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Mediterranean diet: Black lentils, Moroccan spices pack tasty punch in these harissa chicken bowls.
By JULIE BRINKLEY I’m continuing my series on healthy eating with a final recipe that is perfect for those following a Mediterranean...
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Beneath the Book Club: February’s read is NYT’s bestseller In Five Years by Rebecca Serle.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beneath the Book Club is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a romantic read in February. In Five Years by Rebecca...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Chickpea Italian chopped salad, salmon bites make perfect dinner for those following a Mediterranean diet.
By Julie Brinkley I’m continuing my series on healthy eating with two more recipes perfect for those following a Mediterranean diet....
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Erath County sued for trying to force employee to sign ‘English only’ memo; defendant asks for jury trial.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County officials were formally notified on Dec. 28, 2023 that the county is being sued by a former employee...
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Trice sentenced to 119 years in prison after another man comes forward with more accusations.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County jury on Friday sentenced 78-year-old John David Trice to a combined 119 years in prison after he was...
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Beneath the Book Club: Deeply unsettling is how I best describe Next of Kin. What are your thoughts?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was only a few chapters in when I began to think I wasn’t going to enjoy reading Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah....
Jan 25, 20241 min read
The list of Stephenville ISD candidates keeps growing. Here’s the latest.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Things have been busy at Stephenville ISD’s administrative building with current trustees filing for re-election and...
Jan 25, 20241 min read
If you’re following a Mediterranean diet, you will love these chicken patties with tzatziki sauce.
By Julie Brinkley The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular trends in the U.S. And this recipe for chicken patties is absolutely...
Jan 23, 20241 min read
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Tarleton breaks ground on $80 million Health Professions Building; adds 3 new degree programs.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State broke ground Wednesday on an $80 million Health Professions...
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Scammers pretending to be Erath County sheriff’s officials bilk woman out of $1,500.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chief Deputy Jeremy Woodruff with the Erath County Sheriff’s Office is furious after speaking to a woman this...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
True crime event: ABC airs murder of Stephenville resident Susan Woods on 20/20.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A murder mystery that went unsolved for almost two decades aired on ABC’s 20/20 on Friday, Jan. 19. The mystery of...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Green chiles, cilantro and Greek yogurt make this white chicken chili uniquely different.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There is nothing I love more for dinner than a warm bowl of comfort on a...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Flavorful, low carb cabbage casserole for the win.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love a new recipe that’s actually good, don’t you? I try a lot of duds and mediocre dishes I’ll never repeat, but...
Jan 4, 20241 min read
I’m hoping these cookies made with bananas and oatmeal will help get rid of those sugar cravings.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Here’s what happens when you eat like Elf at Christmas: You gain four pounds. That’s me: Elf, up four ugly pounds...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
It’s been 10 months since we adopted Indie. As you can see, she is doing pretty well.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m not sure when Indie’s real birthday is, but we will celebrate in March: That will mark the one-year anniversary...
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Kick off 2024 with healthy salmon sushi bowls your family will love!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Happy New Year! With the holidays officially behind us, it’s time to focus on getting back to healthy eating. This...
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Pure comfort: Slow cooker steak bites are The Husband’s new fave. I bet you love them too.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love using the slow cooker. I like the way it makes the house smell and the cozy feels it brings. This recipe for...
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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