Mr. Granville N. Young celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at Peacocks. Photos/Stephanie Beach By SARA VANDEN BERGE When you live to be 100, you eat the cake. And on Saturday, Mr. Granville N. Young did just that. The Stephenville resident, known locally as “Peewee,” has turned 100 years young and celebrated the milestone Saturday morning at Peacocks. “The party was given by the staff at Peacocks,” owner Stephanie Beach told Beneath the Surface News. “He comes

Clayton Iley's collection of luxury cars were seen Tuesday being towed away from a storage unit that had reportedly gone unpaid. Photo contributed By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was a sight you don’t often see in Stephenville, Texas. Tow trucks carrying a collection of high-end luxury cars owned by Clayton Iley (think Rezvani Tank, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Mercedes, Corvettes, Camaros, Porches, Apocalypse Hellfire, Ferrari and McLarens) were seen Tuesday afternoon traveling thro

By Julie Brinkley I’m training for a marathon and dishes like this high-protein chicken shawarma bowl are important to fuel my body, and the good news is that it’s delicious. I bet your family loves it too. Click here to watch a video on how it’s made. WHAT YOU NEED: 2 lbs. chicken thighs ¾ cup Greek plain yogurt 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 juice of one lemon 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp paprika 3 tsp oregano 2 ½ tsp cumin ½ cinnamon ½ tbsp onion powder Salt

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Texas Rangers will once again host Tarleton State University Night on Friday, Aug. 21, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. The evening will begin with a Tarleton State Alumni and Friends pregame event at Texas Live! followed by the Rangers taking on the Los Angeles Angels. Tarleton State and the Rangers are partnering to offer an exclusive Tarleton State/Texas Rangers ball cap with

By SARA VANDEN BERGE It didn’t take long for things to heat up in Texas, and with temperatures expected to keep climbing, you’ll want to take extra steps to keep your pets cool. Last summer, Serena Wright, executive director of the Erath County Humane Society, gave the following tips to Beneath the Surface News on ways to keep your furry friends safe in the summer. Now seems like a fitting time for a reminder. 1. Don’t take your dog on a walk in the heat of the day when the

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer is in full swing and there’s still time to get your kiddo registered for an area camp. If dancing is your child's thing, check out the offerings at Stephenville Dance Center. Tarleton State University is hosting a slew of great camps from ag, choir, theatre and cheer to drumline and every sport you can imagine. The university is making it easy for parents and guardians to check out the camps by clicking here. Here’s a look at what else

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Soccer fans have been vying for tickets and anxiously awaiting the start of the World Cup 2026 for months, and now it’s finally here. The global event begins tonight (Thursday) with matchups between Mexico and South Africa followed by Korea Republic and Czechia. You can watch the World Cup matches in the comfort of your home on FOX, FS1, Fox One and Tubi, but if you’d rather gather with friends at a local hangout spot in Stephenville, here’s where t

By Sarah McNeal Weaver Flour Riot This is a super simple and delicious way to turn watermelon into a fresh summer treat. The first time I made it, my son said, “Wow! This tastes like a beach in Mexico!” Now, it’s a staple in out home because who doesn’t want to snack like they’re on a beach? WHAT YOU NEED Two cups seedless watermelon, cut into small pieces Handful of fresh mint leaves, washed and chopped One lime Drizzle (or two) of honey HOW TO MAKE I

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer is in full swing and so is the annual summer concert series held at Stephenville City Park. Grab a chair, cooler of drinks and your favorite people and enjoy these free concerts under the big Texas sky. Here’s the remaining summer lineup. (There have been a few changes to the original schedule.) SATURDAY, JULY 4 – Presley Haile at 6 p.m.; Larry Joe Taylor and Dave Perez at 7; Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt World Band at 8:15. FRIDAY, JULY 17 – Rodney Cr

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Special to Beneath the Surface News Vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Festival. This year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Stephenville City Park. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 10816, the festival will feature a full day of food, music, culture, shopping, family activities and entertainment. One of this year's featured attractions will be the 5th Annual Lights Out Tournament, hosted by the St

Scroll down to get a discount code for FRÉ mineral sunscreen. By Alexis Rochester Living in Texas means spending a lot of time in the sun, whether it’s ball games, splash pads, summer camps, pool days or simply running errands in the heat. As someone who had skin cancer at a young age, sun protection is something I take very seriously for myself and family. After years of searching for the best mineral sunscreen as both a mom and a chemist, I finally found one I truly l

By Sarah McNeal-Weaver Have a sweet tooth? Try this French butter cake that’s sure to make you feel fancy at your next summer soiree. It’s a cinch to make and oh-so-good! WHAT YOU NEED 1 1/2 cups cake mix. (You choose flavor, I prefer yellow mix) 2 eggs 1 stick melted butter Combine in a bowl; this will be thick. In a stand mixer: 8-oz softened cream cheese 4 cups powdered sugar 2 eggs Dash of vanilla Mix until creamy; press cake mixture

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The following report is from Erath County District Attorney Alan Nash’s office and includes a full list of May’s indictments. On Thursday, the Erath County grand jury indicted 14 people on a variety of charges: • Brandon Nathaniel Arndt for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (enhanced) and possession of a substance in penalty group 1 (4-200G) (enhanced). • Crystal Lee Bates for possession of a substance in penalty group 1 (1-4G). • Cindy Fl

CTFAC Executive Director Christine Newton and Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee Special to Beneath the Surface News The Texas Commission on the Arts in Austin has selected the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council to receive an America250 grant, awarded through TCA’s Commission Initiative program. CTFAC was chosen to represent Texas’ U.S. 25th Congressional District in this statewide celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The America250 grant supports ar

Special to Beneath the Surface News The following narrative was released by the Stephenville Police Department on Monday, May 20. At approximately 2:34 p.m. on Monday, the Stephenville Police Department received reports about a male subject entering multiple businesses within the city and making threats. “Stephenville Police Officers immediately responded to the area and began actively searching for the suspect. "Officers located the subject driving a pickup truck sho

Barrett Hutchison By SARA VANDEN BERGE Barrett Hutchison, the principal and athletic director at Morgan Mill ISD, was arrested Tuesday, May 19, and charged with driving while intoxicated with an open container and unlawfully carrying a weapon. According to Captain Jeremy Lanier with the Stephenville Police Department, Hutchison was pulled over by police on East Washington Street shortly before midnight on Tuesday. “Last night officers responded to a report of a reckle

Lazy lasagna = big yum! By Julie Brinkley Everyone loves a good lasagna. It’s pure comfort in a pan, but making it can sometimes be a little tedious. This recipe for “lazy lasagna” takes out all the work, but not the taste. Click here to watch a video on how it’s made. WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb. Italian sausage 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce 8 lasagna noodles ½ cup ricotta cheese 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, or m

Gracie Yates was taken back into custody on Monday, May 11. She is being held at the Erath County Jail. By SARA VANDEN BERGE Gracie Yates, the woman accused of crashing a pickup into a home in Stephenville and killing a mother and her young son, is back in the Erath County Jail and facing more serious charges. She was re-arrested on Monday, May 11, and charged with intoxication manslaughter (death of two people), a first degree felony, and injury to a child, a state jail fe

Clayton Iley By SARA VANDEN BERGE The federal government has filed new charges against Clayton Iley, a Stephenville man accused of theft and money laundering. On Thursday, the FBI filed two federal charges against Iley for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to jail records. Beneath the Surface News has not been able to obtain the new arrest warrant since it’s a pending federal case. Iley, owner of Texas Legacy Insurance Group, was taken into custody i