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May 23, 20250 min read


‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.
I got both bottles from Amazon for $28.44 with next-day shipping. By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this...
May 22, 20252 min read


Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University Night at the Texas Rangers is slated for Friday, July...
May 20, 20251 min read


Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this is the second in a series of stories highlighting products that can...
May 18, 20251 min read


Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville High School teacher has resigned following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a...
May 15, 20251 min read


Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County extension agent Lonnie Jenschke says he has been inundated with calls from residents concerned about...
May 15, 20251 min read


If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.
I ordered this bottle of Niacinamide Vitamin B3 from Amazon for $14.95. By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month . Ironically, I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma earlier this month, and since writing about my skin cancer scare, others have shared their own experiences with me as well as suggestion on ways to reduce reoccurrence given to them by their own doctors and dermatologists. My friend Cindra Elms, whose family member has battled skin cance
May 15, 20252 min read


I just completed treatment for skin cancer. This is how it went.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I had my appointment this morning at Epiphany Dermatology to take care of the skin cancer that had developed on my arm a couple of months ago. If you missed the first part of this story, click here. Anyway, I am home now after receiving electrodesiccation , a procedure where the cancer is scraped away and the base is cauterized with an electric needle. It was done three times in succession. The good (and most important) news is that the cancer
May 14, 20252 min read


Déjà vu: Big Brothers Big Sisters brings back star-studded lineup for this year’s Dancing For the Stars event.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erath County kicked off another pre-event celebration Monday to its biggest...
May 12, 20251 min read


May 9, 20250 min read


This non-toxic mineral sunscreen will protect your family from harmful rays all summer long.
By Alexis Rochester I have found the highest quality, best mineral sunscreen in SPF 50 (also comes in a bronzer) that you can use on...
May 8, 20252 min read


I was just diagnosed with skin cancer. Here’s what’s happening next.
We spent last weekend with friends, and as you can see, I covered up. I was worried sick about the biopsy so I drank a couple of...
May 7, 20252 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 beneaththesurfacenews.com . Lots of people love spending...
May 4, 20251 min read


Jo Malone’s beach trio is my new summer fragrance. And it comes in the perfect travel size.
If you want to smell like you just stepped off the beach in Bali, Jo Malone London's new summer trio is for you. By SARA VANDEN BERGE ...
May 1, 20251 min read


Thai crispy rice salad is full of fresh herbs, vegetables and big flavors.
By Julie Brinkley This recipe for Thai crispy rice salad is cool and refreshing and makes the perfect summertime meal. It’s full of...
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Beloved SISD administrator recovers from massive heart attack and heart failure diagnosis.
Jennifer Salyards Special to Beneath the Surface News Jennifer Salyards, director of communications at Stephenville ISD , rarely starts...
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Beneath the Book Club, let’s talk. What did you think of The Wife Before? I give it a 6.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I listened to April’s book, The Wife Before by Shanora Williams, as an audible and I think that was a bad idea. ...
Apr 27, 20252 min read


Low cal creamy chicken casserole was easy to make and incredibly delicious. It’s now on repeat.
This tastes a lot better than it looks. By SARA VANDEN BERGE I needed a quick and easy meal for dinner this week and a search for low...
Apr 23, 20251 min read


I’m hooked: ZO Skin Health has my complexion looking smoother and firmer than ever.
This photo was taken six weeks after I began using ZO Skin Health and the changes to my complexion have been astounding. Photo/Jessica...
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Safety demonstration with Blessed Matai: The headlock defense.
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Apr 18, 20251 min read


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