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This week’s featured pets include a bonded pair of female cats; energetic pup that loves people.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Purd and Lucy are two of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society. These females...
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Honesty, fairness and a level head make Maddie Smith the best choice for Stephenville City Council.
I want to go on record as endorsing Maddie Smith for Stephenville City Council, Place 5. I have known Maddie for more than 14 years. She...
Apr 23, 20232 min read
Early voting is underway. Find out when and where you can cast a ballot.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Early voting in Erath County’s city and school board elections is now underway through Tuesday, May 2. Maddie Smith...
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Rita Cook understands the educational system, financial challenges facing school districts.
I enthusiastically support Dr. Rita Cook for the Stephenville Independent School Board, Place 6. Having grown up in Stephenville, Rita...
Apr 22, 20232 min read
Sunshine in a bottle: Take a trip to the beach with these amazing products that smell like summer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I spent my summers as a kid vacationing at a beach house in San Diego. We went to the same place every year. It was...
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Why we support Ben McCleery for SISD Board of Trustees.
Ben McCleery is our choice for school board place 6. He is a longtime resident of the school district and educated his children at SISD....
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Tarleton Police Officer Blessed Matai is April’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tarleton State University Police Officer Blessed Matai has been named April’s Hometown Hero, a program sponsored by...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
These Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs helped me lose 20 pounds.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If, like me, you love meatballs but don’t enjoy the mess that comes with making them, these pre-made turkey...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Q&A with Rita Cook, candidate for Stephenville ISD Board of Trustees.
Q. What is the most important role of a school board member? A. Traditionally, a school board member has three roles: 1) Hire the...
Apr 18, 20234 min read
Tarleton Corps of Cadets makes first female-to-female change in command.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Tarleton State University Texan Corps of Cadets marked its first...
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Q&A with Ben McCleery, candidate for Stephenville ISD Board of Trustees.
Q. What do you believe is the most important role of a school board member? A. The role of a school board is to hire the superintendent,...
Apr 18, 20232 min read
This sweet pup has lots of energy and needs space to run and play.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pet up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Pebbles, a one-year-old...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Who tore up the soccer fields? A $1K reward offered for information on who’s responsible.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Soccer Association is offering a reward for information on the people responsible for tearing up...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Q&A with Maddie Smith, candidate for Stephenville City Council.
Q. Stephenville has seen tremendous growth over the past several years. Tarleton’s planned rapid growth is expected to place more strain...
Apr 17, 20232 min read
This glacial clay detox mask is another product by Ogee I can’t live without.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After a long weekend of no exercise and plying my body with unhealthy food, Sundays often consist of getting back on...
Apr 16, 20231 min read
The do’s and don’ts surrounding the filming of Bass Reeves in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m glad I can write because my dream of becoming a Hollywood starlet was shattered by a press release I received...
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Erath County sheriff’s deputy receives lifesaving medal for quick action that saved 2 in house fire.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday honored sergeant Chris Hill with a lifesaving medal for saving the...
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Hico students can now earn university credit before they graduate thanks to Tarleton Today.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Beginning this fall, Hico High School students can earn university credit before...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Get excited! This summer’s Concerts in the Park series returns with big lineup and special guest!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer officially gets rolling in Stephenville every year with the kickoff of the wildly-popular Concerts in the...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Tarleton State University kicks off Founder’s Week with Saturday tailgate and game.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University kicks off its observance of Founder’s Week on Saturday,...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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