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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

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — As a new year unfolds, one constant holds true: Tarleton State University is the leader in Texas for enrollment growth. According to data released by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board following the fall 2025 semester, Tarleton State leads all Texas public universities with a 48.58% increase in enrollment since fall 2022. The state total for public institutions is 6.36% over that time. “There has never been a more exciting time to be a Tarleto