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Hey, high-rollers! It’s time to purchase your table for CASA’s annual Casino Night at Tarleton’s ballrooms.

Hey, high-rollers! It’s time to purchase your table for CASA’s annual Casino Night at Tarleton’s ballrooms.

Hey, high-rollers! It’s time to purchase your table for CASA’s annual Casino Night at Tarleton’s ballrooms.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is once again bringing Las Vegas-style fun to Stephenville. The dice at this year’s annual Casino Night will get rolling on Friday, July 24, at Tarleton State University’s ballrooms. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be dinner, photo booth, live auction and Vegas-style casino games and prizes. (Think craps tables, blackjack, roulette and slots.) Individual tickets will not be sold. Instead, $1,500 bankroll sponsorships are

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LATEST NEWS

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

Award-winning chef and pitmaster Eric Hunter opens new barbecue restaurant in Hico.

2 days ago

Clayton Iley transferred to federal facility; feds seize his collection of luxury vehicles.

Clayton Iley transferred to federal facility; feds seize his collection of luxury vehicles.

Clayton Iley transferred to federal facility; feds seize his collection of luxury vehicles.

2 days ago

Let’s make a high-protein chicken shawarma protein bowl.

Let’s make a high-protein chicken shawarma protein bowl.

Let’s make a high-protein chicken shawarma protein bowl.

3 days ago

Say hi to Ruger. This sweet pup is the total package and ready to be adopted.

Say hi to Ruger. This sweet pup is the total package and ready to be adopted.

Say hi to Ruger. This sweet pup is the total package and ready to be adopted.

4 days ago

Tickets to Tarleton State Night at Globe Life Field on sale now.

Tickets to Tarleton State Night at Globe Life Field on sale now.

Tickets to Tarleton State Night at Globe Life Field on sale now.

4 days ago

Dowell Ace Hardware celebrates dads with a week of deals.

Dowell Ace Hardware celebrates dads with a week of deals.

Dowell Ace Hardware celebrates dads with a week of deals.

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Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.

Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.

Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pets safe and healthy during this oppressive heat.

6 days ago

It’s not too late to register for these area summer camps, vacation Bible schools.

It’s not too late to register for these area summer camps, vacation Bible schools.

It’s not too late to register for these area summer camps, vacation Bible schools.

7 days ago

World Cup 2026 gets underway; here’s where you can catch the action.

World Cup 2026 gets underway; here’s where you can catch the action.

World Cup 2026 gets underway; here’s where you can catch the action.

Jun 11

Get your team registered for the Cross Timbers Classic; charity golf scramble at Squaw Valley.

Get your team registered for the Cross Timbers Classic; charity golf scramble at Squaw Valley.

Get your team registered for the Cross Timbers Classic; charity golf scramble at Squaw Valley.

Jun 10

A watermelon snack that tastes like you’re on a beach in Mexico.

A watermelon snack that tastes like you’re on a beach in Mexico.

A watermelon snack that tastes like you’re on a beach in Mexico.

Jun 10

Summer concerts in the park series keeps rolling with these upcoming performances.

Summer concerts in the park series keeps rolling with these upcoming performances.

Summer concerts in the park series keeps rolling with these upcoming performances.

Jun 6

Self-defense demonstration with Blessed Matai.

Self-defense demonstration with Blessed Matai.

Self-defense demonstration with Blessed Matai.

Jun 6

Stephenville opens registration for July 4th parade. Here’s how to participate in this annual tradition.

Stephenville opens registration for July 4th parade. Here’s how to participate in this annual tradition.

Stephenville opens registration for July 4th parade. Here’s how to participate in this annual tradition.

Jun 2

Vendor registration now open for the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Vendor registration now open for the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Festival.

Vendor registration now open for the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Festival.

May 31

Local chemist mom swears by this hydrating mineral sunscreen for Texas summers.

Local chemist mom swears by this hydrating mineral sunscreen for Texas summers.

Local chemist mom swears by this hydrating mineral sunscreen for Texas summers.

May 28

Ooh La La! Let’s make a French butter cake!

Ooh La La! Let’s make a French butter cake!

Ooh La La! Let’s make a French butter cake!

May 26

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.

May 24

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.

May 21

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.

May 21

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.

May 20

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Local flower shop hired to provide florals for the World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium.

Local flower shop hired to provide florals for the World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium.

Local flower shop hired to provide florals for the World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium.

Jun 9

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Kroger not coming to Stephenville, but city 'is actively recruiting’ new grocer.

Jun 8

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Panera Bread, Baskin-Robbins opening at joint location in Stephenville later this summer.

Jun 2

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Young entrepreneur makes handcrafted silver and turquoise jewelry right here in Stephenville, Texas.

Jun 1

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

New owners of KSTV have big plans for the radio station and very interesting backgrounds.

Jun 1

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils summer entertainment, specials. Think bingo, trivia nights and bottomless apps.

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils summer entertainment, specials. Think bingo, trivia nights and bottomless apps.

Buffalo Wild Wings unveils summer entertainment, specials. Think bingo, trivia nights and bottomless apps.

May 31

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.

May 21

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tropical Palm Trees

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