Jayce Gazaway and his mother Haley Esslinger at Friday's Heart of Gold game. By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jayce Gazaway has a new heart beating inside his chest. And his family is hopeful that his life – and theirs – will soon return to normal. The 17-year-old was placed on a transplant list in September after doctors discovered that he was in heart failure. Late Friday night, the family got the call they had been praying for: A heart was available for Jayce. “We had jus

The Stephenville Running Club celebrated these runners at its October social at Grumps. Special to Beneath the Surface News "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start" - John Bingham Stephenville Running Club spends a lot of time encouraging runners to just start. SRC was founded by Julie Brinkley and four running friends. Using a Facebook group as the platform to stay connected, the club has grown to more than 1,000 with h

Sarah Weaver has joined Beneath the Surface News as a cooking contributor. Photo/Katelyn Sparger Photography By SARA VANDEN BERGE Just in time for the holiday season, Dublin resident Sarah Weaver is joining Beneath the Surface News to host a weekly Facebook live baking class. Sarah will go live on the BTSN Facebook page at 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Nov. 12. “Baking has always been a huge part of who I am, and on most days, you can enter my home and there is s

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before you stuff yourself with turkey on Thanksgiving Day, make plans to take part in the 7 th annual Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ 5k fun run in Stephenville. Julie and Dana Brinkley started the neighborhood run, which has expanded to a community-wide event with more than 200 participants last year. Click here to register for $30. To guarantee a T-shirt, register by Friday, Nov. 7. (The cost to enter will increase after that.) The fun run will start

By Julie Brinkley It’s time for dinner and we're making crispy smash dumplings with ground chicken and cabbage. They are so good! Click here to watch a video on how they are made. WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb. ground chicken 1 clove minced garlic 3 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded 3 scallions chopped 1 egg ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water) 1 packa

Julie Brinkley after completing the Berlin Marathon. By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville resident Julie Brinkley has been selected to march in the opening ceremony of the New York City Marathon. The Parade of Nations will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, in Central Park prior to the NYC Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 2. Julie, founder of the Stephenville Running Club and regular cooking contributor on Beneath the Surface News , is one of only 50 Americans chosen to participate in t

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By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury indicted 14 people Thursday on a variety of charges ranging from drug possession and theft to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The following list of indictments was released by the office of District Attorney Alan Nash. • Taylor Danielle Bigbie for manufacture or delivery of a substance in penalty group 1, a first degree felony. • Agustin Franco Carranza for possession of a substance in penalty group 1, a state jail felo

Craig Parks By SARA VANDEN BERGE The former director of Dublin ISD ’s information and technology department was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing more than $1 million from the school district. Craig Parks was reportedly taken into custody while at his job in Glen Rose on Wednesday. He has been charged with making a false statement to obtain property/credit over $300,000, theft of services over $300,000 and money laundering over $300,000. He is being held at

Absolute deliciousness. By Julie Brinkley There are several variations on these protein bowls, which are growing in popularity. You can create a bowl using different protein like ground turkey or ground chicken and adding veggies, pickles, avocado and cottage cheese to pump up the protein. Click here to watch a video on how I make it. WHAT YOU NEED 2 tbsp ghee or olive oil 1-2 tbsp minced garlic ¼ cup yellow onion, diced ¼ cup red onion, diced 1 green

Bone marrow tacos are one of the many specialty foods you'll find at Comedor. By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I spend a lot of weekends in Austin where two of our kids live. Much of our time there is spent exploring new restaurants and last weekend we scored a reservation at one of Austin’s coolest places, Comedor . (It was also named in the 2024 Michelin Guide.) This modern Mexican restaurant is led by Chef Philip Speer and is known for its unique dishes like bo

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By SARA VANDEN BERGE In a special meeting of the Stephenville City Council on Sept. 16, Daron Trussell, director of the city’s Parks...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing the Harlem Globetrotters perform in person, your chance is coming. The...

Special to Beneath the Surface News The Terrell Foundation will award its 2025 grants in December and local charitable organizations are...

Sand and additional rock will be added to the outside of this structure. Photo/Johnny Dunn By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are kicking off the...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE There aren’t many books that I continue thinking about long after finishing the final chapter, but the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab is definitely one of them. Beneath the Book Club’s September book takes you on a 300-year journey across the world following Addie’s life of immortality. It’s a gorgeous, immersive story that makes her, well, very unforgettable. Born in a small French village in 1691, Adeline LaRue doesn’t want an or

These are best enjoyed immediately after coming out of the oven. By SARA VANDEN BERGE I have been dying to make these miniature chili...

Justin Monk pictured with his four children. Photo/Christina Monk By SARA VANDEN BERGE An event honoring the late Justin Monk is...

By Julie Brinkley For a unique twist on your next burger, try this recipe for one made with chicken and topped with a delicious kimchi...