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Registration underway for SPARD’s youth basketball season. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its youth basketball league. Click here for a link to...
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Tickets on sale for Tarleton State Rodeo Hall of Fame induction dinner.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tickets are on sale for Tarleton State University’s Rodeo Hall of Fame induction...
Oct 10, 20231 min read


Made with sausage and hearty vegetables, your family will love this fall sheet pan dinner.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If easy and delicious are what you like, this recipe for fall sheet pan dinner is for you. Made with a delicious meat...
Oct 10, 20232 min read


The Chamber’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat happening Oct. 30 at Stephenville City Park!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Safe Trick ‘R Treat is taking place at a new location this year: City...
Oct 9, 20231 min read


‘Being at the shelter is detrimental to his health.’ Big Dog needs a permanent home fast.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Big Dog, a 10-year-old male...
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Pyromusicals, fireballs, special displays happening at this weekend's Lonestar Fireworks Festival.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tickets to this weekend’s Lonestar Fireworks Festival benefiting Foster’s Home for Children in Stephenville are on...
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Bang, bang chicken skewers: These are dang good!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We eat a lot of chicken in our house, so I’m always scouring recipes for non-boring ways to make it. And there is...
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Oct 6, 20230 min read


Put your best face forward this fall using FRÉ's hydrating, powerful firming serum.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER If your skin gets dry this time of year, use a product with ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid which...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


BJ’s Restaurant & Bar is coming to Stephenville. (And it’s bringing that special pizza with ‘em!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Fans of BJ’s Restaurant & Bar in Mingus, Texas are about to get real excited. The famed restaurant, which...
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Shop with Lilly B’s. This online boutique sells stylish, affordable clothing for women of all ages.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to shop online, you are going to love Lilly B’s Boutique. Owner Shannan Burch opened the online retailer...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Warm up on a chilly night with stuffed pepper soup. (And it’s so easy to make!)
By JULIE BRINKLEY This one-pot soup is not only easy to make, it’s affordable, healthy and absolutely delicious! Oh, and since it’s made...
Oct 3, 20231 min read


This sweet dog needs reassurance, a little attention and a new family to love him.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Snoop, a two to...
Oct 2, 20232 min read


If you’re a parent seeking a college degree, Tarleton State can help.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University has been awarded a $1.1 million four-year competitive...
Oct 2, 20231 min read


It’s time to register your team for the 11th annual ‘Toys Fore Kids’ golf tourney.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The 11th annual Toys Fore Kids golf tournament and fundraiser is just around the corner and it’s time to get your...
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Butterflies, bluebirds, reptiles and fishing; it's all coming to Nature Fest Oct. 7.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Round up the family and plan for a day of fun when the Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter hosts its annual...
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Student arrested after allegedly making bomb threat at Stephenville High School.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Police have arrested a male juvenile in connection with Thursday’s bomb threat at Stephenville High School. The...
Sep 28, 20231 min read


Theatre at Tarleton presents ‘Lizzie’ (as in Borden), a pulse-pounding musical geared for adults.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Busy days are ahead for Theatre at Tarleton. The troupe will present Lizzie: The...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Stephenville officials announce new manager of city’s Main Street program.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville officials have named Ashley Thomas as the new manager of the city’s Main Street program. Thomas...
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Encounters: New series on UFO sightings, including the one in Erath County, drops on Netflix.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve had a lot of cool experiences in my career, but none top the opportunity I had last year to take part in a...
Sep 27, 20231 min read


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