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Emerson Electric, Appleton Group donate $20k to Erath County United Way.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County United Way experienced the magic of Christmas when Emerson Electric Company and Appleton Group made a...
Dec 12, 20211 min read


Littlejohn Produce is taking orders for holiday baskets, turkeys and hams; Christmas store now open.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Littlejohn’s Back Porch Christmas – a holiday shop featuring a variety of unique gift ideas – is now open at...
Dec 9, 20211 min read


Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council gears up for Ragin Cajun with early bird special on reserved tables.
Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS Mark your calendars for the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s signature fundraising event - the 19th...
Dec 8, 20211 min read


Filing period for next year’s primary elections ends soon; see how contested races are taking shape.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Time is ticking for those who want to run in next year’s primary elections. The filing period to get your name on...
Dec 8, 20211 min read


Tickets to Buck Fuffalo’s Family Christmas benefiting Foster’s Home for Children now on sale.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tickets to a festive annual event benefiting Foster’s Home for Children are on sale now. Buck Fuffalo’s Family...
Dec 7, 20211 min read


Christmas in New York City is as magical as you have imagined.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If, like me, you believe that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, then a trip to New York City in...
Dec 6, 20213 min read


(Santa) and Holly Jolly Christmas coming to town Dec. 13.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of the city’s most festive events of the season – Holly Jolly Christmas – is coming to town on Monday, Dec. 13....
Dec 4, 20211 min read


Celebrate New Year’s Eve with delicious 4-course dinner and champagne toast at Newton’s Cellar.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE End 2021 on a high note and with a delicious meal at Newton’s Cellar in downtown Stephenville. Chef Mike Newton and...
Dec 3, 20211 min read


The perfect meal: Zucchini lasagna followed by ricotta chocolate almond mousse.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Pair these two delicious recipes for a (healthy) taste of Italy your family will love. ZUCCHINI LASAGNA RICOTTA 1 ¼ lb....
Dec 1, 20212 min read


Light up the Night Christmas Celebration now open for season at Stephenville City Park.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Christmas trail with more than 2 million lights is now open for the season. The Erath County United Way’s Light up...
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Hearsay Wine Bar hosting 2-year anniversary party with sushi bar, live music and champagne toast.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Hearsay Wine Bar in downtown Stephenville is gearing up to celebrate its two-year anniversary with an epic party on...
Nov 28, 20211 min read


This cranberry bacon kale salad is festive and healthy.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Take a break from unhealthy holiday eating and enjoy this festive salad that’s both delicious and good for you! Watch...
Nov 27, 20211 min read


Tips (that really work) to keep your real Christmas tree alive all season long!
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER The most popular Christmas post on Chemistry Cachet is this blog post on keeping real Christmas trees alive all...
Nov 26, 20213 min read


These recipes for pumpkin pie overnight oats, Zuppa Toscana will keep you toasty this winter.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Cold weather means it’s time to start the day with a warm and hearty breakfast and end it with a piping hot soup. These...
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council gets into Christmas with ornament decorating, ugly sweater contest.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When you’re in downtown Stephenville on Saturday enjoying the ChristmasVille activities, make sure to stop by the...
Nov 23, 20211 min read


ChristmasVille arrives Saturday. Here’s what you need to know about the fun-filled day of events.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s second annual lighted Christmas parade happens Saturday along with an amazing day of fun-filled...
Nov 22, 20212 min read


Willow’s Scarlet Ribbon has a lovely array of unique items and gift ideas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For those hard-to-shop-for people in your life, Willow’s Scarlet Ribbon located right off the Erath County...
Nov 19, 20212 min read


These tips and tricks will make your holiday baking a cinch.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER These fun scientific kitchen tips will make holiday baking easier and might come in handy with Thanksgiving and...
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Thanksgiving the lean way: Cauliflower mac and cheese, baked cinnamon jicama.
By JULIE BRINKLEY As I continue my series on healthy Thanksgiving recipes, this week I’ve included a hack on a family favorite and a spin...
Nov 17, 20212 min read


A Christmas trail with more than 2 million lights set to open soon; displays are already going up.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a lot of Christmas cheer happening at Stephenville City Park as the Erath...
Nov 16, 20211 min read


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