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There’s a fundraiser happening in June to help an Air Force veteran seriously injured in UTV accident.

There’s a fundraiser happening in June to help an Air Force veteran seriously injured in UTV accident.

There’s a fundraiser happening in June to help an Air Force veteran seriously injured in UTV accident.

Brandon Merriman served in the U.S. Air Force for 18 years before he was medically retired after suffering multiple injuries while on deployments. By SARA VANDEN BERGE Plans for a benefit to help an American soldier injured during January’s ice storm is underway in Erath County. A fundraiser for Erath County resident Brandon Merriman will be held on Saturday, June 20, at Melody Mountain Ranch. Dewayne Terry, known for his Toby Keith tribute, will headline the event,

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Tarleton State receives $100 million funding for new state-of-the-art Agricultural Sciences Building.

Tarleton State receives $100 million funding for new state-of-the-art Agricultural Sciences Building.

Tarleton State receives $100 million funding for new state-of-the-art Agricultural Sciences Building.

3 days ago

From drug possession and theft to harassment of a public servant; Erath County grand jury indicts 14.

From drug possession and theft to harassment of a public servant; Erath County grand jury indicts 14.

From drug possession and theft to harassment of a public servant; Erath County grand jury indicts 14.

3 days ago

Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council selected for America250 grant by Texas Commission on the Arts.

Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council selected for America250 grant by Texas Commission on the Arts.

Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council selected for America250 grant by Texas Commission on the Arts.

3 days ago

SPD takes man into custody for allegedly threatening businesses; fleeing from police.

SPD takes man into custody for allegedly threatening businesses; fleeing from police.

SPD takes man into custody for allegedly threatening businesses; fleeing from police.

4 days ago

Morgan Mill ISD principal charged with DWI, unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Morgan Mill ISD principal charged with DWI, unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Morgan Mill ISD principal charged with DWI, unlawfully carrying a weapon.

4 days ago

SISD’s food program ensures no child goes hungry this summer.

SISD’s food program ensures no child goes hungry this summer.

SISD’s food program ensures no child goes hungry this summer.

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Mark your calendar for Wings & Wonders at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport.

Mark your calendar for Wings & Wonders at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport.

Mark your calendar for Wings & Wonders at Stephenville Clark Regional Airport.

5 days ago

Expand your summer reading list at the Dick Smith Library’s annual book sale.

Expand your summer reading list at the Dick Smith Library’s annual book sale.

Expand your summer reading list at the Dick Smith Library’s annual book sale.

6 days ago

Guide to Summer Fun: Comprehensive list of Erath County summer camps, vacation Bible schools.

Guide to Summer Fun: Comprehensive list of Erath County summer camps, vacation Bible schools.

Guide to Summer Fun: Comprehensive list of Erath County summer camps, vacation Bible schools.

May 16

Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County gears up for annual golf tourney. Here’s how to register.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County gears up for annual golf tourney. Here’s how to register.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Erath County gears up for annual golf tourney. Here’s how to register.

May 13

Do you have a citizen budget request? Now's your chance to make it.

Do you have a citizen budget request? Now's your chance to make it.

Do you have a citizen budget request? Now's your chance to make it.

May 12

Lasagna, made the ‘lazy way.’

Lasagna, made the ‘lazy way.’

Lasagna, made the ‘lazy way.’

May 12

Woman who crashed into house, killing mother and son is re-arrested; bail set for over $1 million.

Woman who crashed into house, killing mother and son is re-arrested; bail set for over $1 million.

Woman who crashed into house, killing mother and son is re-arrested; bail set for over $1 million.

May 11

It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.

It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.

It’s garage sale season. Here’s how to advertise yours on Beneath the Surface News.

May 11

Feds charge Clayton Iley with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft.

Feds charge Clayton Iley with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft.

Feds charge Clayton Iley with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft.

May 8

Moo-ve It 5K & fun run kicking off Moo-La Fest. Here’s how to register.

Moo-ve It 5K & fun run kicking off Moo-La Fest. Here’s how to register.

Moo-ve It 5K & fun run kicking off Moo-La Fest. Here’s how to register.

May 8

Master making an easy apple pie for your summer table.

Master making an easy apple pie for your summer table.

Master making an easy apple pie for your summer table.

May 6

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

No room at the inn: 3 new hotels coming to Stephenville set to alleviate that problem.

May 5

The countdown is on: Moo-La Fest makes its return with carnival, food trucks and lots of family entertainment.

The countdown is on: Moo-La Fest makes its return with carnival, food trucks and lots of family entertainment.

The countdown is on: Moo-La Fest makes its return with carnival, food trucks and lots of family entertainment.

May 5

Barefoot Buddies gets ready to host 5th annual volleyball camp for kids with special needs.

Barefoot Buddies gets ready to host 5th annual volleyball camp for kids with special needs.

Barefoot Buddies gets ready to host 5th annual volleyball camp for kids with special needs.

May 4

Jason Smith elected to SISD board of trustees; Cook retains seat on Stephenville City Council.

