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SISD board of trustees calls for $39.9 million bond for new stadium. Here’s what you need to know.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville ISD board of trustees on Monday voted in favor of calling a bond election for Tuesday, Nov. 1, but...

Aug 22, 20222 min read

I did a month-long experiment with this neck cream. Here are the before and after pics.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The first time I ever heard of “Let’s Neck,” a cream made by Womaness, was on a humorous video I saw from The Ellen...

Aug 22, 20222 min read

Tarleton State University kicks off fall semester with record enrollment and new student perks.

Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University just keeps growing. More students. More faculty and staff. More academic...

Aug 19, 20222 min read

Avocado egg salad, chicken pesto rollups: 2 easy recipes for those extra busy days.

By JULIE BRINKLEY Life is busy and when cooking is the last thing you have time for, these healthy recipes for avocado egg salad and...

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Video: Healthy back-to-school cooking with Julie Brinkley.

Aug 17, 20220 min read

Back-to-school safety: The do’s and don’ts of driving through school zones.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE With the start of a new school year upon us, Captain James Gresham with the Stephenville Police Department is...

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Thirteen Lives recounts the incredible cave rescue of 13 members of a Thai soccer team.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Most of you are likely familiar with the incredible rescue of 13 members of a youth soccer team from a cave in...

Aug 12, 20222 min read

Retired teacher accused of sexual abuse of child; authorities worry other victims may be out there.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A retired teacher in the Stephenville Independent School District has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a...

Aug 11, 20222 min read

Hey mom, you are going to love this back-to-school special at Pure Image.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been a loooong summer for all of you moms out there. (I remember those days.) And as the start of a new school...

Aug 10, 20221 min read

Cooking with Julie Brinkley: Watch this video on how to make 'lazy lasagna.'

Aug 10, 20220 min read

Erath County Humane Society purchases land for new facility; fundraising effort underway.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Serena Wright, executive director of the Erath County Humane Society, is thrilled. The animal shelter has finally...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

SISD meeting to consider future of federal program that keeps our children fed gets canceled.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE A called meeting by the Stephenville ISD board of trustees to discuss the future of the Community Eligibility...

Aug 8, 20223 min read

Slow cooker pizza casserole: Back-to-school night dinner made easy.

By JULIE BRINKLEY The hustle and bustle of a new school year has arrived and you shouldn’t be stressed about dinner. Your family will...

Aug 8, 20221 min read

Here comes the sun! Did you know that sunlight is a remarkable cleaning tool?

By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Since it’s summer (and exceptionally hot outside right now), I thought this would be the perfect thing to share with...

Aug 4, 20223 min read

Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray named Erath County’s new ‘Hometown Hero.’

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray is Erath County’s new “Hometown Hero,” an honor bestowed upon him by the team of...

Aug 3, 20221 min read

Trussell named director of Parks and Leisure Services; new hire leaves vacancy on city council.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s new director of the city’s Parks and Leisure Services is a familiar face: City councilman Daron...

Aug 1, 20221 min read

Don’t let the name of this Dallas restaurant fool you. And if you go, get the voodoo sauce.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The best thing about having a daughter who lives in Dallas is getting the chance to explore the city together. I...

Jul 28, 20222 min read

Take a trip to the Mediterranean with olive, feta cheese and fresh basil-topped chicken.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I are huge fans of Mediterranean food. One of our favorite Austin restaurants – Aba – serves some of...

Jul 25, 20222 min read

Register now for the city’s 2nd annual golf tournament benefiting the new all-inclusive playground.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The City of Stephenville is gearing up for its second annual Trash to Treasures golf tournament aimed at raising...

Jul 24, 20222 min read

SELF-DEFENSE VIDEO: Staying aware, recognizing red flags and fighting back against an attacker.

Jul 23, 20220 min read

Erath County caught in icy clutch of winter storm.

Sara Vanden Berge

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Huckabay ISD superintendent addresses arrest of IT director: ‘This is deeply concerning.’

Sara Vanden Berge

1 day ago1 min read

Technology director at Huckabay ISD arrested for child grooming, sexual performance by a child.

Sara Vanden Berge

1 day ago1 min read

Two more file to run for Stephenville City Council in May.

Sara Vanden Berge

2 days ago1 min read

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Sara Vanden Berge

3 days ago2 min read

Let’s make high protein strawberry cheesecake bites your kiddos will love.

Sara Vanden Berge

3 days ago1 min read

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SISD board of trustees calls for $39.9 million bond for new stadium. Here’s what you need to know.

I did a month-long experiment with this neck cream. Here are the before and after pics.

Tarleton State University kicks off fall semester with record enrollment and new student perks.

Avocado egg salad, chicken pesto rollups: 2 easy recipes for those extra busy days.

Video: Healthy back-to-school cooking with Julie Brinkley.

Back-to-school safety: The do’s and don’ts of driving through school zones.

Thirteen Lives recounts the incredible cave rescue of 13 members of a Thai soccer team.

Retired teacher accused of sexual abuse of child; authorities worry other victims may be out there.

Hey mom, you are going to love this back-to-school special at Pure Image.

Cooking with Julie Brinkley: Watch this video on how to make 'lazy lasagna.'

Erath County Humane Society purchases land for new facility; fundraising effort underway.

SISD meeting to consider future of federal program that keeps our children fed gets canceled.

Slow cooker pizza casserole: Back-to-school night dinner made easy.

Here comes the sun! Did you know that sunlight is a remarkable cleaning tool?

Dublin Police Chief Cameron Ray named Erath County’s new ‘Hometown Hero.’

Trussell named director of Parks and Leisure Services; new hire leaves vacancy on city council.

Don’t let the name of this Dallas restaurant fool you. And if you go, get the voodoo sauce.

Take a trip to the Mediterranean with olive, feta cheese and fresh basil-topped chicken.

Register now for the city’s 2nd annual golf tournament benefiting the new all-inclusive playground.

SELF-DEFENSE VIDEO: Staying aware, recognizing red flags and fighting back against an attacker.

Erath County caught in icy clutch of winter storm.

Huckabay ISD superintendent addresses arrest of IT director: ‘This is deeply concerning.’

Technology director at Huckabay ISD arrested for child grooming, sexual performance by a child.

Two more file to run for Stephenville City Council in May.

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Let’s make high protein strawberry cheesecake bites your kiddos will love.