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Chick-fil-A becomes first restaurant to open at The Stable.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chick-fil-A has officially opened, becoming the first restaurant to open in Stephenville's newest development, The...
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Meet Mattress Firm: This sleepy lovebug is looking for a permanent home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Mattress Firm, a two-year-old...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
This feta cheese dip pairs perfectly with ‘Wine Down Wednesday’ and a dry white.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Jen is always sending me funny and food-inspired TikTok videos, and since she knows how much I love all...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Brandon Huckabee sworn in as Erath County Judge. Here’s what he says about his immediate goals.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new era has begun for Erath County with the swearing in of Brandon Huckabee as county judge. The 41-year-old...
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Dec 30, 20220 min read
Ring in the new year with a golden glow by the spray experts at Tahiti Tan.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It only took me 20 minutes to lose 10 pounds on Thursday. A quick visit to Tahiti Tan for a custom spray left me...
Dec 30, 20222 min read
Erath County Junior Livestock Show prepares for kickoff with new arena, record-high participants.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Excitement is high over the 2023 Erath County Junior Livestock Show taking place Monday, Jan. 2, through Saturday,...
Dec 29, 20221 min read
In the market for a new or used tractor? Vandermeer Diesel is now an authorized dealer.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Pieter Vandermeer knew what he was doing in 2014 when he first opened his business repairing ag and farm equipment....
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Quick and easy lazy lasagna; this recipe is full of taste, but not the fat.
By JULIE BRINKLEY If the holidays have you all tuckered out and you’re ready to get back to the basics, this recipe for lazy lasagna is...
Dec 29, 20221 min read
City to celebrate opening of Chick-fil-A with groundbreaking ceremony at The Stable on Jan. 4.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The much-anticipated opening of Stephenville’s newest restaurant – Chick-fil-A – is just days away...
Dec 28, 20221 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack prepares for New Year’s Eve celebration with 5-course dinner and wine pairing.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Ring in the new year with a delicious five-course dinner and wine pairing at Newton’s Saddlerack in downtown...
Dec 27, 20221 min read
This friendly Heeler mix and frightened cat need new homes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Otis, a three-year-old male...
Dec 26, 20221 min read
Wow your holiday guests with fancy caramel and sugar-rimmed champagne glasses.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s two days before Christmas and I woke up feeling fancy so I channeled my bougie friend Jen, who recently served...
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Shop with a Cop: 'Making their Christmas merry and bright warmed our hearts on this cold day.'
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County law enforcement agencies worked together to make Christmas a little extra special for 50 kids on...
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Prime shatters another record by (literally) donating a ton of food to local families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been another banner year for Prime Metal Buildings & Components. This Erath County-based manufacturing company...
Dec 21, 20222 min read
A look back at this year’s Erath County Hometown Heroes.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was a year of accolades for Erath County and Leslie Walker Farmers Agency, which sponsored the 2022 Hometown Hero...
Dec 21, 20221 min read
This woman made off with about 20 pairs of expensive jeans, but not before she was caught on camera.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you receive a pair of jeans for Christmas from this woman, you might want to call police or at the very least,...
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Erath County Humane Society prepares to move dogs indoors before cold snap; seeks foster families.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Erath County Humane Society needs help this week caring for about 20 dogs during the upcoming arctic blast...
Dec 19, 20221 min read
This sweet cat has had a tough life. Now he has leukemia and needs a loving family to care for him.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Mars has had a tough life, and at 11 years old, he needs a loving family to care for him during his twilight years....
Dec 19, 20222 min read
This healthcare professional says stress associated with work, family are today’s top stressors.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Sally Tixier realized in high school that she wanted to spend her career helping others feel better. “It started...
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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