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Oh London, we will be back to take in the rest of your beautiful city.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I had this moment in London when I was sitting inside a charming English pub eating fish and chips with The Husband...
Sep 28, 20222 min read


Tarleton Jazz Ensemble invites community to its Oct. 6 concert at Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Tarleton State University Department of Performing Arts will present a...
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Woman convicted of manslaughter in accident that claimed two young sisters is eligible for parole.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A woman convicted of manslaughter, aggravated assault and four counts of endangering a child in an accident that...
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Nature walks, a rain simulation and info on all things Texas coming to Nature Fest Oct. 8.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Round up the kids and plan for a day of fun when the Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter hosts its fourth annual...
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Three days in Amsterdam: Canals, vibrant food and art scenes and the famed Red Light District.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hard to believe that with a last name like Vanden Berge, we just now completed our first visit to Amsterdam....
Sep 27, 20223 min read


New York Times best-selling author Bob Goff to serve as keynote speaker at Choices annual banquet.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The 28th annual banquet benefiting Choices Clinic & Life Resource Center will be held on Tuesday,...
Sep 26, 20221 min read


Say hi to Rosie. This timid dog needs an owner with patience and a gentle touch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets at the Erath County Humane Society is Rosie, a two to three-year-old female...
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Dear Darcy: I don’t want to go to my parents’ alma mater. Please help!
Dear Darcy – My parents met and fell in love while attending the same Texas college. They are still very connected to their alma mater...
Sep 25, 20221 min read


This book from my son was one of the best gifts I’ve ever received.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My son Aaron is an exceptional gift giver, and our shared love of reading means we often give books to one another....
Sep 23, 20222 min read


Erath County Humane Society hosting champagne brunch to raise money for new facility.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s time to get fancy. The Erath County Humane Society is hosting A Toast to Tails, a champagne brunch aimed at...
Sep 22, 20221 min read


2nd annual event provides free shoes for children. Registration deadline is approaching.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Jamie Stockstill messaged me about this 2nd annual event she is coordinating with First Baptist...
Sep 22, 20221 min read


We celebrated The Husband’s birthday with these festive cookies by Wild Thymes Designs.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Special days can’t be properly celebrated without cake or cookies, which is why I contacted my friend Shannon...
Sep 21, 20221 min read


A spoonful of fall; Blue Bell releases a limited-edition ice cream. And it’s freaking good!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The moment I heard that Blue Bell had churned out a new fall-inspired ice cream – Salted Caramel Brownie – I set out...
Sep 20, 20221 min read


It’s National Voter Registration Day. Are you ready to cast a ballot on Nov. 8?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Another big election year is on the horizon, and if you’re not registered to vote, now is the time. Sept. 20 marks...
Sep 20, 20221 min read


The countdown is on for this weekend’s wine and art walk in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tickets to the second annual wine and art walk in downtown Stephenville are still available. The event, sponsored by...
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Free class at Senior Center focuses on the 10 warnings signs of Alzheimer’s.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The community is invited to a free class this week to learn more about Alzheimer’s. The “10 Warning Signs of...
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Hey history buffs, this happy hour at Tarleton’s Gordon Center is one you don’t want to miss.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News History buffs and movie fans are invited to Tarleton State University’s W.K....
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Dear Darcy: Father learns daughter is not biological child.
Dear Darcy, About five years ago, I learned through DNA testing that my youngest daughter is not my biological child. My wife and I have...
Sep 18, 20222 min read


Watch Tarleton football on the patio at Lucky Brewing. (There’s even purple beer!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If your Saturday plans include watching Tarleton football this fall, do it in style at Lucky Brewing where a whole...
Sep 17, 20221 min read


50 years and counting: A look back at Moo-La’s storied history and continued legacy in Erath County.
By Julie Smith Special to Beneath the Surface News Moo-La has stood in tribute to the local dairy industry at the center of the Erath...
Sep 16, 20222 min read


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