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Apr 4, 20242 min read
Near miss: Scammers take control of woman’s computer, gain access to her banking in elaborate hoax.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A Stephenville woman is still shaking after falling for an elaborate scam that could have cost her thousands. She...
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Have a sweet tooth, but watching your weight? This dessert has 145 calories and is super delish.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are not big dessert people, but every Wednesday I make a light snack to munch on while we watch Survivor. When...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Erath County woman accused of starving dozens of animals is released from jail after posting $10K bond.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A woman accused of animal cruelty turned herself into authorities on Tuesday following a warrant for her arrest....
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Stephenville’s Banner Project: Honor your loved one this Memorial Day with a downtown banner.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Stephenville’s Main Street program is giving residents a unique opportunity to honor their fallen loved ones this...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Following the Whole30 diet? You will love these Sloppy Joe bowls!
By JULIE BRINKLEY Following a healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste. This recipe for Sloppy Joe bowls is delicious and...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Spring reading: Beneath the Book Club’s April pick is NYT’s bestseller Happy Place by Emily Henry.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Beneath the Book Clubbers have chosen Happy Place by Emily Henry to kick off spring reading. This No. 1 New York...
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Some like it hot: This Ember self-heating smart mug keeps your coffee at just the right temperature.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There is nothing worse than a cold cup of coffee. (Unless, of course, it's a cold brew.) My first one stays warm...
Mar 27, 20241 min read
Designer purse bingo: Tickets to Heroes with Handbags on sale now. Event raises money for fight against child abuse.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Heroes with Handbags Erath County is a really fun event that raises money for a very serious cause: The fight...
Mar 25, 20242 min read
4 decades of music: Madonna’s Celebration Tour landed in Dallas last night and I was there for it.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I was a child of the 80s, which means I was heavily influenced by two things growing up in Southern California:...
Mar 21, 20242 min read
The next time you’re in Fort Worth, try one of the city’s newest restaurants, Hudson House.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you need an out-of-town date, make plans to try one of Fort Worth’s newest restaurants, Hudson House. My first...
Mar 20, 20241 min read
‘Don’t do it.’ Scammers pretending to be Erath County sheriff’s officials rip off 2 more victims.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Remember the story a few months ago about the Erath County woman who was taken for $1,500 by scammers pretending to...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
What to do and where to seek shelter when there’s a threat of severe weather in Erath County.
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 18, 20241 min read
The Big Cheese is coming to Stephenville and you’re invited to enter your best mac and cheese recipe.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Mac and cheese. It’s one of the purest forms of comfort food, and if you have an affinity for it like I do, you’re...
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Post workout lunch: This Greek-inspired cottage cheese bowl has 30 grams of protein.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you know me, you know that I’m always on a diet. And with The Daughter getting married in less than six months...
Mar 16, 20242 min read
‘Apples Never Fall’ is a crisp family whodunit you don’t want to miss. (Just keep the snacks handy.)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m no expert movie reviewer, but Apples Never Fall, Peacock’s new limited series, is one of the best shows I’ve...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Cleaning hacks: 4 ways to make your home spring-like fresh in just minutes.
By Alexis Rochester This wonderful warm spring-like weather makes it the perfect time to tackle some seasonal cleaning. While I love deep...
Mar 12, 20242 min read
You’re invited to Tarleton State’s free solar eclipse viewing event happening at Memorial Stadium.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Tarleton State University will host a solar eclipse viewing event from 11 a.m. to...
Mar 12, 20241 min read
Following a keto plan? Then you will love this cauliflower pizza bake.
By Julie Brinkley I’m continuing my series on healthy recipes that follow popular diet plans, and if keto is your thing, this recipe for...
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Top Stephenville ISD students earn automatic admission into Tarleton with renewed pact.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News Stephenville Independent School District seniors in the top 50 percent of their...
Mar 10, 20242 min read
It’s been one year since we adopted Indie from the Erath County Humane Society. Here’s how she’s doing.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE This month marks the one-year anniversary of Indie’s adoption into our family. Indie is kind of like our fourth...
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