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It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Spread the word about your garage sale on beneaththesurfacenews.com. Lots of people love spending their weekends...
Apr 19, 20241 min read
Concerts in the Park series kicks off with Bellamy Brothers; you’ll love the rest of the summer lineup.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer officially gets rolling in Stephenville every year with the kickoff of the wildly-popular Concerts in the...
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Studio 6:14 bringing the spirit of the circus to the big stage; summer registration also underway.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Dancers with Studio 6:14 Dance & Performing Arts in Stephenville are gearing up for the annual spring recital with...
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Following the Whole30 diet? This burger-in-a-bowl is for you. And it’s totally delish!
By Julie Brinkley I’m continuing my series on recipes that follow popular diet plans, and if you’re following Whole30, this recipe for a...
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Picture-perfect Dorothy will make a great companion; this sweet girl is up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Dorothy, a picture-perfect...
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Gang of thieves break into Bluff Dale ATM; get away with undisclosed amount of cash. Hunt for suspects underway.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A gang of thieves managed to break into InterBank’s ATM machine in Bluff Dale early Monday morning and now the hunt...
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Erath County United Way to receive $17K for emergency food and shelter program. Here’s how to apply.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Erath County has been chosen to receive $17,283 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in...
Apr 14, 20241 min read
This week’s political forum will feature candidates in city council, school board and county-wide races.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Republican Party is hosting a political forum this week to help voters get to know local candidates...
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Tarleton to host slew of events for Founder’s Week, April 15-20.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University will host Founder’s Week April 15-20 in Stephenville...
Apr 13, 20241 min read
Keep spiders at bay with this easy-to-make, homemade repellent.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This DIY spider repellent is easy to make and works great to keep spiders away from certain surfaces. It can be used...
Apr 12, 20241 min read
The Captain James Beech House offers modern amenities in historical setting in the heart of downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The next time you pay a visit to Stephenville, Texas, make a reservation to stay at the newly-renovated Captain...
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Tickets to The Big Cheese now on sale. Don’t miss this mac and cheese cookoff coming to Stephenville!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I mean, seriously. Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? Toss in a few chunks of lobster or spice it up with jalapeno and...
Apr 11, 20241 min read
HTeaO finally opens in Stephenville!
Special to Beneath the Surface News HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea franchise, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest...
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Public invited to Tarleton’s free Student Film and Moving Media Festival happening April 25.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The 18th annual Tarleton Student Film and Moving Media Festival, presented by the...
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Help this Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholar feed kids this summer by registering for this 5K fun run/walk.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A 5K fun run/walk happening at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, will benefit the Summer Food 4 Kids program in...
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Get that sun-kissed look: This highlighter is the best I’ve ever tried.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you spot something unusually glow-y in Stephenville, it’s not an aftereffect from this week’s eclipse. It’s me....
Apr 9, 20241 min read
This Keto-friendly Ruben in a bowl is easy and delish!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Don’t skip the deliciousness of a Ruben sandwich. You can still enjoy the taste or corned beef without all the carbs...
Apr 9, 20241 min read
This week’s featured pets include shy cat and playful Poodle/Lab mix brothers.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Jagger, a one to two-year-old...
Apr 8, 20241 min read
Baked: This Granbury bakery sells unique pastries like mouth-watering house-made poptarts.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve always loved a good poptart. The ones from the box with the little sprinkles on top have always satisfied my...
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