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Lucky Vines hosting Halloween-themed Ladies Night. Think shopping, painting and wine discount!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Grab your girl gang, ladies; Friday is for you. Lucky Vines Vineyard & Winery is hosting a Halloween-themed night of...
Oct 23, 20231 min read
Survivor of domestic violence finds peace, healing with help from Cross Timbers Family Services.
By Rhyland Ramirez Special to Beneath the Surface News Jennifer was like most of us: a typical 7-year-old playing with her best friend at...
Oct 22, 20234 min read
Tarleton gears up for its annual Fall Carnival, Halloween fun. And you’re invited!
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University student organizations are gearing up for the annual...
Oct 21, 20231 min read
Erath County grand jury indicts Dublin man for possession of child pornography.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Thursday indicted a Dublin man for possession of child pornography. Julian Robert...
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Newton’s Saddlerack adds Friday lunch, Saturday brunch to its regular menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Weekends in Stephenville just got a whole lot better. Newton’s Saddlerack is now open from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every...
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Public invited to capstone exhibits highlighting work of Tarleton’s student-artists.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Eleven students graduating this fall from Tarleton State University’s Department of Visual Arts and...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
Faith Lutheran’s annual event brings a touch of Oktoberfest to Stephenville.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Faith Lutheran Church will host its annual FaithFest from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Faith...
Oct 18, 20231 min read
I just finished this little treasure that’s full of entertaining advice from a beauty expert.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Pretty Good Advice for People Who Dream Big and Work Harder written by Leslie Blodgett is one of those easy-to-read...
Oct 17, 20232 min read
If you like green bean casserole, you’ll love this interesting twist on the Thanksgiving side.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love green bean casserole. You know the one made with soup and crispy fried onions everyone loves to hate at...
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Saint-Gobain Abrasives confirms terminations amid FBI investigation.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My phone has been blowing up for more than a week with bits and pieces of information involving several high-profile...
Oct 16, 20232 min read
This happy, nervous dog can sit and lay, but needs a home without children.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Boycott, a one to...
Oct 16, 20231 min read
If you need help providing food for your family, these Erath County mobile food pantries can help.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County United Way and HOPE are working together to address food insecurity with two monthly mobile food...
Oct 16, 20231 min read
If you’re a carb watcher like I am, you are going to love these fun-size tortillas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I tried the whole going-keto thing about five years ago and lasted about a month before my inner rage became more...
Oct 15, 20232 min read
Tarleton State University kicks off its week-long homecoming festivities. Here’s the full schedule.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tradition takes center stage as Tarleton State University welcomes returning...
Oct 15, 20232 min read
Erath County United Way launches program to help homeless population receive important mail.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Receiving mail is something that most of us take for granted. But for the homeless in Erath County, the lack of a...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
City gears up for annual holiday market with new craft night! (And vendor space is still available.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville’s annual holiday market is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! The two-day event...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Register now for Stephenville Lions Club’s Spooktacular half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This isn’t a trick. It’s a treat. Registration is now underway for runners and walkers to take part in the...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
‘We are thrilled!’ Erath County Humane Society receives $50K grant for new shelter.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s a good day for the Erath County Humane Society. Executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News...
Oct 11, 20231 min read
This second grade teacher has been named October’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County’s Hometown Hero award presented by Farmers Insurance agent Leslie Walker couldn’t have gone to a more...
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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