Friedrich earns national reserve champ at angus show
TULSA, Oklahoma — More than 550 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete in the 2025 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) June 28-July 5 at Expo Square.
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Stephenville FFA Shines at the 97th State Convention
With red, white and blue corduroy pride, the Stephenville FFA Chapter lit up the stage at the 97th Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth, earning an 11 state championship titles, $16,000 in awards scholarships and celebrating seven members receiving the prestigious Lone Star FFA Degree. State Champion titles were awarded across the board, stemming from Stephenville FFA members’ excellence in leadership, commitment and drive.
Legislators allocate almost $630 million to Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas legislators allocated approximately $630 million in new funding, above current base funding, for Texas A&M Forest Service over the next two fiscal years.The 89th Texas legislative session ended June 2, and the governor signed the budget on June 22.
Texas' public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts' independence, school leaders say
A funding boost to the tune of $8.5 billion would usually be a cause for widespread celebration among Texas public schools. But in the wake of the 2025 legislative session, the mood of district leaders and educators is more lukewarm than triumphant.
Hill Country flooding: Here's how to give and receive help
The Texas Hill Country is reeling after a devastating flood with a confirmed death toll of at least 84 people killed by the flooding in Kerr County and 161 people still missing, authorities said. Confirmed deaths in surrounding counties pushed the storm's overall toll to more than 100.
Leadership Stephenville accepting applications for Class of 2026
Leadership Stephenville iw now accepting applications for its class of 2026.
Tarleton State to become full-time member of new UAC
On July 1, 2026, Tarleton State University will begin a new age in its NCAA Division I era, as the Texans will be one of eight institutions in the new version of the United Athletic Conference. Tarleton State Football has been in the UAC for the past two years, a football-only conference that has included members of the Western Athletic Conference and Atlantic Sun Conference.
Jackets finish 5th in 4A State Lineman Challenge
The Stephenville Yellow Jackets finished fifth in the Class 4A Division of the State Lineman Challenge on Saturday, June 21, at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.
Jackets in 7-on-7 pool with Lake Dallas, La Marque and Manor New Tech
The Stephenville Yellow Jackets were placed in Pool G of the Division 2 State 7-on-7 Tournament with Lake Dallas, La Marque and Manor New Tech.