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Three days in Amsterdam: Canals, vibrant food and art scenes and the famed Red Light District.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hard to believe that with a last name like Vanden Berge, we just now completed our first visit to Amsterdam....
Sep 27, 20223 min read
New York Times best-selling author Bob Goff to serve as keynote speaker at Choices annual banquet.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The 28th annual banquet benefiting Choices Clinic & Life Resource Center will be held on Tuesday,...
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Say hi to Rosie. This timid dog needs an owner with patience and a gentle touch.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets at the Erath County Humane Society is Rosie, a two to three-year-old female...
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Dear Darcy: I don’t want to go to my parents’ alma mater. Please help!
Dear Darcy – My parents met and fell in love while attending the same Texas college. They are still very connected to their alma mater...
Sep 25, 20221 min read
She is strong. She is tough. And she still became a victim of domestic abuse. Don’t miss her story.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The years I’ve spent working as a journalist have desensitized me to a lot of hard things. I’ve covered fatal car...
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Sep 23, 20220 min read
Erath County grand jury indicts 12, including teen charged with nine counts of child pornography.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An Erath County grand jury on Thursday indicted a 17-year-old male on nine counts of possession or promotion of...
Sep 23, 20221 min read
This book from my son was one of the best gifts I’ve ever received.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My son Aaron is an exceptional gift giver, and our shared love of reading means we often give books to one another....
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Erath County Humane Society hosting champagne brunch to raise money for new facility.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s time to get fancy. The Erath County Humane Society is hosting A Toast to Tails, a champagne brunch aimed at...
Sep 22, 20221 min read
2nd annual event provides free shoes for children. Registration deadline is approaching.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Jamie Stockstill messaged me about this 2nd annual event she is coordinating with First Baptist...
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Days of playing football pay off for Stephenville police officer who nabbed man on the run.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE And they say playing football never pays off. Tell that to Stephenville Police Officer Colby Stone who captured a...
Sep 21, 20221 min read
We celebrated The Husband’s birthday with these festive cookies by Wild Thymes Designs.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Special days can’t be properly celebrated without cake or cookies, which is why I contacted my friend Shannon...
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott coming to Stephenville to celebrate the city’s Main Street program.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville will host a special guest in October to celebrate the city’s induction into Texas’ Main Street network....
Sep 20, 20221 min read
This local organization is turning 100 years old and you’re invited to the big celebration.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Lions Club is turning 100 years old on Oct. 13 and the organization is celebrating with an...
Sep 20, 20221 min read
A spoonful of fall; Blue Bell releases a limited-edition ice cream. And it’s freaking good!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The moment I heard that Blue Bell had churned out a new fall-inspired ice cream – Salted Caramel Brownie – I set out...
Sep 20, 20221 min read
It’s National Voter Registration Day. Are you ready to cast a ballot on Nov. 8?
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Another big election year is on the horizon, and if you’re not registered to vote, now is the time. Sept. 20 marks...
Sep 20, 20221 min read
The countdown is on for this weekend’s wine and art walk in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tickets to the second annual wine and art walk in downtown Stephenville are still available. The event, sponsored by...
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Free class at Senior Center focuses on the 10 warnings signs of Alzheimer’s.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The community is invited to a free class this week to learn more about Alzheimer’s. The “10 Warning Signs of...
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Hey history buffs, this happy hour at Tarleton’s Gordon Center is one you don’t want to miss.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News History buffs and movie fans are invited to Tarleton State University’s W.K....
Sep 18, 20221 min read
Dear Darcy: Father learns daughter is not biological child.
Dear Darcy, About five years ago, I learned through DNA testing that my youngest daughter is not my biological child. My wife and I have...
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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