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Unique facial in a jar treats blemishes, shrinks appearance of pores, softens lines and wrinkles.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I have been working on a really cool case study with one of my friends who has suffered from acne prone skin for...
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Spice up your life with buffalo chicken pizza made with cauliflower crust.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Love pizza, but hate the carbs? This recipe for tangy buffalo chicken pizza made with a cauliflower crust will satisfy...
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Bruner Motors receives prestigious Texas Treasure Business Award.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Greg Bruner, owner of Bruner Motors, was recently honored by the Texas Historical Commission in...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


I fell in love with this week’s cat and already adopted her, but this sweet boy still needs a home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The minute Erath County Humane Society executive director Serena Wright emailed me this week’s featured pets, I knew...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


SPARD opens registration for youth baseball, softball.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you have a young baseball or softball player living in your home, make plans to get them registered for SPARD’s...
Mar 6, 20231 min read


The little post that could. The viral message that upended my life is still going strong.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was just an ordinary #WisdomWednesday post; a short quote by British author Sue Fitzmaurice I spotted on social...
Mar 5, 20232 min read


Here’s what you need to know about Tarleton’s 8th annual Giving Day on Tuesday.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University supporters are encouraged to donate to the on-campus...
Mar 5, 20231 min read


It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Spread the word about your garage sale with an ad and story on beneaththesurfacenews.com. Lots of people love...
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Former tax office employee told to speak English-only sues Erath County for discrimination.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Less than a month after leaving her job with the Erath County Tax Office, Veronica Cajamarca has filed a lawsuit...
Mar 2, 20232 min read


Lea Contreras promoted to vice president of the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE While Lea Contreras was busy helping put together the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce’s biggest event of the year –...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Erath County leaders meet with legislators on Cowboy Capital of the World Day.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University, Stephenville and Erath County leaders were at the...
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Erath County has a new emergency management coordinator, and chances are, you already know him.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Longtime Erath County fire coordinator Chris Brooks is stepping into a new role. Judge Brandon Huckabee announced on...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Chicken enchiladas made with zucchini strips? Yes, please.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Get your Tex-Mex fix with this healthy version of chicken enchiladas. You’ll save on carbs by using zucchini strips...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Prevent identity theft with this free shredding/informational event hosted by BMY Wealth Management.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE BMY Wealth Management Group is hosting a community-wide event to help residents protect themselves against identity...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Dr. Matt Underwood named director of Tarleton Today.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Dr. Matt Underwood has been named director of Tarleton State University’s dual...
Feb 27, 20232 min read


This week’s featured pets include dog with a jealous streak and cat that loves attention.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Vixen, a two-year-old female...
Feb 27, 20231 min read


There’s an app for that. Stephenville makes it easy for residents to pay water bill, report issues.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The city of Stephenville is making it easy for residents to take care of a variety of business with a new app now...
Feb 27, 20231 min read


This nurse practitioner has a passion for women’s health.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Kayla Routh is a nurse practitioner at the Family Practice Clinic of Mills County in Goldthwaite. The clinic is part...
Feb 26, 20231 min read


Our first trip to the Bahamas didn’t disappoint; neither did the Atlantis resort.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My family cashed in on a Christmas present last week when we all flew into the Bahamas where we spent five glorious...
Feb 24, 20232 min read


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