https://www.texannews.net/author/12,brooklyn-mckinney en Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/783,stephenville-picks-up-the-pieces-after-police-say-young-driver-crashes-into-local-homeBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYFeature Editor On the dawn of a once quiet Sunday morning, tragedy struck near the intersection of North Ollie and West Green Streets in Stephenville.According to a press rele...]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/783,stephenville-picks-up-the-pieces-after-police-say-young-driver-crashes-into-local-home https://www.texannews.net/article/778,karrah-blackman-s-custom-claws-inspired-by-her-cat-bettyBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYFeature Editor Karrah Blackman grew up with a love for art and animals. When she wasn’t spending time with her mom or their three dalmatians — Rainy, Baby and Maisie — and fou...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/778,karrah-blackman-s-custom-claws-inspired-by-her-cat-betty https://www.texannews.net/article/767,the-key-to-knowing-god-as-good-in-a-broken-world-long-sufferingBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYFeature Editor When I was five years old, I had a simple understanding of God. I would talk to Him like a friend every night and sing old hymns, worshipping Him when my parent...]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/767,the-key-to-knowing-god-as-good-in-a-broken-world-long-suffering https://www.texannews.net/article/749,the-rise-of-pickleball-on-campus-and-beyondBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYFeature Editor As a former tennis player, Alan Voekle went to Tarleton State University’s Duck Camp for incoming students eager to meet friends with similar interests.He had s...]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/749,the-rise-of-pickleball-on-campus-and-beyond https://www.texannews.net/article/744,the-housemaid-a-thrill-for-those-craving-revengeBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYFeature Editor I walk into a store of used books, catching the faint scent of dust clinging to pages tucked behind hidden shelves. As I swing open the door, the bell rings abo...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/744,the-housemaid-a-thrill-for-those-craving-revenge https://www.texannews.net/article/734,more-than-something-sticky-purrs-and-spurs-saves-campus-catsBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYFeature Editor Mary Leak, the risk management officer for Tarleton State University’s Purrs and Spurs, was out on the prowl for a cat that had been reported as a kitten covere...]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/734,more-than-something-sticky-purrs-and-spurs-saves-campus-cats https://www.texannews.net/article/711,a-hole-in-one-inside-grace-bartley-s-path-to-graduationBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist While many would feel paralyzed as they sit at a crossroads, an ominous transition period that feels uncertain, this is exactly where Grace Bartley seems...]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/711,a-hole-in-one-inside-grace-bartley-s-path-to-graduation https://www.texannews.net/article/694,poetry-is-a-universal-languageBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist A lot of people don’t know what poetry is because they only grew up learning the right pattern of syllables to form a Haiku or how to dissect the hidden...]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/694,poetry-is-a-universal-language https://www.texannews.net/article/683,4-ways-to-give-back-during-the-holliday-seasonBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Christmas is just around the corner, and what makes this beloved holiday so special isn’t the red and green decorations flooding the aisles of local stor...]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/683,4-ways-to-give-back-during-the-holliday-season https://www.texannews.net/article/674,why-the-screwtape-letters-still-matterBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist The bestselling author of “The Chronicles of Narnia” has impacted readers with several books inspired by his Christian faith.Among these works is “The Sc...]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/674,why-the-screwtape-letters-still-matter https://www.texannews.net/article/665,inside-tarleton-s-improv-sensationBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist People often find themselves mindlessly scrolling through TikTok clips or memes during their free time, an instant way to procrastinate and escape from t...]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/665,inside-tarleton-s-improv-sensation https://www.texannews.net/article/648,silver-bugle-hunt-links-students-to-their-legacyBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Every year on the first night of homecoming week, hundreds of students are scattered across the lawn of the Trogdon House reading questions to each other...]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/648,silver-bugle-hunt-links-students-to-their-legacy https://www.texannews.net/article/646,political-science-professor-brings-global-experience-to-texas-studentsBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Few professors can turn an early morning Texas government class into a session students look forward to, but Professor Cogley does it with energy, warmth...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/646,political-science-professor-brings-global-experience-to-texas-students https://www.texannews.net/article/640,pankus-spreads-school-spirit-beyond-the-stands-carrying-on-tarleton-traditionsBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist With football season and other fall sports kicking off, students are bound to spot a familiar sea of purple-and-white overalls in the stands.They’re part...]