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Jul 21, 20230 min read
Register now for Stephenville's 3rd annual golf tournament benefiting the all-inclusive playground.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville and Waste Connections are partnering to host the third annual Trash to Treasure Golf...
Jul 21, 20231 min read
This little boy got his wings after battling cancer. Here's what his father is doing now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The second annual Chrome for a Cause – an event aimed at raising money for families dealing with pediatric cancer –...
Jul 20, 20232 min read
This homemade slime recipe will keep kids busy for hours. (You’re welcome moms.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was about six years old when Mattel first introduced ready-made slime to the world - and I freaking loved that...
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Jazz up your next pool party with this pretty floating cabana bar.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to float in your pool with cold drinks and nearby snacks, you’ll want to check out this new floating...
Jul 18, 20231 min read
SISD board of trustees appoints former member to fill unexpired term of Place 4.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville ISD Board of Trustees on Monday voted to appoint former board member Dr. Ed Dittfurth to fill the...
Jul 18, 20231 min read
This sweet girl was surrendered by her owner and is very nervous at the shelter.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Tootsie, a three to...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Stephenville FFA members net 15 State Champion titles at 95th annual convention.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The dust has settled at the 95th Texas FFA State Convention and Stephenville FFA members walked away...
Jul 16, 20232 min read
I can’t wait to serve this basil and roasted tomato guacamole for our ‘Supper Club’ pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The pressure in on. The Husband and I are hosting the first of what we hope to be many dinner parties with a small...
Jul 16, 20231 min read
The ‘Sound of Freedom’ is a hard-to-watch, eye-opening look into the world of child sex trafficking.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A friend of mine who happens to be a judge sent me a text last week asking if I had watched the “Sound of Freedom.”...
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Here’s what happened after using red light therapy for three months at Tahiti Tan.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I just finished a full three months of red light therapy at Tahiti Tan in Stephenville and now I’m ready to share the...
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Jul 14, 20230 min read
Tarleton President Dr. James Hurley named one of top 400 most influential people in North Texas.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University President James Hurley has been named as one of the 400...
Jul 13, 20231 min read
High-end restaurant featuring modern Texas cuisine opening in Stephenville’s new luxury motel.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Mod Motels, the debut lodging company from veteran Texas entrepreneurs Lisa Lennox and Kirk and Cathy...
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Get a copy of this year’s commemorative edition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance office in Stephenville has this year’s Stephenville Yellow Jacket...
Jul 12, 20231 min read
CARES: Cutting-edge program links city’s most vulnerable citizens with primary care services.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Fire Department embarked on an ambitious program in 2022 aimed at helping improve the lives of...
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Take a flying leap and apply for the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Stephenville program.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been 15 years since I jumped off that perch and tried to grab the trapeze that floated overhead. It was the...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Childhood favorite: Tuna casserole makes the perfect weeknight dinner for busy families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When I was growing up, one of the staples my mom often made for dinner was a tuna casserole. Maybe I was a strange...
Jul 11, 20231 min read
Stephenville resident receives Quilt of Valor honoring his 22 years of military service.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Retired SFC Rusty Jennings was presented last week with the Quilt of Valor by the Granbury Quilts of Valor...
Jul 11, 20231 min read
This sweet cat is one of 11 animals that survived unimaginable cruelty. Now she needs a loving home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You’re not going to like this story. One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane...
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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