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Stephenville, Texas · Stephenville

Life Beneath Our Feet: Texas FFA Students Champion Soil Stewardship in Statewide Contest

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June 12, 2025 TEMPLE, TEXAS – Three outstanding Texas FFA students rose to the top of a competitive statewide field to claim top honors in the 2025 Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest, held June 6–7 in Stephenville. This year’s theme, “Life Beneath Our Feet,” invited students to dig deep, literally and figuratively, into the critical role that healthy soil plays in sustaining agriculture, biodiversity, and the environment. The contest is a …See the Story

Stephenville, Texas · Stephenville

The summer’s concerts in the park series continues Friday with Davin James and the Bellamy Brothers.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE With summer officially underway, Stephenville’s annual concerts in the park series continues with Davin James and the Bellamy Brothers performing at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Birdsong Amphitheater at Stephenville City Park. Organizer Doug Montgomery has been the man behind the music for the past 26 years.  The concerts are free and open to the public. All you have to do is show up with a blanket or chairs, cooler of snacks …Read Article

Erath County · Erath County

Norvelt VFD Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation

Norvelt VFD has received a donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser-Busch to help keep its firefighters hydrated during wildfire response efforts this season.See the Story

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Former Bronco rides to the Lone Star State, Dowell joins Tarleton State Softball for 2026 - Tarleton State University Athletics

STEPHENVILLE, Texas - Following a run to the WAC Tournament title game in the Texans' first season of postseason eligibility, head coach Mark Cumpian announced the signing of Abigail Dowell on Wednesday.Stephenville, Texas · StephenvilleRead Article

2025 FCS Top 25: No. 6 Tarleton State Football Preview

Tarleton State ranks No. 6 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. The Texans finished 10-4 last year, losing 42-31 at South Dakota in the FCS second round. Here’s a look at the 2025 Tarleton football squad. Returning 2024 FCS All-Conference Players (5) 1st TeamDL Brandon TolvertOL Alec Ambrosia (transfer from CCSU) 2nd TeamQB Victor GabalisLB Ty RawlsDB Kasyus Kurns D1 Transfer Portal Movement Transfers Coming In From The FCS (7) PlayerPos.Previ…Stephenville, Texas · StephenvilleRead Article

Former Tulsa, Akron guard Caroline Lyles signs with Tarleton State Women’s Basketball - Tarleton State University Athletics

Caroline Lyles, a former Tulsa and Akron guard, will join Tarleton State Women's Basketball starting in 2025-26.Basketball · StephenvilleRead Article

Federal judge sentences former Tarleton professor to year in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from university.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE Dr. Julie Howell, a former associate professor and head of the department of educational leadership and technology at Tarleton State, is heading to federal prison next month. Howell was sentenced on Tuesday to one year in prison for stealing $941,128 from the university during her employment. She will also serve three years of probation and was ordered to pay full restitution. Howell, along with her attorney Patrick McClain,…Stephenville, Texas · StephenvilleRead Article

This sweet female Lab mix was found as a stray and is terrified of storms.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of this week’s featured pets up for adoption at the Erath County Humane Society is Brave, a five to six-year-old female Lab mix. “This very sweet girl was found as a stray and not claimed,” ECHS executive director Serena Wright told Beneath the Surface News.  “She is very vocal and barks to get attention. She is good in a crate and decent on a leash. She seems to be good with other dogs, but a meet-and-greet is always re…Erath County · Erath CountyRead Article

Tarleton State Athletics Hall of Famer Dr. Lamar Johanson passes away - Tarleton State University Athletics

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State Athletics Hall of Famer Dr. Lamar Johanson has passed away. Johanson was a beloved member of Texan Nation for over 60 years, spanning from his start on faculty at Tarleton State in 1961, to serving as chair of the Tarleton State Athletics Hall of Fame nominating committee through this past year.Stephenville, Texas · StephenvilleRead Article

Tarleton State University hosting 2 symposiums with nationally recognized historians.

TSU Media RelationsSpecial to Beneath the Surface NewsTarleton State University will host a pair of day-long events in June relating to Texas history and featuring nationally recognized historians. The Texas Industrial Symposium: Texas Wines, Spirits and Breweries begins Friday, June 13, followed by the Texas New Deal Symposium Saturday, June 14.  Both will be held in Room 113 of the Joe W. Autry Agriculture Building on the Stephenville campus. …Stephenville, Texas · StephenvilleRead Article

2025 Tarleton State Football Schedule

Tarleton State’s 2025 football schedule features eight United Athletic Conference games, three FCS non-conference matchups, and one FBS opponent at Army. 2025 Tarleton State Football Schedule 8/23 at Portland State8/29 at Army9/6 vs Mississippi Valley State9/13 at Central Arkansas9/20 vs Chattanooga10/4 vs Southern Utah10/11 at Utah Tech10/18 vs West Georgia10/25 at Eastern Kentucky11/1 at Abilene Christian11/15 vs North Alabama11/22 vs Austin P…Stephenville, Texas · StephenvilleRead Article

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