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/640,pankus-spreads-school-spirit-beyond-the-stands-carrying-on-tarleton-traditions https://www.texannews.net/article/618,asl-club-takes-on-tarleton-through-a-quiet-lensBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist When people think about language, an example that often comes to mind might be reading these words off a page or lightly scanning them with their eyes. M...]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/618,asl-club-takes-on-tarleton-through-a-quiet-lens https://www.texannews.net/article/605,tarleton-state-page-turners-starting-a-new-chapter-on-campusBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Kayla Moore, a senior biology major at Tarleton State University, decided to turn the page to a new chapter of her life in 2024.Looking for new connectio...]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/605,tarleton-state-page-turners-starting-a-new-chapter-on-campus https://www.texannews.net/article/576,nicolas-lopez-is-among-the-few-the-proud-at-tarletonBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Nicolas Lopez started his college journey strong in 2021 as a member of Tarleton State University’s Corps of Cadets and A&M’s PSA program. His goal w...]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/576,nicolas-lopez-is-among-the-few-the-proud-at-tarleton https://www.texannews.net/article/567,envy-co-salon-where-love-s-foundation-leaves-no-room-for-envyBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Haley Painter had only been doing hair for two years before making the leap of faith to start her own salon in Stephenville, Texas in 2021. She was inspi...]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/567,envy-co-salon-where-love-s-foundation-leaves-no-room-for-envy https://www.texannews.net/article/560,top-5-true-crime-documentaries-released-on-netflix-in-2025BY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist As someone who used to constantly consume true crime documentaries, it became difficult to find something new to watch about a case I’ve never heard of –...]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/560,top-5-true-crime-documentaries-released-on-netflix-in-2025 https://www.texannews.net/article/541,the-influence-of-influencers-the-effects-of-social-media-celebritiesBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist When I’m scrolling through my phone, I often catch myself wondering why I can’t look more like the people on my Instagram feed or in the TikTok videos I’...]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/541,the-influence-of-influencers-the-effects-of-social-media-celebrities https://www.texannews.net/article/522,eight-different-nations-one-perfect-matchBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist The Tarleton Women’s Tennis roster is comprised of natives from eight different nations across the world. While every player has their roots in different...]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/522,eight-different-nations-one-perfect-match https://www.texannews.net/article/504,the-bridgerton-series-when-the-t-v-show-is-better-than-the-booksBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist I can’t be the only one who has fallen back in love with the drama of Lady Whistledown, uncovering the Regency-era “Ton” affairs of the “Bridgerton” fami...]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/504,the-bridgerton-series-when-the-t-v-show-is-better-than-the-books https://www.texannews.net/article/502,kindle-is-getting-rid-of-a-feature-that-allows-e-readers-to-back-up-their-booksBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Anyone who has recently ordered e-books through the Kindle bookstore may have noticed an ominous warning once you click the “Download and Transfer via US...]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/502,kindle-is-getting-rid-of-a-feature-that-allows-e-readers-to-back-up-their-books https://www.texannews.net/article/484,it-s-never-too-late-to-rush-homeBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist Formal sorority “rush” or recruitment was in full swing last semester with the start of classes in August, but growth for Tarleton sororities was just ge...]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/484,it-s-never-too-late-to-rush-home https://www.texannews.net/article/478,stephenville-citizens-make-a-stand-for-accessible-educationBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist Protestors gathered outside of the Erath County Courthouse on Monday, Feb. 24 to make a stand against proposed school voucher programs in Texas and Pr...]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:11:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/478,stephenville-citizens-make-a-stand-for-accessible-education https://www.texannews.net/article/464,the-violent-history-of-valentine-s-dayBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist St. Valentine’s Day was founded to honor the life of a Roman priest named Valentine, who defied direct orders from Roman emperor Claudius II and paid wit...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/464,the-violent-history-of-valentine-s-day https://www.texannews.net/article/444,tarleton-environmental-society-hosts-on-campus-thrift-storeBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEYMultimedia Journalist The Tarleton Environmental Society held its annual thrift store event where students could buy and sell their unwanted clothes on the O.A. Grant lawn Fri...]