Decker family hosting MEGA garage sale this weekend at Hard Way Ranch. You don’t want to miss it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There are garage sales. And there are mega garage sales. If perusing pre-loved goods is something you enjoy, make...
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Main Street Stephenville hosting chili cook-off on Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s how to enter.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you think you make the best chili in Texas, make plans to join Rudolph’s chili cook-off on Saturday, Nov. 30,...
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Tickets to Buck Fuffalo’s 10th annual Family Christmas on sale now; official lineup announced.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Buck Fuffalo’s Family Christmas, a three-day concert featuring a stellar lineup of musicians, will be held Dec....
Nov 121 min read
Thanksgiving Day potatoes made with rosemary, thyme and Gruyère.
By Julie Brinkley Thanksgiving Day is almost here and this recipe for potatoes will elevate your holiday table. And it’s absolutely...
Nov 101 min read
Ho, ho, ho! Santa’s coming back to town and so is Stephenville’s Holly Jolly Christmas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of Stephenville’s most festive events of the season – Holly Jolly Christmas - is coming to town on Monday,...
Nov 81 min read
Submit your favorite holiday recipes for a chance to be featured on The Crumb.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We all have favorite recipes we whip up during the holiday season. Perhaps it’s a recipe for homemade fudge or...
Nov 71 min read
Help CASA stuff stockings this holiday season for children in foster care.
Special to Beneath the Surface News The holidays hold a special significance for children in foster care by providing an opportunity to...
Nov 61 min read
Support the Junior Livestock Show of Erath County by signing up for the Chamber's buyer’s pool.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce is organizing its annual buyer’s pool, which supports youth taking part in the...
Nov 51 min read
Our Christmas tree is already up and I couldn’t be happier. Let Polly Hamilton decorate yours.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I don’t care that it’s only Nov. 5. I’ll be watching tonight’s election returns alongside my twinkling Christmas...
Nov 31 min read
Young Stephenville artist gets first place finish at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s art show; then sells his painting.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For most artists, it takes years to make money on their work, but Jude Hoffman managed to sell his first painting...
Nov 31 min read
How to make the Hallmark Channel’s pumpkin white hot chocolate.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I follow the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Facebook page because, well, I love Christmas. Like as...
Oct 291 min read
Autumn naan pizzas with pumpkin, sausage and sage.
By Julie Brinkley When I think of fall, I can’t help but think of pumpkin. This pizza made with naan bread is full of unique flavors...
Oct 272 min read
Stephenville FFA members travel to Indianapolis where they shine at 2024 national convention.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Stephenville High School FFA chapter achieved remarkable success at the 2024 National FFA Convention in...
Oct 221 min read
Huffin’ for the Stuffin’: Get registered for this Thanksgiving Day fun run. (There’s pie at the finish line!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Before you stuff yourself with turkey on Thanksgiving Day, make plans to take part in the 6th annual Huffin’ for...
Oct 222 min read
Get cozy with a hot bowl of marry me chicken soup made with gnocchi. (It’s decadent!)
By Julie Brinkley It’s fall and we're focused on feeling all the vibes. This recipe for marry me chicken soup is made with gnocchi...
Oct 211 min read
‘This is a tough time for our radio station family.’ KSTV program director killed in auto accident.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The KSTV FM radio family is mourning the loss of one of its own. Twenty-six-year-old Trey Cordie, a local radio...
Oct 172 min read
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I just had my annual mammogram. (And it was a cinch.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I had a mammogram today. October is, of course, Breast Cancer Awareness Month , so I took advantage of Cross...
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