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Federal judge sentences former Tarleton professor to year in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from university.
Photo/TSU Media Relations By SARA VANDEN BERGE Dr. Julie Howell, a former associate professor and head of the department of...
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Let’s make a spring roll cucumber salad (with a side of Chick-fil-A.)
By Julie Brinkley It’s a busy night, so I'm making this easy and delicious meal at home that will include a side of Chick-fil-A. If...
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Fitness Friday: Take part in this quick workout with Mauro Blessed Matai and Shayla Murdock.
Click the link to play the workout video.
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Charles Broyles gets 20 years in prison after jury finds him guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Charles Broyles walks into the courtroom Thursday, moments prior to a jury finding him guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon....
Jun 5, 20254 min read


For a fresh, summery take on tacos, try these made with chicken and teriyaki.
By Julie Brinkley Summer is upon us, which means it’s time for lighter fare. This recipe for teriyaki chicken tacos is on repeat at...
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Erath County grand jury indicts couple charged in near drowning of 3-year-old child.
Jacob Travis Daniels By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury has indicted a couple on numerous charges in an incident involving...
May 29, 20252 min read


Protect your complexion and add a beautiful glow with ALASTIN Skincare’s HydraTint Mineral Sunscreen.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this is the fourth in a series of stories highlighting products that can...
May 27, 20251 min read


Beneath the Book Club: It’s time to talk about The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand. I absolutely loved it!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Hey, book clubbers! It’s time to talk about May’s book of the month, The Rumor, by Elin Hilderbrand. One of...
May 27, 20252 min read


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‘Be fearless in the sun’ with Blue Lizard mineral sunscreen.
I got both bottles from Amazon for $28.44 with next-day shipping. By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this...
May 22, 20252 min read


Texas Rangers to host Tarleton State Night in July; tickets now on sale.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University Night at the Texas Rangers is slated for Friday, July...
May 20, 20251 min read


Protect your pout from sun damage with this SPF 30 lip balm.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this is the second in a series of stories highlighting products that can...
May 18, 20251 min read


Stephenville High School teacher resigns amid allegations of improper relationship with student.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville High School teacher has resigned following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a...
May 15, 20251 min read


Erath County extension agent addresses concerns about aggressive bees in parts of North Texas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County extension agent Lonnie Jenschke says he has been inundated with calls from residents concerned about...
May 15, 20251 min read


If you’ve had skin cancer, research shows that adding a daily vitamin B3 pill could reduce the rate of reoccurrence.
I ordered this bottle of Niacinamide Vitamin B3 from Amazon for $14.95. By SARA VANDEN BERGE May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month . Ironically, I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma earlier this month, and since writing about my skin cancer scare, others have shared their own experiences with me as well as suggestion on ways to reduce reoccurrence given to them by their own doctors and dermatologists. My friend Cindra Elms, whose family member has battled skin cance
May 15, 20252 min read


I just completed treatment for skin cancer. This is how it went.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I had my appointment this morning at Epiphany Dermatology to take care of the skin cancer that had developed on my...
May 14, 20252 min read


Déjà vu: Big Brothers Big Sisters brings back star-studded lineup for this year’s Dancing For the Stars event.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erath County kicked off another pre-event celebration Monday to its biggest...
May 12, 20251 min read


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This non-toxic mineral sunscreen will protect your family from harmful rays all summer long.
By Alexis Rochester I have found the highest quality, best mineral sunscreen in SPF 50 (also comes in a bronzer) that you can use on...
May 8, 20252 min read


I was just diagnosed with skin cancer. Here’s what’s happening next.
We spent last weekend with friends, and as you can see, I covered up. I was worried sick about the biopsy so I drank a couple of...
May 7, 20252 min read


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