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Apr 19, 20231 min read
Tarleton Police Officer Blessed Matai is April’s Hometown Hero.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tarleton State University Police Officer Blessed Matai has been named April’s Hometown Hero, a program sponsored by...
Apr 19, 20231 min read
These Trader Joe’s turkey meatballs helped me lose 20 pounds.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If, like me, you love meatballs but don’t enjoy the mess that comes with making them, these pre-made turkey...
Apr 16, 20231 min read
This glacial clay detox mask is another product by Ogee I can’t live without.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After a long weekend of no exercise and plying my body with unhealthy food, Sundays often consist of getting back on...
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Get excited! This summer’s Concerts in the Park series returns with big lineup and special guest!
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Summer officially gets rolling in Stephenville every year with the kickoff of the wildly-popular Concerts in the...
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Enjoy comfort food the healthy way with this cheesy taco vegetable skillet.
By JULIE BRINKLEY Watching your weight and striving for healthy eating habits doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy food that’s tasty and filling....
Apr 7, 20232 min read
The unique scents that are Tarleton State University captured in 2 new fragrances.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE After months of testing, two new fragrances that capture the unique scents of Tarleton State University are set to...
Apr 7, 20230 min read
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Get the most from your eye cream with these 5 application tips.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I am back with Beneath the Surface News to share tips on how to use eye cream the right way. Did you know that eye...
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Lasagna stuffed peppers: No carbs, all the taste of your favorite Italian dish.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for lasagna stuffed peppers does away with the pasta, but keeps all the delicious flavors we love about...
Apr 2, 20232 min read
What to do, where to seek shelter when the threat of severe weather looms.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Tornado season in Texas can be frightening. The Lone Star State is hit with an average of 132 tornadoes each year...
Mar 30, 20232 min read
If you’re searching for the right makeup for ‘aging’ skin, you’ll want to give Ogee a try.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Those who know me understand that I’ve never been a big fan of wearing makeup and that’s mainly because I’m not...
Mar 29, 20231 min read
This candle makes our home smell just like our favorite Miami hotel.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE When we travel to Miami to visit our son D.J., we love to stay at the 1 Hotel South Beach. While we enjoy all the...
Mar 28, 20233 min read
4 students, 1 trailer, $60K in prizes. These SHS seniors took the FFA season by storm.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For Peyton Vanden Berge, Kash Stone, Jakob Stockstill and Allen Moerman, the long hours and late nights were all...
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Chicken pesto rollups are a great make-ahead dinner your family will love.
By JULIE BRINKLEY This recipe for chicken pesto rollups is a great make-ahead dinner your family will love. The rollups are easy to make,...
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Surepoint Family Medicine closes permanently, leaving patients and employees high-and-dry.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Shortly after the last patient of the day walked out of Stephenville’s Surepoint Family Medicine on Monday, the...
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Judge sentences man who led police on high-speed chase to 40 years in prison.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Remember the guy who, while fleeing from police after stealing a truck last year, rammed into another vehicle with a...
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Hulu’s new film tells the true story of how one tenacious journalist tracked the Boston Strangler.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE For a self-professed crime junkie, I knew surprisingly little about the Boston Strangler, so I was intrigued by...
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Let’s taco ‘bout spaghetti squash. This Mexican-style dish is a family fave!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Craving tacos? This recipe using spaghetti squash gives you all the flavors you want without the bad stuff! Click here...
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Two weeks in and Indie is finally adjusting to her new home and showing off that sweet personality.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Indie no longer hides from us. The one-year-old female cat I adopted from the Erath County Humane Society two weeks...
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