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STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University recognized a slate of faculty and staff in its annual award ceremony at the Barry B. Thompson Student Center ballrooms on Monday, April 27. Awardees are nominated by colleagues and recognized annually for their commitment to the university’s values and institutional excellence. Dr. Jean Lonie, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Industries, was honored with the Barry B. Thompson Service Award, named for the 13th President of Tar

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University’s Stock Horse Team secured their first division championship win in the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association (NIRSHA) Collegiate National Championship last week at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo. The NIRSHA Collegiate National Championship featured 16 college and university teams across two divisions. Competing in Division II, the Tarleton State team earned 982 overall points, edging out the competiti

ULTRA sculpture adjacent to the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s annual Jazz Festival, featuring more than 500 middle and high school musicians representing 30 bands from across the state, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center in Stephenville. Friday’s performances and instruction conclude with a 7:30 p.m. concert by Tarleton State’s Jazz II and III ensembles. The festival win

Texas Health is accepting proposals for its 2027-2028 Community Impact grant cycle, with Erath County among the North Texas communities eligible for funding. In the Southern Region, which includes Erath and Johnson counties, the initiative will focus on reducing caregiver stress by increasing community supports in Stephenville ZIP code 76401 and Dublin ZIP code 76446. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT on May 29. Texas Health has provided more than $23 million in Texas He

Students performing CPR on training dummies COMMERCE, Texas, — The Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine welcomed students from rural school districts across East Texas to its Regional Rural Medicine Camp. Hosted in partnership with East Texas A&M University , the two-day event aims to show rural high school students what careers in health care can look like and explore educational pathways to achieve those career ambitions. “The Regional Rural Medicine

STEPHENVILLE, Texas —Tarleton State University will honor its rich history and vibrant Texan spirit during John T’s Week, set for April 10-19, with a full slate of events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to enjoy. Formerly known as Founders Week, John T’s Week commemorates the university's founder, John Tarleton, and reflects a renewed emphasis on the institution’s roots while continuing several long-standing traditions. The name change underscores t

W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center in Mingus STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Stephenville residents will receive free admission to Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center during Stephenville Community Weekend April 17-19. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. The W.K. Gordon Center, is located at 65258 Interstate 20, Exit 367, in Mingus and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The Texans Student Lounge opened today at Tarleton State University following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, introducing a new campus space designed to support student connection, collaboration and community. Located in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center, the Texans Student Lounge is designed to serve as a dynamic gathering space for students. University leaders, students and campus partners gathered to commemorate the opening, highlighting the lounge’s ro

Barbara Rocha and her 7 year old son The Stephenville community is continuing to come together for Alfredo Rocha and his family after the tragic crash that claimed the lives of his wife, Barbara Rocha, and the couple’s 7-year-old son. A GoFundMe organized by Fernando and Dondee Soto, with Alfredo Rocha’s authorization, has already raised more than $60,000, but those helping the family say much more support will be needed in the days ahead. The Sotos, who have known the family

Photo taken by Erath County Jail STEPHENVILLE — A Santa Anna woman, Gracie Yates, was arrested early Sunday after a double fatal crash into a house at the S-curve off Ollie Street behind Wendy’s left two people dead, according to the Stephenville Police Department. Captain Jeremy Lanier said officers responded at about 3:26 a.m. Sunday, March 22, to the 200 block of North Ollie Street near the intersection of North Ollie and West Green streets after receiving a report of a ve

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — More than 1,500 Texans braved the wet weather Saturday, March 7, to pitch in on an array of community projects during the annual Tarleton Round Up. Tarleton Round Up is the largest yearly day of service organized by Tarleton State University students. The campus-wide initiative organizes students, faculty, staff and community members to volunteer throughout Stephenville and the surrounding area. Students representing groups across the university includin

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s women’s rodeo team, on the strength of championship efforts in each event, accumulated 335 points and captured first place in last weekend’s South Texas Collegiate Classic Rodeo at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio. Breakaway roper Rylee Grace Abel’s two-run 3.9-second time featured a rodeo-best 1.9 clocking in the preliminary go-round and a 2.0 in the finals. Faith Lundberg flashed the top time in the goat tying finals, a 5.7,

User submitted story Get Ready for a Night of Fun, Prizes and Food! Cross Timbers Business and Professional Women (CTBPW) is thrilled to invite you to our 28th Annual Penny Auction —a favorite Erath County tradition you won’t want to miss! 📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 📍 Faith Lutheran Church (across from McCoy’s)🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM Come early, grab a snack, and snag your lucky numbers! Numbered cards are just $10 each , and you can buy as many as you like. Every num

W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History of Texas in Mingus Mingus, Texas — Tarleton State University’s W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will host a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department representative for an information session on the development of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. According to Tarleton State, a TPWD ranger will discuss how the park is being built and the steps being taken to balance outdoor recreation with conservation of natu

Erath County News Stock Photo STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Two adult men were found dead late Tuesday night after Stephenville Police responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of Linda Lane, according to a news release from the Stephenville Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched at about 9:39 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2026 for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located two adult males outside a residence who appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds.

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Hiring representatives from school districts and education organizations from across Texas will be on the Tarleton State University Stephenville campus for the Future Educators Career Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 18 in the Barry B. Thompson Student Center ballrooms. The fair offers prospective educators the chance to explore opportunities, ask questions and make meaningful connections, whether they are preparing for student teaching, seeking certificat

Texas Outlook Map, with Erath County marked in white near the center STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A strong winter system is expected to move across Texas beginning Friday, bringing much colder temperatures and the potential for icy travel conditions in parts of the state, including Erath County. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Erath County from noon Friday, Jan. 23, through noon Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Forecasters say showers are expected Friday, with

Laurel Glen at Stephenville STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Laurel Glen at Stephenville Assisted Living and Memory Care has installed ceiling-mounted “smart lamp” fixtures that use artificial intelligence to detect resident falls and automatically alert staff, according to Sagora Senior Living, the community’s management company. Falls are a major health concern for older adults nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says falls are the leading cause of injury for a

President Dr. James Hurley and Mrs. Kindall Hurley, Tarleton State students, Purple Poo, Texan Stars and cheerleaders pose at a ribbon-cutting outside Texan Outfitters. STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Texan Outfitters, Tarleton State University’s reimagined campus store now located on the bottom floor of the parking garage at 1875 W. Washington St., celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Jan. 15. The new store, adjacent to the Buffalo Wild Wings,

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, reaffirming the university’s long-standing commitment to community engagement, service and partnership. The designation was first awarded to Tarleton State in 2020. Tarleton State is one of 277 colleges and universities nationwide — and the only school in The Texas A&M System — that currently hold the designation. The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification