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The Chamber’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat at Stephenville City Park is coming up. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce and city of Stephenville are partnering for an evening of fun with the annual...
Oct 25, 20241 min read
I enjoyed a morning of self-care at this new beauty spa located in Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE At 54, I’ve learned the importance of self-care. And by that I mean doing things that are good for my skin, soul...
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Fast-spreading apartment fire claims life of 72-year-old Dublin man; investigation underway.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A fire at an apartment building in Dublin has claimed the life of 72-year-old Jackie Reed. A press release from...
Oct 24, 20241 min read
1st Cavalry Division band ensembles to perform free concert at Tarleton State next week. (And you’re invited.)
TSU MEDIA Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University will host the 1st Cavalry Division 1st Team Woodwind...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Still searching for a Halloween costume? Here’s a list of this year’s hottest trends.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You know you’re getting old when you scour the list of 2024’s hottest Halloween costumes and barely recognize any....
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Huffin’ for the Stuffin’: Get registered for this Thanksgiving Day fun run. (There’s pie at the finish line!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before you stuff yourself with turkey on Thanksgiving Day, make plans to take part in the 6th annual Huffin’ for...
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Get cozy with a hot bowl of marry me chicken soup made with gnocchi. (It’s decadent!)
By Julie Brinkley It’s fall and we're focused on feeling all the vibes. This recipe for marry me chicken soup is made with gnocchi...
Oct 22, 20242 min read
‘This is a tough time for our radio station family.’ KSTV program director killed in auto accident.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The KSTV FM radio family is mourning the loss of one of its own. Twenty-six-year-old Trey Cordie, a local radio...
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Meet Sugar: This sweet girl is a real lovebug. (And she's up for adoption.)
BY SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Sugar, a seven to...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Solo artists, duos, groups invited to enter A Voice for Habitat for a chance to break into the music scene.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The time to enter a singing competition benefiting Erath County Habitat for Humanity is now underway, and if you...
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Early voting is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If, like me, you like to cast an early ballot, it’s time. Polls in Erath County will be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m....
Oct 20, 20241 min read
Oct 18, 20240 min read
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I just had my annual mammogram. (And it was a cinch.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I had a mammogram today. October is, of course, Breast Cancer Awareness Month , so I took advantage of Cross...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Erath County Army veteran injured in Afghanistan getting a new home specially adapted to his needs.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Homes for Our Troops will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Army Specialist...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Tarleton State University gears up for annual fall carnival with tons of Halloween fun.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University will host its annual fall carnival on campus at the...
Oct 16, 20241 min read
Unusual number of DWI arrests top Erath County grand jury indictments.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury issued 22 indictments on Tuesday, with nearly one-third of those individuals arrested...
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Need a sweet treat to go with this cool front? This recipe for apple and brie puff pastry will do the trick.
By Julie Brinkley Baby, it’s finally chilly outside. And if you need a sweet treat to go with this cool front we’re enjoying, this...
Oct 16, 20241 min read
I toured Stephenville ISD’s new ‘Champions Stadium’ and this is what I learned about the impressive $40 million project.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I got a little dusty this morning when I met Stephenville ISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Cederstrom for a...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
One pot meal: This chili mac and cheese is pure comfort.
By Julie Brinkley With temperatures dropping in Texas, it’s finally expected to feel like fall this week, and this one pot chili mac...
Oct 15, 20241 min read
This affectionate, but shy cat loves to make ‘biscuits’ and talk. Here’s how you can adopt her.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Biscuits, a two-year-old...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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