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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


Deputies seize 9 electronic devices from home of juvenile suspected of ‘unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Officials with the Erath County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the possibility that a male juvenile has...
Jan 22, 20251 min read


Stephenville City Council issues notice of debt for $22 million to fund street repairs, build new City Hall.
The Stephenville City Council during Tuesday's meeting. By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville City Council on Tuesday took a big step...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Nothing cures cold weather blues like a piping hot bowl of creamy homestyle chicken noodle soup.
By Julie Brinkley Nothing warms the heart – and hands – like a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold winter day. This recipe is...
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Stephenville family hosts sock collection at Chamberlin Elementary to raise awareness for Down Syndrome.
Daylee Powe By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville residents Trevor and Kate Powe are once again supporting their daughter Daylee with a...
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Best barbacoa beef made at home. Serve with a side of creamy slaw.
By Julie Brinkley Barbacoa beef is one of our family’s favorite meals. This recipe is seasoned to perfection and has won rave reviews...
Jan 14, 20252 min read


This local JiuJitsu star won 10 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze medals in 2024 and was recently named 2024 season champion.
Blessed Matai and Benji Cashon By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville fifth grader has made a splash in the world of JiuJitsu. ...
Jan 12, 20251 min read


This homemade deodorizer with surprise ingredient will leave your fridge super fresh.
By Alexis Rochester The new year often brings with it a renewed sense of purpose and desire for positive change. For many, this...
Jan 12, 20252 min read


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