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Stephenville ISD election: 1 candidate in, 1 out and 1 not saying. Then there’s that open seat up for grabs.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Residents will have a lot to decide in May when they head to the polls to vote for members of the Stephenville ISD...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Scammers pretending to be Erath County sheriff’s officials bilk woman out of $1,500.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chief Deputy Jeremy Woodruff with the Erath County Sheriff’s Office is furious after speaking to a woman this...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
True crime event: ABC airs murder of Stephenville resident Susan Woods on 20/20.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A murder mystery that went unsolved for almost two decades aired on ABC’s 20/20 on Friday, Jan. 19. The mystery of...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Blu Dornan art exhibition underway at Tarleton State Gallery through Feb. 2.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Department of Visual Arts and Design at Tarleton State University is...
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Once Upon a Wonderland: Tickets on sale for SPARD’s annual daddy-daughter dance.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s one of Stephenville Parks & Recreation Department’s most popular annual events, a night just for fathers and...
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Pet of the week: This friendly boy loves kids and wants a forever family.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Pablo, a three to...
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack offering private dining experience for groups, chef’s table for intimate gatherings.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Newton’s Saddlerack in downtown Stephenville is now offering customers two unique private dining experiences. The...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
City, county officials prepare for arctic blast heading our way. Here’s what you can do to get ready.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The coldest air of the season is heading to North Texas and experts say it’s time to start preparing your home for...
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Green chiles, cilantro and Greek yogurt make this white chicken chili uniquely different.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There is nothing I love more for dinner than a warm bowl of comfort on a...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
4th annual Better Beginnings Brunch moving to Tarleton ballroom. Tickets, sponsorships still available.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Cross Timbers Family Services is hosting its fourth annual Better Beginnings Brunch from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on...
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Greek bison burgers are packed with lean ingredients and tons of nutrients.
By JULIE BRINKLEY These delicious Greek bison burgers are fueling our bodies in preparation to run the Houston Marathon next week. This...
Jan 9, 20241 min read
This beautiful, loving Husky can be a handful. She just needs to find her perfect family.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pet up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Koda, a seven to eight-year-old...
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Stephenville tests backflow prevention devices to ensure the city’s water supply remains free of contaminants.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The City of Stephenville is implementing a backflow prevention enforcement program to mitigate...
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Pickers & Poets kicks off new series this Sunday with performance by Courtney Patton.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Craig Clifford is excited. The new season of his Pickers & Poets kicks off with a performance by Courtney Patton...
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Enjoy an elevated dining experience at Hico’s newest restaurant, Oma Leen’s.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My brother-in-law Jake and sister-in-law Kayla have been telling The Husband and I that we need to take a short...
Jan 7, 20241 min read
Beneath the Book Club kicks off with Next of Kin, an angsty legal crime thriller.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE With more than 100 people weighing in on Beneath the Book Club’s inaugural read, a clear decision has been made:...
Jan 5, 20242 min read
Flavorful, low carb cabbage casserole for the win.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love a new recipe that’s actually good, don’t you? I try a lot of duds and mediocre dishes I’ll never repeat, but...
Jan 4, 20241 min read
10 finalists, 1 competition. Who will become the next Voice for Habitat?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Ten stellar finalists vying for the title of A Voice for Habitat will take the stage at Tarleton State University...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
I’m hoping these cookies made with bananas and oatmeal will help get rid of those sugar cravings.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Here’s what happens when you eat like Elf at Christmas: You gain four pounds. That’s me: Elf, up four ugly pounds...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
It’s been 10 months since we adopted Indie. As you can see, she is doing pretty well.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m not sure when Indie’s real birthday is, but we will celebrate in March: That will mark the one-year anniversary...
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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