Beneath the Surface News

01/10/2024

Here's what's coming to Beneath the Book Club!

01/10/2024

Tarleton is celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

And you're invited.

TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The community is invited to Tarleton State University’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, “Dream Together; Forward Together,” at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. Festivities begin at the Maj. Gen. James Earl Rudder statue on the ...

01/10/2024

Ladies, don't miss out on this amazing brunch hosted by Cross Timbers Family Services, Inc.

Get your tickets by following the link in the story.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Cross Timbers Family Services is hosting its fourth annual Better Beginnings Brunch from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Thompson Center Ballroom at Tarleton State University. Proceeds from the event benefit CTFS, which assists victims of violent crime. The brunc...

01/09/2024

OH EM GEE!

I just finished Next of Kin, January's Beneath the Book Club read, and, well, I wasn't expecting THAT twisty ending!

Who else has finished the book or is reading it now?

Don't forget there will be a discussion about Next of Kin and all its craziness on Thursday, Jan. 25!

01/09/2024

You don't have to be a runner to enjoy these bison burgers.

And while we are at it, let's wish Julie and Dana Brinkley lots of luck running in the Houston Marathon on Sunday!

By JULIE BRINKLEY These delicious Greek bison burgers are fueling our bodies in preparation to run the Houston Marathon next week. This recipe is inspired by Run Fast, Eat Slow and includes lean ingredients and tons of nutrients. Click here to watch a video on how to make it. WHAT YOU NEED One egg 1...

01/09/2024

THIS JUST IN: The Stephenville Police Department has issued an alert that the 1100 block of W. Washington Street is closed due to damaged power lines and utility poles.

Residents are instructed to avoid the area. Oncor is working to fix the issue.

01/09/2024

WIND DAMAGE: High winds overnight ripped off the sign at All Around Laundry in downtown Stephenville and blew it across the street!

Readers are sending in lots of pictures of damage across Erath County. I will try to keep up with posting them all!

01/08/2024

Greek Bison Burgers for Marathon Week!

01/08/2024

There are approximately 1,600 privately-owned and operated backflow prevention devices across the city and approximately 35% of those devices are non-compliant.

The goal of this program is to reduce that number...

Special to Beneath the Surface News The City of Stephenville is implementing a backflow prevention enforcement program to mitigate potential risks to our potable water supply. Backflow prevention devices are designed to prevent non-drinkable water from entering into the city’s water supply due to ...

01/08/2024

“She is a typical Husky that will jump a fence or find a way out, so she will need a very secure fence or someone to go out with her. We ask that potential adopters have previous Husky experience or are willing to do extensive research on the breed before adopting.” - Serena Wright, executive director or the Erath County Humane Society

By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pet up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Koda, a seven to eight-year-old female Husky. “She is a very friendly girl that walks well on a leash,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News. “She does well in a...

01/08/2024

So… The Husband was driving through Lingleville a few minutes ago when the area was hit with straight-line winds.

Then this happened.

Lots of debris in the road. Be careful out there!

01/08/2024

It's never too early to begin planning for the weekend.

Happy Monday!

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Craig Clifford is excited. The new season of his Pickers & Poets kicks off with a performance by Courtney Patton from 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, in the Chapel on the Bosque on the grounds of the Stephenville Historical House Museum. There is no cover charge, but there will be....

01/07/2024

We had an amazing dinner at Oma Leen's last night.

Oh, and they have Sunday brunch...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE My brother-in-law Jake and sister-in-law Kayla have been telling The Husband and I that we need to take a short jaunt over to Hico for dinner at Oma Leen’s They’ve been raving about the restaurant’s amazing cocktails, unique dishes and upscale vibe for weeks. Then Kevin an...

01/06/2024

Word on the street is that Costco is coming to Weatherford in 2025. Specifically at the NW corner of I-20 and Center Point Road.

I know this isn’t Erath County, but it’s pretty dang close and I am pretty dang excited.

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01/05/2024

If you are looking for a new series to watch on Netflix this weekend, The Husband and I just finished . We binged all 8 episodes in two nights.

