By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville is gearing up for another exciting event! Wings & Wonders will take place from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 6, at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport. There will be various aircrafts on display, food, entertainment, shopping, art and a unique experience the whole family will love! The event will take place on the final day of Moo-La Fest at City Park, so there will be double the fun that weekend!

Say hi to Wiggles By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Wiggles, a three to four-year-old terrier mix. “He may only weigh around 20 pounds, but don't let his size fool you,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News. “He's got the heart of a pit bull and enough spirit to fill a whole house.” Wiggles loves car rides, being close to his favorite people and living life full

By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re looking to expand your summer reading list, make plans to attend the Dick Smith Library’s annual book sale on the campus of Tarleton State University. Brenda Burks, a library board member, told Beneath the Surface News that a variety of books in every genre will be sold. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on June 10-11 in the MP Room at the Dick Smith Library. Parking is available in lots P34, P36, P37 and P38. A parking permit wil

By SARA VANDEN BERGE The dog days of summer are upon us and Beneath the Surface News’ 2nd annual Guide to Summer Fun will keep your kiddos happy and busy! Keep scrolling for a (long) list of summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools happening across Erath County. Stephenville Dance Center is hosting several dance camps this summer. Click the ad to learn more. Tarleton State University is hosting a slew of great camps from ag, choir, theatre and cheer to drumline and every

Manuel Remy competes in MotoTrials on a Montesa Repsol. Photo/Tandi Remy By SARA VANDEN BERGE Manuel Remy just might be the most interesting man in Erath County. Not only does he race motorcycles competitively, he’s a professional tree climber. Here’s another fun fact: His birthday is on May 16. Manuel and his wife Tandi own and operate Remy Tree Service, and she’s the one who let the cat out of the bag about his birthday. “As you watch him trim trees, you can feel

These taste way better than they look. By SARA VANDEN BERGE While scrolling through TikTok this morning, I came across a recipe for baked cottage cheese chips, a snack so simple that I feel a little embarrassed to write about it. But it’s that good. I just so happened to have both ingredients to make a batch, so I did – and oh em gee! These little guys are delish. I eat a lot of cottage cheese (Daisy is my jam) and all you need to go with it is some Everything But

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Albert Hale took a good idea and ran with it. Hale, owner of Hale Custom Solutions, developed a fertilizer spreader that attaches to zero turn lawn mowers. The Huckabay resident told Beneath the Surface News that after purchasing a zero turn mower, he discovered that pulling a fertilizer spreader behind one is impossible. Frustrated, he went into his shop to find a solution – and seven hours later – the first design of the Hale ZT Spreader was bor

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County is bringing back its annual golf tournament on Friday, June 12, at Legends Country Club. Tee time will begin at 9 a.m. and hamburgers will be served for lunch. Teams of four can register for $500 by clicking here. Hole sponsorships are available for $150. “This is the perfect opportunity to highlight your business, be silly or memorialize someone special – we will print anything on the signs,” BBBS executive director

By SARA VANDEN BERGE As the Stephenville City Council begins work on next year’s budget, citizens are invited to submit their wish list. The deadline for citizens to submit budget requests is 5 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Requests may be mailed to City Secretary Sarah Lockenour at 298 W. Washington Street in Stephenville or emailed to SLockenour@stephenvilletx.gov. Citizens will also have the opportunity to address the council during its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on June 2 at City

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

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Widespread damage to homes and property was reported following powerful thunderstorms that blew through Erath County Sunday night. High winds and large hail damaged homes and roofs, shattered windows and left behind strewn debris. Now, Leslie Walker, a local insurance agent with Farmers Insurance is issuing an important list of things to do if your property suffered damage. • Do not sign any contracts immediately after the storm. • Choose loca

Say hi to Lily. By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Lily, an eight to nine-year-old female Lab/Aussie mix who was surrendered through no fault of her own. “After a few days of settling into the shelter, she blossomed into a happy girl who absolutely lives for cuddles, walks and time with her people,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News. “She's convinced she's lap-sized

Special to Beneath the Surface News Volleman’s Family Farm is adding something new to the family table and this time, it’s in the freezer aisle. Known across the community for its glass-bottled milk and family farm roots, Volleman’s has officially launched its first line of premium ice cream, made with A2A2 milk from cows raised right on their family farm. Texas Sage Nursery in Dublin will begin selling Volleman's ice cream on Wednesday, May 13. For the Volleman family,

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

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Spread the word about your garage sale with a story on beneaththesurfacenews.com. Lots of people love spending their weekends browsing through pre-loved goods, clothing and antiques, and with spring underway, garage sales are popping up across Erath County. Garage sale advertising is easy and affordable. Here’s what you will get for $50: • Short promotional story about the sale one week prior to the event. • Social media post on day the sale begins. Secu

Morgan Mill volunteers pause to smile while they stock shelves at the food pantry. Photo/Brian Gordon By Brian Gordon Special to Beneath the Surface News My mother told me, “To be happy in life, you need to put others first.” If that’s true, the citizens of Morgan Mill, Texas must be really happy people. The Morgan Mill community manages to support many diverse service and charitable causes in a way that larger towns would envy. The organizations all have one thing in

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

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Moo-ve It is back and it’s time to get registered for this year’s 5K and fun run happening at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, at Stephenville City Park. The event will kickstart Moo-La Fest’s three days of fun. Registration for the 5K is $30 and $25 for the fun run. Click here to register. You don’t have to be a seasoned runner to participate. Grab your friends, bring the family and enjoy something fun and active. Moo-ve It is part of the kickoff to the

Photo/TSU Media Relations TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University’s College of Education on Tuesday honored the latest inductees into the Dr. Don Beach Crystal Apple Society. The annual ceremony celebrates educators who have made a profound impact on the lives of their students and institutions. Named for Dr. Don Beach, former Tarleton State professor and dean of the School of Education and Fine Arts, the Crystal Apple Society

By Sarah McNeal-Weaver With summer upon us and the July 4th holiday just around the corner, nothing says Americana more than a delicious homemade apple pie. Last week we made the crust (recipe here) and now it’s time to make the filling. WHAT YOU NEED 4 apples (medium to large, crisp) 1/3 cup sugar 2 tbs butter 3 tbs water (more if needed) Dash of cinnamon Squeeze of lemon 2 tbs cornstarch (separated) Prepared pie crust HOW TO MAKE IT Peel, core and slice apples.