By SARA VANDEN BERGE   With fall officially underway and Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to curl up with a good book that...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Admit it, you need some girl time.   So gather your besties and make plans to head to Newton’s Saddlerack from...

Sand and additional rock will be added to the outside of this structure. Photo/Johnny Dunn By SARA VANDEN BERGE   We are kicking off the...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   There aren’t many books that I continue thinking about long after finishing the final chapter, but the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue  by V.E. Schwab is definitely one of them.   Beneath the Book Club’s September book takes you on a 300-year journey across the world following Addie’s life of immortality.     It’s a gorgeous, immersive story that makes her, well, very  unforgettable. Born in a small French village in 1691, Adeline LaRue doesn’t want an or

Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University is offering area residents a unique opportunity to do a little ice...

Me, in heaven. By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you want to indulge in the most luxurious shampoo of your life, book an appointment with Calm Waters Spa . The wellness spa is offering $30 off its 60-minute head spa through the month of October. Owner Bonnie Almaguer is offering the special as a tribute to her mother who lost her battle with breast cancer on Sept. 6. MY EXPERIENCE AT CALM WATERS SPA With origins in Japanese culture, Calm Waters Spa offers services designed to give spec

These are best enjoyed immediately after coming out of the oven.  By SARA VANDEN BERGE   I have been dying to make these miniature chili...

Photo/State Fair of Texas Special to Beneath the Surface News The State Fair of Texas kicks off Friday, Sept. 26, at Fair Park in Dallas with 24 days of fun. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festive lineup! What’s New and Not to Miss   The  State Fair Clásico is an all-new premier international soccer match taking place during the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Dallas Trinity FC will be facing off against legendary international organization Club América Femen

Justin Monk pictured with his four children. Photo/Christina Monk  By SARA VANDEN BERGE   An event honoring the late Justin Monk is...

The newly-named South Loop Plaza is undergoing a major renovation. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   A building formerly known as the 2180...

By Julie Brinkley   For a unique twist on your next burger, try this recipe for one made with chicken and topped with a delicious kimchi...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you have a home in Stephenville that’s at least 100 years old, you could be eligible to receive a medallion.   Local historian Marla Bush has partnered with Baskett Mortgage Services to recognize old, beautiful homes in the area.     “Stephenville has so many beautiful older homes, we’re going to showcase those with a 100-year home medallion,” Marla told Beneath the Surface News .   “Upon completion of a brief application, homes 100 years or older wi

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   It’s the first official day of fall and The Home Place at Ace is here for it.   The Stephenville-based retailer has taken cozy to a whole new level with tons of seasonal décor (think Halloween) and everything you need to make your home a comfort zone.     For me, fall means soup season and The Home Place has an amazing selection of pots to make anything from hearty stew to your favorite bisque.   They carry cast iron pots by Lodge and La Creuset in a v

By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you enjoy browsing a good garage sale, this is for you. St. Mary's Catholic Church  in Dublin is hosting a huge...

Liza Jane was spotted by a shopper this week at Dowell Ace Hardware. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   We are kicking off the weekend with a story...

Lolly Ann McCoy  By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury indicted 19 people on a variety of charges Thursday, including a woman...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   The 13 th  annual Toys “Fore” Kids golf tournament and fundraiser is just around the corner and it’s time to get...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   The Stephenville City Council took a big step forward Tuesday when it unanimously voted to designate $1,349,474...

This man (looks fairly young) is suspected of breaking into vehicles on Bluebonnet Street early Wednesday morning. By SARA VANDEN BERGE  ...