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Tarleton rodeo athlete dies during event at Sul Ross State University
Empire-Tribune Staff Tarleton State University is mourning the death of one of its student athletes. Alejandra Franco, a member of the Tarleton State University Rodeo Team, reportedly died Thursday, Sept. 24, during a rodeo event being held at Sul Ross State University in Alpine. “According to various media reports, Franco died after sustaining injuries while…
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Cowboy Capital Marching Band Festival set for Saturday
Empire-Tribune staff The Cowboy Capital Marching Festival, hosted by the Stephenville Yellow Jacket Band, is set for Oct. 3 at Art Briles Stadium. This year’s festival features 17 talented marching bands from across the area, making it a day of music, school spirit, and community support. The Stephenville Yellow Jacket Band will kick off the…
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Jackets pass key test, beating Wylie 42-23
By Mike Lee/Contributing writer The Stephenville Yellow Jackets, locked in a four-point game with Class 5A Abilene Wylie entering the fourth quarter, exploded for three fourth-quarter touchdowns and beat the Bulldogs 42-23 on Sept. 18 at Abilene. The win improved Class 4A Division I No. 1-ranked Stephenville to 4-0 this season. After this week’s game…