The series has been met with mixed reviews, but we loved it!

01/05/2024

More winners from the Erath County Livestock Show; this time we’re talking swine.

After 23 classes, Champions in Market Swine have been crowned in 2024!

Grand Champion Market Swine: Cannon Barker
Reserve Champion Market Swine: Jordan Powers

Champion Berk: Hudson Musick
Reserve Berk: Aylee Sims

Champion Duroc: Cannon Barker
Reserve Duroc: Cayden Barker

Champion Hamp: Cayden Barker
Reserve Hamp: Reesleigh Wilson

Champion WOPB: Preslea Elston
Reserve WOPB: Brighan Bottelberghe

Champion DOPB: Jacob Swatsell
Reserve DOPB: Reagan Bragg

Champion York: Briar Floyd
Reserve York: Reesleigh Wilson

Champion Cross: Jordan Powers
Reserve Cross: Blakley Bottelberghe

Jr. Showmanship: Aylee Sims
Int. Showmanship: Holt Sims
Sr. Showmanship: Jaci Lane

Congrats to all of our Swine showmen, you all did a great job!

A special thanks to judge Aaron Cain for coming to Stephenville and placing all these classes of swine.

Full Results are online at: https://www.ecjls.com/show-results

01/05/2024

OK, Beneath the Book Clubbers!

Let's do this!

By SARA VANDEN BERGE With more than 100 people weighing in on Beneath the Book Club’s inaugural read, a clear decision has been made: Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah is January’s pick. I’m excited to delve into this legal crime thriller. It will be the first time I’ve read this author’s work. ...

01/05/2024

Congratulations to these local youth competing today in the Erath County Livestock Show!

It may have started off foggy today, but we had some clear vision with our Ag Mechanics contest.

Grand Champion: Bentley Hale
Reserve Champion: Alexa Aviles & Jasmin Alarcon

Champion Metal: Bentley Hale
Reserve Metal: Stephenville FFA

Champion Wood: Alexa Aviles & Jasmin Alarcon
Reserve Wood: Michael Sims

Showmanship: Michael Sims
Sweepstake Winner: Erath 4H

Congrats to all of our Ag Mechanics exhibitors on your blue ribbon projects!

Thank you to Ryan Clark for your thorough and important job of placing all of these great metal and wood projects!

Full Results are online at: https://www.ecjls.com/show-results

01/04/2024

Big yum!

Made this for dinner last night and it was so good we are having leftovers tonight.

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 this recipe for a low carb casserole made with cabbage will definitely be added to our dinner rotation. WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb. ground beef 1 chopped onion 1 ora...

01/04/2024

The wait is almost over!

I'll reveal Beneath the Book Club's inaugural read tomorrow morning!

There is no official membership to this online book club. Anyone can join and everyone is welcome!

Stay tuned!

01/03/2024

General admission tickets to this cool event are still available.

Click the link in the story to score yours.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Ten stellar finalists vying for the title of A Voice for Habitat will take the stage at Tarleton State University ballrooms on Saturday, Jan. 13. Stacy Morrison, president of Erath County Habitat for Humanity, told Beneath the Surface News that not only are this year’s finalis...

01/03/2024

Here’s what happens when you eat like Elf at Christmas: You gain four pounds.

So I made these healthy(ish) cookies.

Just take a bite, close your eyes and pretend you’re eating an Oreo.

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 after eating my way through the holiday season. I’m here to tell you that it wasn’t worth it. I’ve so far managed to lose two pounds, and have now decided ...

01/03/2024

And the winners just keep coming!

A great day in the Market Goat Show Ring even with the rain!

Grand Champion Market Goat: Emily Bettiga
Reserve Champion Market Goat: Kendall Peterson

Champion Light Weight: Audrey Bettiga
Reserve Light Weight: Kay D Gomez

Champion Middle Weight: Emily Bettiga
Reserve Middle Weight: Kendall Peterson

Champion Heavy Weight: Emily Bettiga
Reserve Heavy Weight: Kendall Peterson

Sr. Showmanship: Kendall Peterson
Int. Showmanship: Audrey Bettiga
Jr. Showmanship: Hannah Hughes
P*e Wee Showmanship: Rayden Oliver

Congrats to all our our Market Goat Exhibitors on a job well done!

