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‘I want someone to lead our community that I am proud of.’
When I was a child, I loved going to canyons, caves, or mountain ranges to shout, “Hello! My name is Micah Lesley! Have a wonderful day!”...
Apr 25, 20223 min read


Mayor Doug Svien will provide the necessary leadership to secure our community’s continued success.
Elections are important and so is your vote. The upcoming local election will determine the leadership of our community and entrust, to a...
Apr 24, 20222 min read


Dean Parr 'will strongly fight for what is best for our community.'
It is my pleasure to offer some insight into one of the candidates for Stephenville City Council Place 6. As the captain of Erath County...
Apr 24, 20221 min read


‘It has been the honor of a lifetime.’ Huckabee to resign early from city council.
Citizens of Stephenville, It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the citizens of Stephenville, Texas for the last four years. I...
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Beneath the Surface News hits big milestone after reaching more than 203,000 readers in 28 days.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You guys… It’s going to be a really good day. I can feel it. I got up a little earlier than usual because I’m...
Apr 14, 20221 min read


This BIG vote is meaningful for our community. Here’s why.
I am not shy about my opinions and anyone who asks will get an unfiltered version, but I generally keep my circle small and my social...
Apr 12, 20223 min read


CASA’s mission to advocate for abused, neglected children gets help with grant from T.J. Maxx.
Special to Beneath the Surface News CASA for the Cross Timbers Area received a grant from the T.J. Maxx Community Grants Foundation to...
Mar 30, 20222 min read


SISD board member Chad Elms addresses confusion regarding $75 million proposed school bond.
On Feb. 17, the Stephenville ISD school board voted to pass two bond proposals for the May ‘22 election. Proposition A is a $50 million...
Mar 7, 20225 min read


OPINION: ‘Alfonso Campos follows the rule of law and does not make hasty decisions.’
This Tuesday, March 1, is the Texas Primary Election Day. We encourage all of our fellow residents of Erath County to get out to vote...
Feb 27, 20222 min read


OPINION: As citizens, we may not make a difference in DC, but we have made one locally.
Since the 2020 election, I am more active than ever in local government and with like-minded involved citizens. As citizens, we may not...
Feb 26, 20222 min read


OPINION: ‘I've decided to place my trust for Erath County Judge with Brandon Huckabee.’
What a great time to be living in Erath County Texas! We have started the process of electing our future leaders, a responsibility I take...
Feb 20, 20221 min read


OPINION: Leadership is on the ballot in Erath County.
Distrust and dissension are common byproducts of leadership vacuums. They can occur at every level of government, business or corporate...
Feb 16, 20222 min read


Opinion: Brandon Huckabee has fostered teamwork between Tarleton, Erath County and the city.
Erath County voters, I am endorsing Brandon Huckabee for Erath County Judge. Brandon is a local man that I have personally worked with in...
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Opinion: Brandon Huckabee is the leader Erath County needs.
“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference. It is never about the role-always about the goal.”- a...
Feb 13, 20222 min read


Opinion: Brandon Huckabee for careful economic growth, government efficiency, healthy collaboration.
Erath County residents have a few decisions to make when early voting begins Feb. 14. Among those decisions is selecting who will lead...
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Brandon Huckabee is key voice for growth, development and should be the next Erath County judge.
To the voters of Erath County: There is change in the air in Erath County, Texas. There is a renewed interest in local government and...
Feb 8, 20222 min read


Volunteer shortage has forced CASA to turn down cases. Here’s how you can help.
Special to BENEATH THE SURFACE NEWS CASA for the Cross Timbers Area is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children...
Jan 17, 20221 min read


Say ‘no’ to solar company’s request for tax abatement during Tuesday's SISD board meeting.
Since August last year the work to stop the county and school tax abatements for the solar facility proposed in Erath County has been a...
Jan 16, 20222 min read


Local businessman says proposed solar farm threatens property and rights; issues call to action.
A proposed solar farm in Erath County threatens our properties and our rights. The lack of understanding and real knowledge about these...
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Stephenville ISD board member Chad Elms says he will vote against Chapter 313 tax abatement.
I am writing to update you on an item we will be addressing in our January meeting of the SISD School Board. I have requested that we...
Jan 10, 20223 min read


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