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Mayor Doug Svien showing signs of improvement, but remains hospitalized.
Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien is in ICU at Texas Health Fort Worth following a...
Feb 26, 20251 min read


Citizen petition likely stops Stephenville City Council from issuing $22 million notice of debt to fund street repairs, new City Hall.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Citizens angered by what they call a lack of transparency of the Stephenville City Council’s plan to spend $22...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


‘I shall never surrender or retreat.’ Plaque commemorating famous Alamo letter arrives at Erath County Courthouse.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The Erath County courthouse now has a permanent plaque commemorating the most famous letter in...
Feb 20, 20252 min read


3-year-old child nearly drowns in bathtub under the watch of man who allegedly abused her.
Jacob Travis Daniels By SARA VANDEN BERGE A police standoff at the Patrick Apartments in Stephenville on Sunday involved the...
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Healthy, quick and easy Korean beef bowls your family will love.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This tasty recipe for Korean beef bowls is easy to make and something your family will enjoy. With lots of...
Feb 18, 20251 min read


Stephenville Police Association says low pay keeps city from recruiting, retaining qualified officers.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Police pay has been an ongoing struggle between the Stephenville Police Department and city for many years. ...
Feb 17, 20253 min read


5 youth baseball players to represent U.S. in international youth baseball tournament in Australia.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Five Stephenville players from Sting baseball team are preparing for a trip - and experience - of a lifetime. ...
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Warm up with a bowl of cozy sausage potato chowder.
By Julie Brinkley Winter isn’t over yet. And nothing warms the heart and soul like a bowl of warm, delicious soup. Enjoy this...
Feb 11, 20251 min read


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Switching to this product can be the key to finally getting the skincare results you want.
By Alexis Rochester I have a great skincare hack for you and it’s all about switching to the right type of vitamin C serum. Whenever...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Erath County first grader makes history at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with mutton bustin' ride.
Parker Wood was all smiles after receiving a perfect score on her latest mutton bustin' ride. By SARA VANDEN BERGE A six-year-old...
Feb 5, 20251 min read


Large-scale fraudulent check passing ring busted; undocumented immigrants with possible gang ties to Houston arrested.
Ronald Antonio Amaya-Chicas Special to Beneath the Surface News The following is a narrative released by the Dublin Police Department...
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Titanic: The Exhibition returns to Dallas; interactive exhibit includes over 350 artifacts from doomed voyage.
All photos/Titanic:The Exhibition Special to Beneath the Surface News On the morning of April 15th, 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Besque’s Magic Luxury Body Oil has left my skin noticeably firmer and more radiant.
Yeah, I stocked up on Besque's Magic Luxury Body Oil. By SARA VANDEN BERGE I don’t fall in love with products easily; I find that most...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Meet Stephenville High School's 4 new distinguished alumni.
Dr. Kevin Vanden Berge Special to Beneath the Surface News Stephenville High School has named Ms. Kathy Hampton, Dr. Sam Pack, Dr....
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Spice up a boring meal with crispy bang, bang salmon bites and Asian cucumber salad.
By Julie Brinkley Looking to spice up dinner? This recipe for bang, bang salmon bites served with a side of Asian cucumber salad...
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Beneath the Book Club: It’s time to talk about our January read, Blue Sisters.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m an only child, so a book about the relationship between three sisters was intriguing to me. I didn’t miss having siblings while I was growing up because I was always surrounded by lots of cousins and friends. But as an adult, I feel the only-childness more acutely. I’m lucky to have four sisters-in-law who I love dearly, but somehow, I imagine, it’s probably not the same. Blood ties are strong. Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors will introduce y
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Dr. Kelly Doggett named January’s Erath County Hometown Hero.
Leslie Walker, Dr. Kelly Doggett and Carlene Sutton. By SARA VANDEN BERGE A big congratulations to Dr. Kelly Doggett who has been named...
Jan 22, 20251 min read


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