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Mini bell peppers and cream cheese add just the right spice and creamy texture to Cajun chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for Cajun chicken uses some of my favorite ingredients. It has a great spice combination and the cream...
Nov 28, 20231 min read


‘A happy, goofy puppy that loves everyone.’ Zytas needs to find his forever home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Zytas, an 11-month-old male...
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Tarleton to host its annual holiday arts and crafts showcase this week.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The annual Tarleton State University Staff Council Holiday Arts and Crafts...
Nov 27, 20231 min read


If you or someone you love is a coffee snob, this automatic espresso machine is worth the splurge.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m a coffee snob, but you wouldn’t know it from the cheap drip coffee maker that’s been perched on my kitchen...
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Road tripping: A visit to Branson at Christmas is good for the soul.
The Husband and I in front of the theater of Queen Esther. By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re looking for a quick getaway this Christmas,...
Nov 26, 20232 min read


Holiday feels: This all-natural stovetop potpourri will make your home smell like Christmas.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I love this simple simmer you can set on the stove during the holiday season to make your home smell wonderful! The...
Nov 24, 20232 min read


‘Fabulous finds at fabulous prices.’ Not Too Shabby gets new owner, and chances are, you know her.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Lea Contreras is the proud new owner of Not Too Shabby, a popular consignment boutique located in Stephenville's...
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Coat drive: Spread a little warmth this holiday season.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Officials with the Erath County Courthouse and Erath County United Way have partnered for a program aimed at keeping...
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Sign up to ‘Run with Rudolph,’ sponsored by Cross Timbers Business & Professional Women.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Registration is underway for a festive annual event hosted by the Cross Timbers Business and Professional Women...
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Tickets to Buck Fuffalo’s 9th annual Family Christmas on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Buck Fuffalo’s Family Christmas, a three-day concert featuring a stellar lineup of musicians, will be held Dec. 7, 8...
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Harvest skillet made with sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts and chicken is tangy and delicious.
By JULIE BRINKLEY The right amount of mustard adds the perfect tanginess to this easy harvest skillet your family will love! This recipe...
Nov 21, 20231 min read


This week’s featured pets include a litter of unwanted pups and Amity-the-Cat.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society are all litter mates. Agatha, Casper,...
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Erath County man in custody after allegedly shooting 13-year-old in leg.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County man is behind bars after allegedly shooting a 13-year-old in the leg early Sunday morning. In a...
Nov 19, 20231 min read


Stephenville City Park will be alive with the sights of Christmas when Light Up the Night returns.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The most magical time of the year has officially arrived in Stephenville and so has Erath County United Way’s fourth...
Nov 19, 20231 min read


Grand jury indicts man accused of possession of child pornography (again).
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury has indicted 51-year-old David Andrew Skoog on four counts of possession or promotion of...
Nov 19, 20231 min read


Newton’s Saddlerack hosting Christmas Wreath Workshop. Here’s how you can score a ticket.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Newton’s Saddlerack is jumping headfirst into the holiday season with a Christmas Wreath Workshop from 10 a.m.-noon...
Nov 18, 20231 min read


City releases final report on child drowning at Splashville; family’s attorney speaks out.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville on Friday released the final report detailing what transpired the night four-year-old Colt...
Nov 17, 202326 min read


Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates files for re-election.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates filed for re-election Friday, after serving seven years in office. Coates was...
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Nov 17, 20230 min read


Chill Pills: Fill bathtub with steaming hot water (duh). Plunk a pill, chill out. These are great!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve been helping Santa purchase stocking stuffers. (He’s a busy man this time of year.) And while scrolling Amazon,...
Nov 16, 20231 min read


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