https://www.texannews.net/author/25,bethany-kilpatrick en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/796,to-bleed-purple-is-becoming-more-popularBY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor “Texas’s best kept secret,” better known as Tarleton State University, is becoming less of a secret and more of a trend. What used to be considered a moderate...]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/796,to-bleed-purple-is-becoming-more-popular https://www.texannews.net/article/777,the-preacher-s-kid-chose-christianity-on-their-ownBY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor Growing up in a small, southern community at a big church as the preacher’s kid comes with a lot of pressure. Rumors and expectations could cause an individua...]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/777,the-preacher-s-kid-chose-christianity-on-their-own https://www.texannews.net/article/776,soldier-tarleton-texan-talks-operation-epic-fury-and-serving-in-the-middle-eastBY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran due, what the administration said, was growing nuclear threats in the region. “Operation E...]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:04:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/776,soldier-tarleton-texan-talks-operation-epic-fury-and-serving-in-the-middle-east https://www.texannews.net/article/751,saddle-up-tarleton-rodeo-is-off-to-a-great-start-in-2026BY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor It is no secret that the “Cowboy Capital of the World” is home to some of the most impressive cowboys and cowgirls there is to offer. However, not many have t...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/751,saddle-up-tarleton-rodeo-is-off-to-a-great-start-in-2026 https://www.texannews.net/article/746,when-one-texan-hurts-we-all-hurtBY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor While driving home for the holidays, Tarleton State University freshman Hank Newman was involved in a devastating accident that would require him to be medeva...]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/746,when-one-texan-hurts-we-all-hurt https://www.texannews.net/article/732,tarleton-s-baptist-student-ministry-bsm-focuses-on-loving-christ-and-their-communityBY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor I will never forget the day two girls my age stopped me while walking through campus and prayed for me. The students then told me they were a part of Tarleton...]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/732,tarleton-s-baptist-student-ministry-bsm-focuses-on-loving-christ-and-their-community https://www.texannews.net/article/718,missing-a-game-is-not-an-option-180-cadets-fly-to-west-pointBY BETHANY KILPATRICKManaging Editor Attend a Tarleton State athletics event once, and you will quickly notice one of the loudest and proudest student organizations there is: the Texan Corps of C...]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/718,missing-a-game-is-not-an-option-180-cadets-fly-to-west-point https://www.texannews.net/article/667,tarleton-student-leaders-claim-god-is-good-through-all-seasons-of-lifeBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist If you grew up in the Bible Belt, then you have probably heard, “God is good,” your whole life. However, if you turn on the news for five minutes, the w...]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/667,tarleton-student-leaders-claim-god-is-good-through-all-seasons-of-life https://www.texannews.net/article/655,tarleton-s-annual-5k-kicks-off-homecoming-2025BY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist On your mark, get set, go! Homecoming week was off to a great start after students, faculty and community members participated in the annual Memorial Ho...]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/655,tarleton-s-annual-5k-kicks-off-homecoming-2025 https://www.texannews.net/article/645,lingleville-baptist-church-what-is-happening-on-the-hill-in-the-middle-of-nowhereBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist In a town that is jokingly said to have more cows than people, there is a church on a hill that is experiencing astronomical growth and is buzzing with...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/645,lingleville-baptist-church-what-is-happening-on-the-hill-in-the-middle-of-nowhere https://www.texannews.net/article/630,the-tarleton-stock-horse-team-where-perseverance-is-provenBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist The cowboy lifestyle takes grit and determination, making it unfit for many. However, 21 Tarleton State University students choose it every day as membe...]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/630,the-tarleton-stock-horse-team-where-perseverance-is-proven https://www.texannews.net/article/619,the-newest-of-texas-red-dirt-music-dalton-wambles-and-the-dreaded-fewBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Five unlikely Tarleton students have formed a connection over their love of music and are watching opportunities reveal themselves as their talent and d...]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/619,the-newest-of-texas-red-dirt-music-dalton-wambles-and-the-dreaded-few https://www.texannews.net/article/606,jacob-chaverria-inspiring-others-to-become-true-texan-leadersBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist In a world full of followers, Tarleton State University student Jacob Chaverria goes against the crowd and dedicates his college career to becoming a le...]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/606,jacob-chaverria-inspiring-others-to-become-true-texan-leaders https://www.texannews.net/article/585,brianna-brink-is-a-woman-of-god-ready-to-step-into-the-medical-fieldBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Brianna Renee Brink, better known as Bri, will be graduating from Tarleton State University on May 16, 2025, at 9 a.m.  at the Tarleton Memorial St...]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/585,brianna-brink-is-a-woman-of-god-ready-to-step-into-the-medical-field https://www.texannews.net/article/569,god-is-for-everybodyBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Adam Medina grew up trying to figure out how to get through the day; however, his life now is centered around pursuing the purpose he believes God has g...]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/569,god-is-for-everybody https://www.texannews.net/article/553,spring-weather-means-exploring-where-the-dinosaurs-roamedBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Flowing rivers, enormous rocks, trails through mysterious woods and even dinosaur tracks lie in a place approximately 40 minutes from the campus of Tarl...]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/553,spring-weather-means-exploring-where-the-dinosaurs-roamed https://www.texannews.net/article/544,running-improves-mental-physical-healthBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist It is springtime in Stephenville, Texas, which means it’s time for new goals and a renewed state of physical and mental health.  It is time to lace...]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/544,running-improves-mental-physical-health https://www.texannews.net/article/516,tarleton-runners-busy-year-roundBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist From cross country season to track and field season, the runners of Tarleton State University are speedy, driven and beaming with purple pride.The athle...]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/516,tarleton-runners-busy-year-round https://www.texannews.net/article/500,lingleville-baptist-church-offers-the-hill-ministry-for-young-adultsBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist About 15 minutes from Tarleton State University's campus lies a church on a hill in Lingleville, Texas, that hosts weekly gatherings for young adults fr...]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/500,lingleville-baptist-church-offers-the-hill-ministry-for-young-adults https://www.texannews.net/article/482,paradigm-celebrates-over-100-salvationsBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Some call it a revival, others call it a movement of God. Regardless of what it should be called, something undeniable is happening in Stephenville, Tex...]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/482,paradigm-celebrates-over-100-salvations https://www.texannews.net/article/475,dancing-into-the-spring-semesterBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Five, six, seven, eight! A new club sport has been established at Tarleton State University, and they are ready to leap into action.The Tarleton Elite D...]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/475,dancing-into-the-spring-semester https://www.texannews.net/article/460,finding-love-across-the-hallwayBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist Love is in the air at Tarleton State University this February, but for Paige Davis and Adam Stone, love has been in the air since day one in the halls o...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/460,finding-love-across-the-hallway https://www.texannews.net/article/443,tarleton-s-take-on-the-tiktok-banBY BETHANY KILPATRICKMultimedia Journalist On Jan. 18, 2025, the most downloaded app of 2024, TikTok, became unavailable to all users in America.According to AP News, TikTok threatened national s...]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/443,tarleton-s-take-on-the-tiktok-ban https://www.texannews.net/article/429,duck-class-of-28-received-their-corps-brassBY BETHANY KILPATRICK / Multimedia Journalist The Tarleton State University Texan Corps of Cadets Duck Class of 2028 received their brass at the Brass Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the...]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/429,duck-class-of-28-received-their-corps-brass https://www.texannews.net/article/419,the-cowboy-capital-s-reputation-explainedBY BETHANY KILPATRICK / Multimedia Journalist The city of Stephenville, Texas, is proudly known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, but much of that is attributed to its reputation beyond the cow...]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/419,the-cowboy-capital-s-reputation-explained