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Stephenville City Council looks into transforming former gym into the Senior Center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve got good news and good news. Stephenville’s senior population will likely have a new place to gather soon – and...
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Community invited to ceremony marking 21-year anniversary of 9-11.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University, the city of Stephenville and Erath County invite the...
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Light, healthy and delicious: You should be having this tuna salad for lunch.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Looking for a healthy, delicious meal for lunch? This tuna salad recipe is a cinch to make and travels well to your...
Sep 7, 20221 min read


City council passes resolution to name stage of Birdsong Amphitheater after this local businessman.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When next year’s summer concert series arrives at Stephenville City Park, musicians will perform on The Doug...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


B5 Mediation specializes in helping families, businesses resolve conflict, improve communication.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE B5 Mediation and Communication Coaching is a new business dedicated to helping families and businesses resolve...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Tarleton State University gears up for family weekend with a full slate of fun.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Time-honored ceremonies, cultural performances, food, football and futbol...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Meet Sprite. This week’s featured dog comes with a really sad story.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Sprite, a three to...
Sep 5, 20221 min read


The Daughter says these crockpot chicken tacos smell like Christmas, but I think she means home.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When my kids came home for the weekend while they were in college, I often made one of their favorite meals growing...
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Need a good movie? This Netflix original will reaffirm the notion that everything will be ok.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m bad at picking movies. And when I say bad, I mean terrible. My choice to watch Me Time last night is proof that...
Sep 3, 20221 min read


A plastic-free, eco-friendly refillery has opened in Dublin. And this new business is intriguing.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Paige Ferguson grew up in Dublin and today she is investing in her hometown with a new business offering residents a...
Sep 2, 20221 min read


Erath County woman makes top 5 in Ms. Stars and Stripes competition. Here’s how to help her win.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Jessica Pipal has been carrying flags for the Cowboy Capital of the World Pro Rodeo for the past eight years. “My...
Sep 2, 20221 min read


If you like sushi and subs, you will love these new restaurants opening in Washington Commons.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Washington Commons is set to welcome its first restaurants into Stephenville’s mega-shopping center and you're going...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Art, vino?! Oh my! Ticket sales begin for 2nd annual wine walk in downtown Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE An exciting event featuring art and wine is coming back to downtown Stephenville this month and you should make...
Sep 1, 20221 min read


No one likes a stinky bathroom. This DIY toilet bowl cleaner is easy to make and works well.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER We shared this recipe on Chemistry Cachet earlier in the summer and it has been one of the most popular cleaners to...
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Big yum! If you like buffalo sauce, these spicy meatballs are for you.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Spicy buffalo sauce makes everything taste better. Ditto for these mouthwatering (and healthy) meatballs. This easy...
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Social banditry, fake deaths? Texas State Historical Association giving talk on outlaws and legends.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Texas State Historical Association will give a virtual presentation on outlaw...
Aug 31, 20221 min read


‘Creep it real’ at Frames Etc where Halloween and fall have exploded with festive fun.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s out with the old and in with the new at the Vanden Berge casa. For us (as in me), the beginning of September...
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Stephenville Dance Center collaborates with Ballet Frontier for production of The Nutcracker.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you’ve been dreaming of Sugar Plum fairies, you’ll love this. Several dancers from Stephenville Dance Center have...
Aug 30, 20221 min read


A major expansion is underway at Schreiber Foods with more jobs, production headed to Stephenville.
By Lizzie Black Special to Beneath the Surface News Schreiber Foods, a multi-billion-dollar company that employs more than 500 people...
Aug 29, 20221 min read


This sweet guy has had a run of bad luck and has been in and out of the shelter for 2 years.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Graham, a four to...
Aug 29, 20221 min read


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