What is the new outside leash law in Texas?
By: Kyley Wilhite Multimedia Journalist On Jan. 18, 2022, a new law in the state of Texas makes it illegal to leave dogs chained up outside without shelter. This includes any type of chain...
Category: Crime
Erath County voters support expanded alcohol sales in the November election
By: Elizabeth Black Managing Editor During the election held on Nov. 2, a special vote was added to the ballot for all Erath County voters. The county was previously considered partially wet, which allowed...
The debate over the Afghanistan withdrawal
By: Nicholas Ratcliff Multimedia Journalist Back in February of 2020, past President Donald Trump and his administration began negotiations with the Taliban to set up an agreement concerning the United States’ (U.S.) withdrawal out...
Safety protocols at Tarleton
By: Kyley Wilhite Multimedia Journalist Tarleton State University has many different safety protocols and tools to keep the students safe. Tarleton Police Chief Matt Welch said, “I think the thing that helps Tarleton is...
Tarleton students give their thoughts on the Gabby Petito homicide
By: Madison Reed Executive Producer In July, 22-year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé 23-year-old Brian Laundrie started their four-month road trip across the United States in their converted van. Petito and Laundrie documented their...
Texas Constitutional Carry law goes into effect
By: Sierra Wells Multimedia Journalist Texas follows in the footsteps of 20 other U.S. states and removes the permit requirement for carrying handguns when they passed the Constitutional Carry law which went into effect...
Purple Poo suspended for hazing
By: Sierra Wells Multimedia Journalist The Purple Poo, a spirit organization currently celebrating its 100-year anniversary at Tarleton State University, was suspended on March 31, 2021. According to a Tarleton hazing report, the Purple...
Stephenville murder premieres on Dateline
By: Taylor Kaluza Multimedia Journalist If you are a fan of Dateline then you will want to catch the two-hour episode featuring Stephenville, Texas when it premiers Feb.12 on NBC. The case dives into...
Tarleton State University professor charged with possession of child pornography
By: Kaley Dowell Executive Producer Charges were filed against Tarleton State University business professor, Paul Marcus Jones, for the possession of child pornography on June 12, 2020. The affidavit states that a concerned citizen...
Former Tarleton student indicted for racial violence in New Jersey
Former Tarleton State University student Kenneth Petersen, 21, has been indicted for a 2018 incident where he called for racial violence in an online group chat, according to press release issued by a New...