https://www.texannews.net/author/16,mackenzie-johnson en Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/713,aqha-women-of-influence-honor-highlights-bobbie-walton-s-role-in-shaping-tarleton-s-equine-programBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief More often than not, permanent passions grow and develop with time. The most beloved ambitions typically don’t sink their roots into one’s dreams overnight, bu...]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/713,aqha-women-of-influence-honor-highlights-bobbie-walton-s-role-in-shaping-tarleton-s-equine-program https://www.texannews.net/article/700,from-the-editor-s-desk-a-letter-to-end-the-semesterBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief The amount of time it takes to walk across a graduation stage falls anywhere between 10 and 12 seconds. This includes the span spent trying not to trip over th...]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/700,from-the-editor-s-desk-a-letter-to-end-the-semester https://www.texannews.net/article/699,tarleton-rodeo-dominates-early-season-standingsBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief With the closing of the fall semester comes a celebration of a successful season across several beloved Tarleton sports. Football has posted a nationally ranke...]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/699,tarleton-rodeo-dominates-early-season-standings https://www.texannews.net/article/680,where-christmas-takes-root-in-erath-countyBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief Roughly 365 days of the year, Erath County is home to squatty, spindly mesquite trees, low-hanging pecan branches and the thin, scaly bark of cedar elms.While...]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/680,where-christmas-takes-root-in-erath-county https://www.texannews.net/article/668,sara-rader-s-journey-to-building-the-blueprint-for-agricultural-successBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief Graduating college is a milestone moment.Leading up to that momentous ceremony, your senior year is filled with the tasks of applying for internships, finalizi...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/668,sara-rader-s-journey-to-building-the-blueprint-for-agricultural-success https://www.texannews.net/article/659,tarleton-crowns-2025-mr-and-ms-tsuBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief In the town of Stephenville, a town recognized most for its four-legged residents and the owners who accompany them, the townsfolk who fill it are often more a...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/659,tarleton-crowns-2025-mr-and-ms-tsu https://www.texannews.net/article/636,walker-guy-selected-as-new-texan-riderBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief Walker Guy is used to the feel of his horse’s feet shifting beneath him on an arena dirt floor, and while his horse’s movements are essentially an extension of...]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/636,walker-guy-selected-as-new-texan-rider https://www.texannews.net/article/592,tarleton-rodeo-defends-men-s-title-women-s-reserve-at-2025-cnfrBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief For many student athletes, summer serves as the bookend of a busy school year, marking the chance for them to prepare for the approaching season ahead without...]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/592,tarleton-rodeo-defends-men-s-title-women-s-reserve-at-2025-cnfr https://www.texannews.net/article/589,from-the-editor-s-desk-a-letter-to-start-the-semesterBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief Getting to sit down and write an editor’s note is an unprecedented experience for me, but I wanted the chance to step outside the parameters of an article to m...]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/589,from-the-editor-s-desk-a-letter-to-start-the-semester https://www.texannews.net/article/588,four-tarleton-seniors-punch-their-last-ticket-to-the-college-national-finals-rodeoThe stage is set for the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), taking place June 15–21 in Casper, Wyoming, and 11 Tarleton Rodeo athletes have earned a spot to compete for the gold.At 2024’s CNFR...]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:53:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/588,four-tarleton-seniors-punch-their-last-ticket-to-the-college-national-finals-rodeo https://www.texannews.net/article/572,the-criteria-of-a-cowgirl-kiley-morgan-crafted-her-own-journey-in-mediaBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor Within the glossy pages of a Western magazine, a cowgirl more than likely will take printed shape astride a horse. She probably has a worn rope in her hand, sp...]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/572,the-criteria-of-a-cowgirl-kiley-morgan-crafted-her-own-journey-in-media https://www.texannews.net/article/557,disney-s-live-action-snow-white-has-sparked-controversyBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor It's common knowledge that Disney's live-action movie adaptations often struggle to win fan approval.Disney’s 2025 released “Snow White” seems to be no excepti...]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/557,disney-s-live-action-snow-white-has-sparked-controversy https://www.texannews.net/article/558,tarleton-state-rodeo-wins-big-at-ranger-college-rodeoBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor In typical Texan fashion, Tarleton Rodeo clean swept another weekend at the Ranger College Rodeo in Sweetwater, Texas, March 27-29. As of March 31, 2025,...]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/558,tarleton-state-rodeo-wins-big-at-ranger-college-rodeo https://www.texannews.net/article/540,expert-insight-into-conquering-procrastinationBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor Procrastination is a struggle faced by people of all demographics, but it can take a broader form among college students.Generally, assignments are assigned, w...]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/540,expert-insight-into-conquering-procrastination https://www.texannews.net/article/531,a-guide-to-thriving-at-your-first-or-next-professional-conferenceBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor One of the most effective ways to instill fear and dread into the hearts and minds of many adults is to utter the word “conference.”Stuffy rooms in desperate n...]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/531,a-guide-to-thriving-at-your-first-or-next-professional-conference https://www.texannews.net/article/530,bingo-in-the-backwoodsBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor The words “There is not much to do around here” is a phrase often spoken in the town of Stephenville and its surrounding areas.Although this may be true to a c...]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:15:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/530,bingo-in-the-backwoods https://www.texannews.net/article/519,the-spring-season-for-tarleton-college-rodeo-is-officially-underwayBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor After nearly four months of swinging ropes in the practice pen with frozen fingers and keeping barrel horses in shape beneath many layers, the spring season of...]