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Add these sloppy joe bowls to your family’s dinner rotation.
This sloppy joe bowl is a new family fave. By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve been on the hunt for tasty bowls, so when I stumbled on one with...
Apr 13, 20252 min read


Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is a book that will stay with me for a very long time.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Most of the books I read are for pure entertainment; mysteries, thrillers, rom-cons - ones I forget about soon after I finish reading them. Only a few books have stayed with me long after I turned the final page. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall will be one of those books. For those taking part in Beneath the Book Club , you’ll recall that Broken Country was on our April list, but it wasn’t chosen. The book had such great reviews and high ratin
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Tarleton State to host ‘Texan Ladies Huddle’ July 26. Think cocktails, shopping and on-field fun.
Photo/TSU Sports Information TSU Sports Information Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State football will host a special...
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Jury awards family of Dublin teen killed in farming accident a staggering $32 million in damages.
The family of Jordan Sanchez and their attorneys Katherine Binns and Paul Hornung . By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was a staggering amount of...
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Add these Asian style beef lettuce wraps to your list of quick and easy springtime meals.
By Julie Brinkley This is one of the few meals I love so much that I double the recipe so there’s leftovers. It’s simple to make with...
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Tickets to The Big Cheese on sale now; 2nd annual event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Admit it. You could use a big bowl of mac and cheese right now. If you play your cards right and purchase...
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Get that summer body with this HIIT workout.
Blessed Matai
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Beneath the Book Club’s March read: ‘Something in the Water’ was, well, a little meh for me.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I wanted to love it. I really did. But Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman felt a little flat. The...
Mar 28, 20251 min read


State health officials confirm one case of measles in Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An official with the Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed that one patient was recently...
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Heroes with Handbags: Tickets to Boots & Bling Bingo on sale now; event raises money to fight child abuse.
Photo/Lauren Hummert Photography By SARA VANDEN BERGE Heroes with Handbags Erath County is a really fun event that raises money for a...
Mar 26, 20251 min read


Reminder: This company produces pretty, non-toxic nail polish with a sweet message of encouragement we all need.
You can find this pretty polish at the gift shop at Texas Sage. By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I went to Texas Sage last weekend...
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Check out this recipe for high protein jalapeno popper cheeseburger bites
By Julie Brinkley I love jalapeno poppers and this recipe with hamburger adds a unique twist and makes it a meal. This high protein,...
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Watch this discussion about domestic violence between a survivor and law enforcement official.
Rosye Holland and Blessed Matai
Mar 21, 20251 min read


Former Tarleton professor pleads guilty to stealing more than $900,000 from university.
Photo/TSU Media Relations By SARA VANDEN BERGE Dr. Julie Howell, a former associate professor and head of the department of educational...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Low calorie cherry dessert The Husband says tastes like a fancy donut.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For those of us (like me) living on a constant diet, I find myself scrolling skinnytok more than I should. And...
Mar 18, 20251 min read


Man with lengthy criminal history sentenced to 75 years in prison for intoxication assault.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The following is a narrative from the office of District Attorney Alan Nash: An Erath County jury of...
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Spring cleaning: These easy, non-toxic hacks will have your home smelling incredibly fresh.
By Alexis Rochester I’ve got some quick, science-backed hacks to transform your home's scent this spring. Forget about masking odors, a...
Mar 11, 20253 min read


Add a little heat to your next meal with this hot honey (and healthy) chicken bowl.
By Julie Brinkley If you are looking to spice up your life, this TikTok inspired recipe for hot honey (and healthy) chicken bowls will...
Mar 11, 20251 min read


It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Spread the word about your garage sale with a story on Beneath the Surface News . Lots of people love spending...
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Strong storm leaves wake of damage in Erath County.
Crews are working to clear debris from a strong storm that blew through Erath County Saturday morning. By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband...
Mar 8, 20251 min read


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Downtown after dark: Fae-Root and Fossil Oddity Market makes its debut this weekend in Stephenville.
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