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Jan 25, 20241 min read
The list of Stephenville ISD candidates keeps growing. Here’s the latest.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Things have been busy at Stephenville ISD’s administrative building with current trustees filing for re-election and...
Jan 23, 20241 min read
If you’re following a Mediterranean diet, you will love these chicken patties with tzatziki sauce.
By Julie Brinkley The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular trends in the U.S. And this recipe for chicken patties is absolutely...
Jan 20, 20240 min read
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Tarleton breaks ground on $80 million Health Professions Building; adds 3 new degree programs.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State broke ground Wednesday on an $80 million Health Professions...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Scammers pretending to be Erath County sheriff’s officials bilk woman out of $1,500.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Chief Deputy Jeremy Woodruff with the Erath County Sheriff’s Office is furious after speaking to a woman this...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
True crime event: ABC airs murder of Stephenville resident Susan Woods on 20/20.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A murder mystery that went unsolved for almost two decades aired on ABC’s 20/20 on Friday, Jan. 19. The mystery of...
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Green chiles, cilantro and Greek yogurt make this white chicken chili uniquely different.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: There is nothing I love more for dinner than a warm bowl of comfort on a...
Jan 4, 20241 min read
Flavorful, low carb cabbage casserole for the win.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love a new recipe that’s actually good, don’t you? I try a lot of duds and mediocre dishes I’ll never repeat, but...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
I’m hoping these cookies made with bananas and oatmeal will help get rid of those sugar cravings.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Here’s what happens when you eat like Elf at Christmas: You gain four pounds. That’s me: Elf, up four ugly pounds...
Jan 3, 20242 min read
It’s been 10 months since we adopted Indie. As you can see, she is doing pretty well.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m not sure when Indie’s real birthday is, but we will celebrate in March: That will mark the one-year anniversary...
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Kick off 2024 with healthy salmon sushi bowls your family will love!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Happy New Year! With the holidays officially behind us, it’s time to focus on getting back to healthy eating. This...
Dec 29, 20230 min read
Dec 25, 20231 min read
Pure comfort: Slow cooker steak bites are The Husband’s new fave. I bet you love them too.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I love using the slow cooker. I like the way it makes the house smell and the cozy feels it brings. This recipe for...
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Burn, baby burn! Don’t just toss the ash from your fireplace. Here are some helpful ways to use it.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER Wood ash is something many of us have an abundance of this time of year, but there are some really neat ways you can...
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Shop with a Cop: Erath County law enforcement agencies take 60 kids on $15K shopping spree for Christmas.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County law enforcement agencies worked together to make Christmas a little extra special for 60 kids on...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Need a thrilling read? Take a trip to The Island; Hulu is making the book into a limited series.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It was a big decision: Stick with watching the feelgood Hallmark Christmas movies that will soon come to an end or...
Dec 17, 20231 min read
8 candidates, 2 contested races: Erath County voters facing big decisions in 2024.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s going to be another busy election season in Erath County after three longtime elected officials opted not to...
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Be the hostess with the mostest: The fabulous Brandy Ice makes its return this holiday season.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It appears that I am set to be the hostess with the mostest for the second year in a row thanks to this fancy winter...
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Erath County Patrol Sgt. Cody Shawver named December’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Patrol Sgt. Cody Shawver with the Erath County Sheriff’s Office is a husband (wife Carrie), father and 2012 graduate...
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Hung: Jury can’t decide on guilt of former youth minister charged with online solicitation of minor.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE They gave it the ol’ college try, but jurors in the Ryan Ivy case couldn’t come to a unanimous decision about his...
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