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Appoint or hold a special election? SISD board of trustees to decide how to fill unexpired term.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville ISD board of trustees will begin formal discussions next Monday, July 17, on how to proceed with...
Jul 10, 20231 min read


This lifestyle change helped me lose weight, feel better and flatlined my cholesterol.
Charles Cisco is a former Marine and personal trainer who graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in kinesiology and...
Jul 10, 20232 min read


A slice of American Pie: Don McLean is heading to Stephenville to perform Thursday at City Park.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you find yourself humming “Bye-bye, Miss American Pie/Drove my Chevy to the levee/But the levee was dry/Them good...
Jul 9, 20231 min read


Jul 7, 20230 min read


Erath County grand jury indicts couple after child tests positive for methamphetamine.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Thursday indicted a man and a woman for the state jail felony offense of endangering a...
Jul 7, 20231 min read


Tarleton’s Gordon Center is stepping back to the summer of 1937 when it presents ‘Topper.’
TSU Media Relations By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Center will step back in time to the summer of 1937 when...
Jul 7, 20231 min read


71 seconds: The time it took an Erath County game warden and thermal drone to find a missing man.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When a 90-year-old man wandered away from his home in Clairette on Nov. 3 2022, a dispatcher with the Erath County...
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Entrepreneurs, local business owners invited to Governor's Small Business Summit at Tarleton.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ll want to register for the Governor's Small Business Summit aimed at...
Jul 6, 20231 min read


This summer slaw with mango, cucumber and cabbage pairs well with chicken.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Summertime means light, healthy fare that tastes delicious. This recipe for mango cucumber summer slaw is the perfect...
Jul 4, 20231 min read


This sweet Border Collie has been at the shelter for more than a year. Now he needs a happy home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Thanos, a two to...
Jul 3, 20231 min read


The Perfect Couple should be your next read; this NYT’s bestseller is becoming a Netflix series.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like a well-spun murder mystery in a beautiful setting, you should download Elin Hilderbrand’s New York...
Jul 2, 20231 min read


New Tarleton-themed street signs depict Texan territory in Stephenville.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Seeing shades of purple as you drive around town? An almost year-long initiative...
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Colorful new mural on the side of Easter Heat & Air captures Erath County’s cowboy way of life.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The next time you need a colorful backdrop for a photo, head to Easter Heat & Air in Stephenville where you’ll find...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Italian fix: Stave off the heat and carbs with a delicious antipasto salad.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Need an Italian fix without all the carbs? This antipasto salad, with endless options, is a fun way to beat the heat on...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Here's what we know about Saturday’s tragic child drowning at Splashville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville is a community in mourning. There isn’t a heart in Erath County that wasn’t shattered Saturday night...
Jun 26, 20232 min read


This sweet girl is super kid-friendly, loves to play in water and take walks.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Pandora, a three to...
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Concerts in the Park continues this week with performances by John Frinzi and Mac McAnally.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Concerts in the Park series will continue Thursday, June 29, with a performance by John Frinzi at 7 p.m....
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Garden haul: When you grow a bunch of pretty jalapenos, you make spicy mac and cheese.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys! I have jalapenos! Lots and lots of perfectly-shaped, pretty jalapenos that are growing quickly. We picked...
Jun 25, 20231 min read


If you’re a Coppertone Baby that likes to shimmer, bring this sunscreen to your next pool party.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I like to shimmer in the sun. It’s good for my mental state and it’s pretty. I try to stay out of the sun so that my...
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Ranger College’s EMS program receives new training equipment for students; next course begins July.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Ranger College’s EMS program has become the recipient of a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission...
Jun 22, 20231 min read


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