in the wine, spirits and fine food industry is on its way to Stephenville. Spec’s is set to open in...

By JULIE BRINKLEY It’s all about shrimp today. And if you love it as much as we do, you’ll enjoy these healthy and delicious ways to cook...

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University Homecoming traditions will take center stage Oct....

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Parks and Recreation Department is now taking signups for youth basketball with games scheduled to...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you can belt out a tune, now’s your chance to showcase your talent. Entries are now being accepted for A Voice...

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Among the trees and autumn leaves lies a century’s worth of some of...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE This isn’t a trick. It’s a treat. Registration is now underway for runners and walkers to take part in the...

15 Bean Soup is a fan fave at our house. By SARA VANDEN BERGE As soon as The Husband saw this week’s forecast called for rain and chilly temps, he announced that a piping hot bowl of 15 Bean Soup sounded good. And since I love it too, there was no reason to argue. So a bag of Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup was added to my grocery list, and on Sunday, a big pot sat simmering on my stovetop. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED 1 bag of 15 Bean Soup I cup chopped onion 1 14.5-oz can diced t

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Think Halloween is only for kids? Think again. An upcoming event happening from 6-9 p.m. Saturday in downtown...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A group of Stephenville High School students belonging to FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE It took an Erath County jury only 15 minutes on Wednesday to find Christopher Weekes guilty of burglary of a...