In this "Wellness Wednesday" video, Courtney Donegan, owner of Skin Med Spa in Stephenville, talks about the benefits of the Aerolase Laser.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE August is almost here and it’s time to choose our last beach read of the season before moving into cozy holiday books. I’ve narrowed the new releases down to two fast-paced thrillers and a summer road trip. Keep scrolling to learn more. 1. The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 4.2 on Goodreads WHAT GOODREADS SAYS: “From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a sizzling noir about desire, danger

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Round up a chair, cooler of drinks and your favorite people and make plans to head to Stephenville City Park this weekend to catch Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. The performance is part of the annual summer concert series held at Birdsong Amphitheater. It will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. With only two performances left, this is one concert you don’t want to miss. The final concert of the season will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, with a perfor

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beginning Aug. 5, Bluff Dale ISD will begin distributing letters to households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits for free and reduced-price meals. Household income will determine eligibility. Other qualifications include households receiving SNAP, Temporary Assistance for needy Families (TANF) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the child’s status as a foster, homeless, runaway, migrant or displ

By Julie Brinkley If you love a shrimp boil made with sausage, potatoes and corn, but can’t stand the summer heat, make one indoors. This recipe is perfect for those hot summer days when dinner calls for something fun. Click here to watch a video on how it’s made. WHAT YOU NEED 1.5 lbs. new potatoes, halved 4 ears of corn shucked and cut into 3-4 pieces each 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced 1 lb. large shrimp 4 tbsp melted butter 1/2 tbsp old

Chili By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Chili, a two to three-year-old sweetheart that’s ready to find his forever home. “This handsome boy loves people and never says no to pets, cuddles or quality time with his favorite humans,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News. “If you're looking for a friendly, affectionate companion, Chili is the perfect match.” Chili is

Special to Beneath the Surface News Broken Diamond Records is proud to announce the debut original single release of “My Heart Got a DUI,” performed by 20-year-old Stephenville recording artist and rodeo competitor Molly Gaynor. Available on all major streaming platforms July 31, the song marks Gaynor’s arrival as a full original artist — and the fulfillment of a song that waited nearly two decades for exactly the right voice. A song 19 years in the making… In 2007,

Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University will confer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at the summer commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at the EECU Center on the Stephenville campus. Graduates from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, College of Education, Mayfield College of Engineering, College of General and Applied Sciences, Colleg

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Christmas in July? Kind of. The city of Stephenville is looking for talented performers to take part in this year’s holiday celebration – Christmasville. “Whether you're a choir, dance group, school organization, band, solo musician or other performing act, we'd love to showcase your talent during this festive community event,” a Facebook post states. “Spread holiday cheer, entertain thousands of visitors and be part of one of Downtown Stephen

Photo/Tim O'Keefe By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chart-topping, multi-platinum country star Parker McCollum is headed to Tarleton State University’s EECU Center on Sept. 24. Known for being one of the busiest touring acts in country music, the Parker McCollum Tour is bringing fans his No. 1 hits and fan-favorite tracks to cities across the U.S. Joining him on the road in 2026 are Josh Abbott Band, Gary Allan, Kassi Ashton, Gabby Barrett, William Beckmann, Laci Kaye Booth, Annie Bosko

By Sara McNeal-Weaver With added sugar and processed ingredients, muffins can sometimes get a bad rap. But these one-bowl wonders are full of healthy ingredients your family will love. Check it out! WHAT YOU NEED 1 cup whole yogurt 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 cup flour Dash of salt Mix-ins: Blueberries, chocolate chips, sprinkles HOW TO MAKE IT Mix everything into a bowl

A picture from the scene on Parkwood Court late Tuesday afternoon. By SARA VANDEN BERGE There was a massive police presence at a home in the Tanglewood area of Stephenville late Tuesday afternoon. At the time, Captain Jeremy Lanier with the Stephenville Police Department told Beneath the Surface News that there was an “active scene,” but declined to say more. Early Wednesday morning, the SPD released the following statement: "At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers res

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Emergency Management is hosting two community-wide meetings to discuss wildfire protection plans. The first meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the new Erath County Annex, located at 222 E. College Street in Stephenville. The second will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at The Station, located at 815 N. Patrick Street in Dublin. Erath County emergency management coordinator Chris Brooks told Beneath the

Charm By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Charm, a two to three-year-old girl who's ready for a second chance at forever after being returned to the shelter through no fault of her own. “Charm loves other dogs, does well with cats and adores kids,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News. “She enjoys running and playing, so she'll need a home with a tall, secure fence t

Photo/Brittany Williams By SARA VANDEN BERGE A family is lucky to be alive after a devastating fire ripped through their home located on US Hwy 281 in Erath County early Monday morning. Brittany Williams, her wife Lee Ann and their 22-year-old son Merritt lived at the home, which was completely lost. “I was at work when I got a call about midnight (Monday),” Brittany told Beneath the Surface News. “By the time I got to the house, it was completely engulfed.” Lee Ann

Fernando Robledo Aguilar By SARA VANDEN BERGE A man accused of causing an accident that killed a mother in April has been indicted by an Erath County grand jury. Fernando Robledo Aguilar was indicted for collision involving death, manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, two second degree felonies and a state jail felony. He is being held at the Erath County Jail without bond. Others indicted last week include: • Carlos Juan Alvarado for obstruction or reta

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Rendering/Prime Metal Buildings & Components Special to Beneath the Surface News While Prime Metal Buildings & Components has relocated its retail operations to its new flagship store in Stephenville, the company’s Dublin facility will continue to play a vital role in Prime’s future growth. Rather than closing the location, Prime is transforming the former retail facility into an expanded structural steel fabrication center to support the company’s growing demand for pre-

By Julie Brinkley Healthy, tasty and family-friendly recipes are what I love to focus on and this recipe for green goddess chicken salad fits the bill. It’s loaded with protein and makes the perfect summer meal. Click here to watch a video on how it’s made. WHAT YOU NEED 3 ½ cups shredded chicken 3 Persian cucumbers ¼ cup red onion 2 tbsp dill 2 tbsp basil DRESSING 1 cup cottage cheese ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp olive oil 4 green onions ¼ cup di

By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s shaping up to be another big year for Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County’s annual Dancing For the Stars event. BBBS executive director Sarah McNeal-Weaver said the five teams that signed contracts at Stephenville Dance Center on Thursday evening are exceptional. “I am thrilled with this year’s lineup,” Sarah told Beneath the Surface News. “These couples are so much fun and truly have a heart for kids.” Dancing For the Stars is the biggest fundrais