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STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s men’s rodeo team will be going for the program’s third national title in a row and the fourth in five years when the chute opens for action at the College National Finals Rodeo June 14-20 in Casper, Wyo. Tarleton State dominated the newly formed Lone Star Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, winning at eight of 10 stops in the 2025-26 campaign. Like last year, head coach Mark Eakin thinks the team chemistr

LINGLEVILLE, TX – Aubrey and Fredrick Broadbent are facing extensive damage to their home after a lightning strike during severe storms on Sunday, May 10 caused a house fire at their residence on Highway 219 in Lingleville. Aubrey Broadbent, who is 34 weeks pregnant with the couple’s first child, was inside the home when she saw a bright flash outside the window. Soon after, she discovered water flooding the master bedroom and believed the home had been struck. Within minutes

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