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/519,the-spring-season-for-tarleton-college-rodeo-is-officially-underway https://www.texannews.net/article/507,the-passion-gartman-keeps-in-her-guitar-caseBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor Not everyone is born with a passion. True ambition for a certain area doesn’t fill the lives of everyone from the get-go; it’s often shaped through life e...]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/507,the-passion-gartman-keeps-in-her-guitar-case https://www.texannews.net/article/494,the-newest-restaurant-on-the-block-a-review-on-the-seekerBY HAELEY CARPENTER AND MACKENZIE JOHNSONEditor-in-Chief and Managing Editor A new restaurant has taken residence on the South Loop in Stephenville, Texas. In affiliation and close proximity...]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/494,the-newest-restaurant-on-the-block-a-review-on-the-seeker https://www.texannews.net/article/465,top-5-book-boyfriendsBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 50% of single people actually don’t want a relationship, and surprisingly enough, more women are recorded t...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/465,top-5-book-boyfriends https://www.texannews.net/article/437,the-third-gilmore-girl-you-may-have-forgotten-aboutBY MACKENZIE JOHNSONManaging Editor My last name is not Gilmore. In fact, although only three letters apart in the alphabet, the last name Johnson doesn’t even closely resemble Gilmore. But...]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/437,the-third-gilmore-girl-you-may-have-forgotten-about https://www.texannews.net/article/417,the-texan-rodeo-rundown-the-curtain-closes-on-tarleton-s-fall-rodeo-seasonBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Managing Editor  Tarleton's fall season of college rodeo has officially ended as of Nov. 9, 2024.And how did the Texans fare in that first semester? Well enough t...]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:27:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/417,the-texan-rodeo-rundown-the-curtain-closes-on-tarleton-s-fall-rodeo-season https://www.texannews.net/article/401,a-friendship-made-of-steel-carlee-sims-and-kaycee-thomasBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist It is scientifically believed that there are several factors subconsciously taken into account when presented with the opportunity to befriend someone...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/401,a-friendship-made-of-steel-carlee-sims-and-kaycee-thomas https://www.texannews.net/article/392,unwrapping-the-traditions-of-gift-givingBY MACKNZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist The season of gift giving is upon us. Between family members, friends, coworkers and everyone in between, people are expected to give each other gifts....]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/392,unwrapping-the-traditions-of-gift-giving https://www.texannews.net/article/378,the-spookiest-night-on-arena-dirt-tarleton-s-halloween-rodeoBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON /Multimedia Journalist 364 days of the year, Stephenville, Texas, crawls with rodeo athletes of all kinds. The other singular day of the year, Stephenville is still fill...]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:08:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/378,the-spookiest-night-on-arena-dirt-tarleton-s-halloween-rodeo https://www.texannews.net/article/355,the-texan-rodeo-rundown-tarleton-brings-the-heat-to-the-desert-of-alpine-texasBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist Tarleton rodeo packed their bags and trekked the six hour commute to Alpine, Texas, Sept.26-28 for the second college rodeo of the semester. Tarl...]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/355,the-texan-rodeo-rundown-tarleton-brings-the-heat-to-the-desert-of-alpine-texas https://www.texannews.net/article/354,the-texan-rodeo-rundown-season-opener-at-eastern-new-mexico-universityBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist The steady dropping of temperatures, shorter days and midterms not only marks the beginning of fall for Tarleton State University students, but also r...]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/354,the-texan-rodeo-rundown-season-opener-at-eastern-new-mexico-university https://www.texannews.net/article/350,texas-a-m-agrilife-leads-in-peanut-researchBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist In the scorching hot temperatures of July, a large majority of people excessively apply sunscreen, park themselves in their air conditioned homes and...]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/350,texas-a-m-agrilife-leads-in-peanut-research https://www.texannews.net/article/325,plating-homecoming-tradition-who-s-behind-tarleton-s-purple-pancakesBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist On the winner’s podium of Tarleton homecoming events, Purple Pancakes may just take the gold medal for being one of the most treasured traditions.&nbs...]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:59:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/325,plating-homecoming-tradition-who-s-behind-tarleton-s-purple-pancakes https://www.texannews.net/article/314,what-keeps-the-doty-rodeo-complex-lights-on-every-tuesday-nightBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist  Stephenville, Texas has much to offer for its many rodeo residents. A main one being plenty of roping, tying and barrel racing jackpots to atten...]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:40:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/314,what-keeps-the-doty-rodeo-complex-lights-on-every-tuesday-night https://www.texannews.net/article/300,chancellor-john-sharp-shares-his-visionBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist When Tarleton State University’s Stephenville campus was born 125 years ago, 127 students were enrolled and there was one single building on the John...]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:23:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/300,chancellor-john-sharp-shares-his-vision https://www.texannews.net/article/286,beyond-the-buckles-tarleton-rodeo-measures-success-past-the-hardwareBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist Out of the entire English language, title is the term that Tarleton State University’s rodeo team may just be most familiar with.Tarleton rodeo is com...]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/286,beyond-the-buckles-tarleton-rodeo-measures-success-past-the-hardware https://www.texannews.net/article/282,what-the-agricultural-communicators-of-tomorrow-are-doing-todayBY MACKENZIE JOHNSON / Multimedia Journalist  Tarleton State University is nearly bursting out of the seams of the Stephenville stitched community. Newly painted spots of a parking gara...]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/282,what-the-agricultural-communicators-of-tomorrow-are-doing-today