Jason Smith elected to SISD board of trustees; Cook retains seat on Stephenville City Council.

Jason Smith elected to SISD board of trustees; Cook retains seat on Stephenville City Council.

May 2

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Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

Huckabay man gets patent for fertilizer spreader that attaches to a zero turn mower.

May 13

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

Volleman’s Family Farm continues growing its farm-fresh offerings with premium ice cream.

May 11

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

Wellington State Bank announces promotion of Cody Stone to branch president.

May 5

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Wild Willow, new online company, makes seasonal luxury wreaths and handmade bows.

Apr 30

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Frames Etc. revamps its bookstore with 1,500 new releases and charming place to sit and read.

Apr 23

Tarleton State University opens a cool, new lounge for its students.

Tarleton State University opens a cool, new lounge for its students.

Tarleton State University opens a cool, new lounge for its students.

Apr 7

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

The Wellness Bar: Blending modern, personalized treatments to restore balance and beauty.

Apr 2

Cowboy Corner Travel Center breaks ground in Stephenville; $8 million project to include convenience store, 3 restaurants.

Cowboy Corner Travel Center breaks ground in Stephenville; $8 million project to include convenience store, 3 restaurants.

Cowboy Corner Travel Center breaks ground in Stephenville; $8 million project to include convenience store, 3 restaurants.

Mar 31

Need money fast? Texan Credit can help with loans up to $1,800.

Need money fast? Texan Credit can help with loans up to $1,800.

Need money fast? Texan Credit can help with loans up to $1,800.

Mar 18

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Get rid of dull, dry skin with a HydraFacial.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Get rid of dull, dry skin with a HydraFacial.

Revision Aesthetics & Wellness: Get rid of dull, dry skin with a HydraFacial.

Mar 16

‘Curated with love, styled with edge.” Jackie the Label opens in Stephenville.

‘Curated with love, styled with edge.” Jackie the Label opens in Stephenville.

‘Curated with love, styled with edge.” Jackie the Label opens in Stephenville.

Feb 26

HomeTown Physical Therapy introduces new stretch and recovery program; the first of its kind in Stephenville.

HomeTown Physical Therapy introduces new stretch and recovery program; the first of its kind in Stephenville.

HomeTown Physical Therapy introduces new stretch and recovery program; the first of its kind in Stephenville.

Feb 25

Buzzi’s Pizzeria opens in Stephenville. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

Buzzi’s Pizzeria opens in Stephenville. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

Buzzi’s Pizzeria opens in Stephenville. Stop by for lunch or dinner.

Jan 28

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Tee it Up: Indoor golf simulator opens in Stephenville.

Jan 21

A new commercial property is going up in downtown Stephenville and the owner is looking for a tenant.

A new commercial property is going up in downtown Stephenville and the owner is looking for a tenant.

A new commercial property is going up in downtown Stephenville and the owner is looking for a tenant.

Jan 21

A new wine bar opened in Glen Rose that sells nothing but Texas-made vino.

A new wine bar opened in Glen Rose that sells nothing but Texas-made vino.

A new wine bar opened in Glen Rose that sells nothing but Texas-made vino.

Jan 19

Newton’s Saddlerack unveils its zero-proof cocktail menu.

Newton’s Saddlerack unveils its zero-proof cocktail menu.

Newton’s Saddlerack unveils its zero-proof cocktail menu.

Jan 15

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area announces Kristy Allen as its new executive director.

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area announces Kristy Allen as its new executive director.

CASA for the Cross Timbers Area announces Kristy Allen as its new executive director.

Jan 12

Tarleton State rolls into 2026 as Texas’ fastest growing university.

Tarleton State rolls into 2026 as Texas’ fastest growing university.

Tarleton State rolls into 2026 as Texas’ fastest growing university.

Jan 8

Onyx Therapeutic Counseling: Helping clients reach their full potential to lead a life worth celebrating.

Onyx Therapeutic Counseling: Helping clients reach their full potential to lead a life worth celebrating.

Onyx Therapeutic Counseling: Helping clients reach their full potential to lead a life worth celebrating.

Jan 2

Owner of Blevins Hair Studio says making women feel beautiful is her life’s mission

Owner of Blevins Hair Studio says making women feel beautiful is her life’s mission

Owner of Blevins Hair Studio says making women feel beautiful is her life’s mission

Dec 18, 2025

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville is the perfect place to shop for that angler in your life.

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville is the perfect place to shop for that angler in your life.

4 Reel Tackle and Outdoors in Stephenville is the perfect place to shop for that angler in your life.

Dec 17, 2025

Flour Riot: New bakery that uses organic, dye-free ingredients opens in downtown Dublin.

Flour Riot: New bakery that uses organic, dye-free ingredients opens in downtown Dublin.

Flour Riot: New bakery that uses organic, dye-free ingredients opens in downtown Dublin.

Dec 2, 2025

Texan Vittles: Delivering sweet, salty goodness to your front door.

Texan Vittles: Delivering sweet, salty goodness to your front door.

Texan Vittles: Delivering sweet, salty goodness to your front door.

Nov 20, 2025

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