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STEPHENVILLE, Texas — An adult male was injured late Thursday night after a firearm discharged while it was being handled during a gathering outside the Rodeway Inn in Stephenville. The Stephenville Police Department received a call shortly before midnight regarding the incident at the Rodeway Inn, located near Pastafina. Police reported that the parking lot was occupied by adults who had been drinking and were handling and displaying firearms. One of the firearms discharged

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University researchers, faculty and students now have access to the nation’s fastest university supercomputer, courtesy of The Texas A&M System. The A&M System’s new VISION supercomputer is the most powerful university supercomputer in the United States, according to the June 2026 TOP500 list, which ranks the 500 most powerful non-distributed computer systems in the world. VISION ranks No. 66 among the world’s fastest computing systems. “W

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Tarleton State is strategically expanding its academic portfolio to prepare graduates for emerging workforce needs across healthcare, technology, agriculture, infrastructure and behavioral health. Since 2019, Tarleton State has received approval for more than 42 new academic programs, growing its academic portfolio to 91 bachelor's degrees and 52 master's and doctoral degrees. Recent

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