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Feb 13, 20242 min read
Move over Willy Wonka, this Huckabay family is making delicious freeze-dried candy.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Huckabay-based family turned candy makers is churning out some unusually delicious sweets. Buddy Bowman and his...
Feb 9, 20241 min read
Interstate Inn, Stephenville's new boutique hotel, and the Seeker restaurant set to open this summer
By Stephanie Chen Special to Beneath the Surface News Building on Texas’ current motel renaissance, Mod Motels is a new venture...
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Stephenville’s hidden gem: El Corral Restaurant dishes up authentic Mexican food and unique cocktails in new bar.Â
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Some people call it Stephenville’s hidden gem, a quaint eatery located inside a nondescript building on East...
Feb 7, 20241 min read
WorkMed celebrates opening of Occupational Health Clinic in Stephenville.
Special to Beneath the Surface News WorkMed has opened its new Occupational Health Clinic in Stephenville, marking a commitment to...
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Helping Stephenville sparkle and shine for more than 80 years; Swindle’s Jewelry recognized as ‘Texas Treasure.’
Special to Beneath the Surface News Swindle’s Jewelry has been designated as a Texas Treasure Business by the Texas Historical...
Feb 1, 20242 min read
The Water Shop: New owners expand products, services and kick off February with a pretty sweet deal.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Water Shop in Stephenville has been keeping people hydrated by providing purified, delicious water to area...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack offering private dining experience for groups, chef’s table for intimate gatherings.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Newton’s Saddlerack in downtown Stephenville is now offering customers two unique private dining experiences. The...
Jan 7, 20241 min read
Enjoy an elevated dining experience at Hico’s newest restaurant, Oma Leen’s.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My brother-in-law Jake and sister-in-law Kayla have been telling The Husband and I that we need to take a short...
Dec 21, 20231 min read
No baking required: Cold Smoke Craft House is more than great coffee. There's goodies too.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There are three reasons I don’t do much baking. 1.    I’m not very good at it. 2.    Our kids no longer live at...
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Thompson’s Custom Meats & Processing opens second location; this one in Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Thompson’s Custom Meats and Processing is opening its second location on Thursday and this one’s in Stephenville....
Nov 28, 20231 min read
A little slice of ‘heaven.’ New upscale Mexican restaurant opening next summer in Stephenville.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new restaurant featuring contemporary, upscale Mexican cuisine is slated to open in Stephenville next year. Cielo,...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
‘Fabulous finds at fabulous prices.’ Not Too Shabby gets new owner, and chances are, you know her.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Lea Contreras is the proud new owner of Not Too Shabby, a popular consignment boutique located in Stephenville's...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
‘We are already brewing beer there.’ Bosque River Taphouse set to open in Stephenville soon.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new taphouse is opening in Stephenville very soon. Brett Mosher, who co-owns Bosque River Taphouse with his father...
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Newton’s Saddlerack adds Friday lunch, Saturday brunch to its regular menu.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Weekends in Stephenville just got a whole lot better. Newton’s Saddlerack is now open from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every...
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Surepoint Stephenville hires Dublin native as its new nurse manager.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Surepoint Emergency Center Stephenville has a new nurse manager that many of you may know. After caring for patients...
Oct 12, 20232 min read
CASA for the Cross Timbers Area welcomes new 3 court-appointed special advocates.
Special to Beneath the Surface News Judge David Barkley officially swore in three new CASA volunteers on Oct. 10 at the Eastland County...
Oct 4, 20231 min read
BJ’s Restaurant & Bar is coming to Stephenville. (And it’s bringing that special pizza with ‘em!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Fans of BJ’s Restaurant & Bar in Mingus, Texas are about to get real excited. The famed restaurant, which...
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Shop with Lilly B’s. This online boutique sells stylish, affordable clothing for women of all ages.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to shop online, you are going to love Lilly B’s Boutique. Owner Shannan Burch opened the online retailer...
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Physician assistant with passion for women’s health and family nurse join AccelHealth medical team.
Special to Beneath the Surface News A physician assistant and family nurse are the latest healthcare professionals to join the...
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Wellington State Bank wins statewide awards for efforts in giving, financial literacy.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association...
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