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/444,tarleton-environmental-society-hosts-on-campus-thrift-store https://www.texannews.net/article/405,campbell-burnett-the-science-behind-her-smileBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist The first thing I noticed about Campbell Burnett was her radiant smile. She’s not one of those people who just smile to seem polite or get by, she get...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/405,campbell-burnett-the-science-behind-her-smile https://www.texannews.net/article/403,from-state-trooper-to-engineering-studentBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist While some parents went to the same college as their kids, not very many get to say that they went to college with their kids. However, this is the ca...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/403,from-state-trooper-to-engineering-student https://www.texannews.net/article/395,tree-lighting-festivities-kick-off-the-holiday-seasonBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist The Christmas season is upon us, which means that as college students, we get to take a much-needed break from the stress of exams and finding parking...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/395,tree-lighting-festivities-kick-off-the-holiday-season https://www.texannews.net/article/385,how-to-make-your-resolutions-stick-in-2025BY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist With the New Year countdown on Jan. 1 comes many traditions, like the ball drop in Times Square, firework shows and the possible romance of a New Year...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/385,how-to-make-your-resolutions-stick-in-2025 https://www.texannews.net/article/358,black-student-union-student-leaders-that-make-everybody-feel-like-somebodyBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY /  Multimedia journalist At Tarleton, 62.6% of students are white, while just 7.53% are African American. While this may not seem like a big deal to some, it can be scar...]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:20:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/358,black-student-union-student-leaders-that-make-everybody-feel-like-somebody https://www.texannews.net/article/346,the-1987-murder-of-susan-woods-a-stephenville-sweetheartBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist One hot July night in 1987, 30-year-old Susan Woods sat in the Stephenville Dairy Queen with her friends Cindy Hallmark and Roy Hayes. While they were...]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/346,the-1987-murder-of-susan-woods-a-stephenville-sweetheart https://www.texannews.net/article/335,15-concept-costumes-for-halloweenBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia JournalistHalloween has really snuck up on people this year and it’s unfortunate that it falls on a Thursday. That doesn’t mean that costumes have to be lacking, thou...]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:10:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/335,15-concept-costumes-for-halloween https://www.texannews.net/article/333,texan-alley-tailgate-where-students-families-and-alumni-feel-at-homeBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist Tarleton State University school spirit started at the Texan Alley Tailgate for the Homecoming game against Utah Tech on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tailgate s...]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:25:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/333,texan-alley-tailgate-where-students-families-and-alumni-feel-at-home https://www.texannews.net/article/312,beetlejuice-is-backBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist The ghosts and sandworms of the past came back to haunt Beetlejuice fans in theaters on Sept. 6th. In the highly anticipated sequel “Beetlejuice...]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:41:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/312,beetlejuice-is-back https://www.texannews.net/article/292,international-athletes-youth-teammate-reunites-at-tarletonBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist Imagine experiencing college almost 4,000 miles away, doing what you love in exchange for a scholarship, and experiencing it all with your best friend...]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/292,international-athletes-youth-teammate-reunites-at-tarleton https://www.texannews.net/article/283,courtney-mccarter-beauty-and-brainsBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist While the next step for most students after high school is college, some take a gap year to explore their other passions. For Courtney McCarter, that...]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/283,courtney-mccarter-beauty-and-brains https://www.texannews.net/article/281,dr-emran-el-badawi-joins-college-of-liberal-and-fine-arts-as-new-deanBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist Dr. Emran El-Badawi  took over as Dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts Aug. 5, 2024. “I’ve never been a hype...]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/281,dr-emran-el-badawi-joins-college-of-liberal-and-fine-arts-as-new-dean https://www.texannews.net/article/274,kxtr-the-planet-joins-the-tarleton-galaxy-for-game-nightBY BROOKLYN MCKINNEY / Multimedia Journalist KXTR The Planet is getting ready to join forces with the Tarleton Math Club once a month on Fridays to bring students a night of fun, games, prizes an...]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:31:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/274,kxtr-the-planet-joins-the-tarleton-galaxy-for-game-night