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Days of playing football pay off for Stephenville police officer who nabbed man on the run.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE And they say playing football never pays off. Tell that to Stephenville Police Officer Colby Stone who captured a...
Sep 21, 20221 min read


A spoonful of fall; Blue Bell releases a limited-edition ice cream. And it’s freaking good!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The moment I heard that Blue Bell had churned out a new fall-inspired ice cream – Salted Caramel Brownie – I set out...
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Dear Darcy: Father learns daughter is not biological child.
Dear Darcy, About five years ago, I learned through DNA testing that my youngest daughter is not my biological child. My wife and I have...
Sep 18, 20222 min read


50 years and counting: A look back at Moo-La’s storied history and continued legacy in Erath County.
By Julie Smith Special to Beneath the Surface News Moo-La has stood in tribute to the local dairy industry at the center of the Erath...
Sep 16, 20222 min read


Not all sides are created equal; this spaghetti squash caprese bake is healthy and delicious.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for spaghetti squash caprese bake is simple to make, healthy, and oh, so tasty! And it serves four! HERE’S...
Sep 14, 20221 min read


I have some heartbreaking news to share: Eddie has disappeared and I don’t think he’s coming home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My sweet kitten Eddie – you know, the one you all helped me name Edgar Allan Poe – is gone. He went missing last...
Sep 13, 20221 min read


These local leaders just graduated from the Chamber’s Leadership Stephenville Class!
Special to Beneath the Surface News A group of 16 local leaders recently celebrated a year of community education and leadership...
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Stephenville ISD board of trustees meet weekly to hash out details of new football/soccer stadium.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville ISD board of trustees is buckling down to hash out the details of a new football/soccer stadium...
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Juvenile arrested over ‘potential safety concern’ at Lingleville ISD, school officials stay mum.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A student at Lingleville ISD has been arrested and charged with posing or making some sort of threat against...
Sep 8, 20222 min read


Stephenville City Council looks into transforming former gym into the Senior Center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve got good news and good news. Stephenville’s senior population will likely have a new place to gather soon – and...
Sep 7, 20221 min read


City council passes resolution to name stage of Birdsong Amphitheater after this local businessman.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When next year’s summer concert series arrives at Stephenville City Park, musicians will perform on The Doug...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


The Daughter says these crockpot chicken tacos smell like Christmas, but I think she means home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When my kids came home for the weekend while they were in college, I often made one of their favorite meals growing...
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Need a good movie? This Netflix original will reaffirm the notion that everything will be ok.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m bad at picking movies. And when I say bad, I mean terrible. My choice to watch Me Time last night is proof that...
Sep 3, 20221 min read


Art, vino?! Oh my! Ticket sales begin for 2nd annual wine walk in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An exciting event featuring art and wine is coming back to downtown Stephenville this month and you should make...
Sep 1, 20221 min read


No one likes a stinky bathroom. This DIY toilet bowl cleaner is easy to make and works well.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER We shared this recipe on Chemistry Cachet earlier in the summer and it has been one of the most popular cleaners to...
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Big yum! If you like buffalo sauce, these spicy meatballs are for you.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Spicy buffalo sauce makes everything taste better. Ditto for these mouthwatering (and healthy) meatballs. This easy...
Aug 31, 20221 min read


'The mistakes that happened in Uvalde will not happen in Stephenville or Erath County.’
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The country woke up this morning to news that Uvalde’s school board had fired embattled police chief Pete Arredondo...
Aug 25, 20222 min read


National news crews descend on Glen Rose after drought leads to 113-million-year-old dino tracks.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Everything is bigger in Texas, right? And now that includes some ginormous dinosaur prints discovered in a dried up...
Aug 24, 20221 min read


Hey brides! Find all the beautiful things for your big day at this Fall Fashion Wedding Expo.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A wedding expo hosted by Megan Lutrick and Jacqui Quirl was such a big hit this spring that they’ve decided to...
Aug 23, 20221 min read


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