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Whole30 approved: A sweet potato stuffed with pesto and chicken is absolutely delish.
By Julie Brinkley If you are following the Whole30 diet, here’s another recipe for your arsenal. Click here to watch a video on how I...
Apr 23, 20241 min read
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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 on beneaththesurfacenews.com. Lots of people love spending their weekends...
Apr 19, 20241 min read
Concerts in the Park series kicks off with Bellamy Brothers; you’ll love the rest of the summer lineup.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer officially gets rolling in Stephenville every year with the kickoff of the wildly-popular Concerts in the...
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Following the Whole30 diet? This burger-in-a-bowl is for you. And it’s totally delish!
By Julie Brinkley I’m continuing my series on recipes that follow popular diet plans, and if you’re following Whole30, this recipe for a...
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Keep spiders at bay with this easy-to-make, homemade repellent.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This DIY spider repellent is easy to make and works great to keep spiders away from certain surfaces. It can be used...
Apr 12, 20241 min read
This Keto-friendly Ruben in a bowl is easy and delish!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Don’t skip the deliciousness of a Ruben sandwich. You can still enjoy the taste or corned beef without all the carbs...
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Near miss: Scammers take control of woman’s computer, gain access to her banking in elaborate hoax.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville woman is still shaking after falling for an elaborate scam that could have cost her thousands. She...
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Have a sweet tooth, but watching your weight? This dessert has 145 calories and is super delish.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are not big dessert people, but every Wednesday I make a light snack to munch on while we watch Survivor. When...
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Erath County woman accused of starving dozens of animals is released from jail after posting $10K bond.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A woman accused of animal cruelty turned herself into authorities on Tuesday following a warrant for her arrest....
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Stephenville’s Banner Project: Honor your loved one this Memorial Day with a downtown banner.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s Main Street program is giving residents a unique opportunity to honor their fallen loved ones this...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Following the Whole30 diet? You will love these Sloppy Joe bowls!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Following a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste. This recipe for Sloppy Joe bowls is delicious and...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Spring reading: Beneath the Book Club’s April pick is NYT’s bestseller Happy Place by Emily Henry.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beneath the Book Clubbers have chosen Happy Place by Emily Henry to kick off spring reading. This No. 1 New York...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Some like it hot: This Ember self-heating smart mug keeps your coffee at just the right temperature.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There is nothing worse than a cold cup of coffee. (Unless, of course, it's a cold brew.) My first one stays warm...
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Designer purse bingo: Tickets to Heroes with Handbags on sale now. Event raises money for fight against child abuse.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Heroes with Handbags Erath County is a really fun event that raises money for a very serious cause: The fight...
Mar 27, 20241 min read
4 decades of music: Madonna’s Celebration Tour landed in Dallas last night and I was there for it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was a child of the 80s, which means I was heavily influenced by two things growing up in Southern California:...
Mar 25, 20242 min read
The next time you’re in Fort Worth, try one of the city’s newest restaurants, Hudson House.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you need an out-of-town date, make plans to try one of Fort Worth’s newest restaurants, Hudson House. My first...
Mar 21, 20242 min read
‘Don’t do it.’ Scammers pretending to be Erath County sheriff’s officials rip off 2 more victims.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Remember the story a few months ago about the Erath County woman who was taken for $1,500 by scammers pretending to...
Mar 20, 20241 min read
What to do and where to seek shelter when there’s a threat of severe weather in Erath County.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tornado season in Texas can be frightening. The Lone Star State is hit with an average of 132 tornadoes each year...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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