Thanks again to Steve Sturtz for placing and sorting through all of goat classes.

Full Results can be found online at: https://www.ecjls.com/show-results

Images can be viewed and purchased at: https://2024-erath-county-jr.cmoyerphotography.com/

01/03/2024

The Erath County Humane Society is overflowing with dogs and cats.

If you have room in your heart and home to adopt a pet into your family, I promise you won’t regret it.

You might just find that you need them more than they need you.

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 of her adoption from the Erath County Humane Society. Adopting Indie from the animal shelter has brought unexpected joy to our lives. I fell head over heels in...

01/03/2024

More winners from the Erath County Livestock Show!

On tap for this chilly Wednesday: Broilers followed by Rabbits.

Good luck to show competitors!

Starting off Day 2 at the Erath County Livestock Show with the Market Lamb Show!

Grand Champion Market Lamb: Lexi Nelms
Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Braxon Mock

Fine Wool Cross Champion: Layne Powell
Fine Wool Cross Reserve: Rayna Powell

Southdown Champion: Jace Brooks
Southdown Reserve: Addie Ketchum

Hair Sheep Champion: Hudson Moore
Hair Sheep Reserve: Heston Lee

Medium Wool Champion: Lexi Nelms
Medium Wool Reserve: Braxon Mock

Sr. Showmanship: Olivia Sandy
Int. Showmanship: Layne Powell
Jr. Showmanship: Rayna Powell
P*e Wee Showmanship: Brett Mock

Congrats to all of our Market Lamb Exhibitors on a great show day!

A big thanks to Steve Sturtz for imparting your reasons and words of wisdom as well as sorting through all the lamb exhibitors this morning.

Full Market Lamb Results are online at: https://www.ecjls.com/show-results

01/02/2024

Congratulations to these outstanding youth!

Starting the new year with the 2024 Erath County Livestock Show Dairy Show! 🐄🐄

Grand Champion Dairy Heifer: Tom Kuiper
Reserve Grand Dairy Heifer: Kaleb Osinga

Champion Holstein: Tom Kuiper
Reserve Holstein: Kaleb Osinga

Champion Jersey: Kaleb Osinga
Reserve Champion: Kylee Osinga

Sr. Showmanship: Tom Kuiper
Int. Showmanship: Kylee Osinga
Jr. Showmanship: Lars Visser

Congrats to all of our Dairy Exhibitors!!

If you missed some of the action, check out the recording of the livestream via the Erath County 4-H page.

Thanks to our judge, Justin Burrus, for spending the morning with us sorting out our first champions. For full results visit: https://www.ecjls.com/show-results

Images from the dairy show can be viewed and purchased at: https://2024-erath-county-jr.cmoyerphotography.com/

01/02/2024

I hope your first day of work in 2024 is as nice as mine.

I’m loving this cold, rainy day. ❤️

01/02/2024

“These boys were part of an unwanted litter between golden doodle and a labradoodle. They were never trained or socialized, so they have poor manners and need someone who can commit to training them.” - Serena Wright, executive director of Erath County Humane Society

By SARA VANDEN BERGE This week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society are Chad and Dylan, one-year-old male Poodle/Lab mixes. “These boys were part of an unwanted litter between golden doodle and a labradoodle,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the...

01/02/2024

I don't know about you, but getting back on track with regular exercise and healthy eating starts today.

And this is on my to-make list.

By JULIE BRINKLEY Happy New Year! With the holidays officially behind us, it’s time to focus on getting back to healthy eating. This recipe for salmon sushi bowls is not only tasty, it’s good for you, and one your family is sure to love. Click here to watch the video on how to make it! WHAT’S ...

01/01/2024

Salmon Sushi Bowls to celebrate a New Year!