Texan News
Tarleton community reacts to Apple’s entry into textbook market
February 03, 2012
By Texan News Service
Tarleton members had mixed reactions to Apple’s announcement that it will begin distributing electronic textbooks; cost, technology failures and comfort were factors for those interviewed on campus this week.
February 03, 2012
By Texan News Service
Tarleton members had mixed reactions to Apple’s announcement that it will begin distributing electronic textbooks; cost, technology failures and comfort were factors for those interviewed on campus this week.
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News
Campus Liquor Violations Spiked in 2010
February 01, 2012
By George Storm and Kaley Heflin, Texan News Service
The Tarleton State University’s annual security report on crime statistics from 2010 shows a significant increase in liquor law violations.
February 01, 2012
By George Storm and Kaley Heflin, Texan News Service
The Tarleton State University’s annual security report on crime statistics from 2010 shows a significant increase in liquor law violations.
Curious About Crime On And Off Campus?
January 31, 2012
By Texan News Service
Check out two new interactive maps from the Texan News Service – one detailing crimes reported to the Tarleton State University police and the other showing crimes reported to Stephenville police.
January 31, 2012
By Texan News Service
Check out two new interactive maps from the Texan News Service – one detailing crimes reported to the Tarleton State University police and the other showing crimes reported to Stephenville police.
Renowned pianist Cecile Licad to perform at Tarleton
January 26, 2012
By Tarleton State University
Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Cecile Licad will perform a guest recital at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center theatre as part of the Department of Fine Arts' annual piano festival.
January 26, 2012
By Tarleton State University
Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Cecile Licad will perform a guest recital at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center theatre as part of the Department of Fine Arts' annual piano festival.
Features
Tarleton community reacts to Apple’s entry into textbook market
February 03, 2012
By Texan News Service
Tarleton members had mixed reactions to Apple’s announcement that it will begin distributing electronic textbooks; cost, technology failures and comfort were factors for those interviewed on campus this week.
February 03, 2012
By Texan News Service
Tarleton members had mixed reactions to Apple’s announcement that it will begin distributing electronic textbooks; cost, technology failures and comfort were factors for those interviewed on campus this week.
Mr. TSU, Deriek Iglesias: The Man behind the Face of Tarleton State
November 22, 2011
By Ian Troub, Texan News Service
His face is everywhere. He is on Tarleton’s home page; he graces the cover of The Tarleton State University Magazine 2011, and he smiles from the street banners plastered all over the Stephenville campus. He is “the Face of Tarleton State University,” the very embodiment of school spirit and an expert on century-old traditions. He is Mr. TSU.
November 22, 2011
By Ian Troub, Texan News Service
His face is everywhere. He is on Tarleton’s home page; he graces the cover of The Tarleton State University Magazine 2011, and he smiles from the street banners plastered all over the Stephenville campus. He is “the Face of Tarleton State University,” the very embodiment of school spirit and an expert on century-old traditions. He is Mr. TSU.
Commissioner Jim Pack
November 22, 2011
By Stephanee Rhodes, Texan News Service
Erath County Commissioner Jim Pack of precinct 1 dedicates his full time to his county. Not only does Pack take on the complete workload of being a county commissioner but he is also a volunteer firefighter, a father, a husband of 33 years, a Navy veteran, and a longhorn breeder.
November 22, 2011
By Stephanee Rhodes, Texan News Service
Erath County Commissioner Jim Pack of precinct 1 dedicates his full time to his county. Not only does Pack take on the complete workload of being a county commissioner but he is also a volunteer firefighter, a father, a husband of 33 years, a Navy veteran, and a longhorn breeder.
Sports
Report: Rangers' Hamilton has relapse with alcohol
February 03, 2012
By Associated Press
The Dallas Morning News is reporting Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse earlier this week when he drank alcohol at a bar.
February 03, 2012
By Associated Press
The Dallas Morning News is reporting Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse earlier this week when he drank alcohol at a bar.
UIL realignment moves 4A champ Lake Travis to 5A
February 02, 2012
By JIM VERTUNO,AP Sports Writer
Lake Travis' domination of Class 4A football is over. Growing enrollment has pushed the powerhouse Texas program into a new level of competition.
February 02, 2012
By JIM VERTUNO,AP Sports Writer
Lake Travis' domination of Class 4A football is over. Growing enrollment has pushed the powerhouse Texas program into a new level of competition.
Big 12 race tightens up as teams pass midway mark
February 01, 2012
By Dave Skretta, Associated Press Sports Writer
Kansas coach Bill Self is sticking by the prediction he made back in October, before the season began and long before the Big 12 race started heating up.
February 01, 2012
By Dave Skretta, Associated Press Sports Writer
Kansas coach Bill Self is sticking by the prediction he made back in October, before the season began and long before the Big 12 race started heating up.
Associated Press
World
2 Chileans held in Peru: Innocents or spies?
February 03, 2012
By Carla Salazar and Martin Villena, Associated Press
A piece of advice for Chilean visitors to Peru: It's best not to pitch your tent next to a military base, especially if you're carrying a camera.
February 03, 2012
By Carla Salazar and Martin Villena, Associated Press
A piece of advice for Chilean visitors to Peru: It's best not to pitch your tent next to a military base, especially if you're carrying a camera.
Juarez police leave their homes after 5 are slain
February 02, 2012
By JUAN CARLOS LLORCA, Associated Press
Every one of the 2,500 police officers in this Mexican border city has been ordered to leave home and stay in a hotel after the killing of five officers by a local drug cartel
February 02, 2012
By JUAN CARLOS LLORCA, Associated Press
Every one of the 2,500 police officers in this Mexican border city has been ordered to leave home and stay in a hotel after the killing of five officers by a local drug cartel
Palestinians hurl shoes at visiting UN chief
February 02, 2012
By IBRAHIM BARZAK,Associated Press
Dozens of Palestinians on Thursday tried to block U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon from entering the Gaza Strip and pelted his armored convoy with shoes and sticks, accusing him of being unfairly biased toward Israel.
February 02, 2012
By IBRAHIM BARZAK,Associated Press
Dozens of Palestinians on Thursday tried to block U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon from entering the Gaza Strip and pelted his armored convoy with shoes and sticks, accusing him of being unfairly biased toward Israel.
National
Cancer charity confronts backlash over grant cuts
February 03, 2012
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer
The renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, including all seven in California, and at least one top official has quit, reportedly in protest.
February 03, 2012
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer
The renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some of Komen's local affiliates are openly upset, including all seven in California, and at least one top official has quit, reportedly in protest.
American Airlines aims to cut 13,000 jobs
February 02, 2012
By DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer
The parent of American Airlines wants to eliminate about 13,000 jobs — 15 percent of its workforce — as the nation's third-biggest airline remakes itself under bankruptcy protection.
February 02, 2012
By DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer
The parent of American Airlines wants to eliminate about 13,000 jobs — 15 percent of its workforce — as the nation's third-biggest airline remakes itself under bankruptcy protection.
Romney: Not focused on poor, they have safety net
February 02, 2012
By KASIE HUNT, Associated Press
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, confident after his Florida primary victory, ended up inviting criticism Wednesday when he said he's "not concerned about the very poor" because they have an "ample safety net."
February 02, 2012
By KASIE HUNT, Associated Press
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney, confident after his Florida primary victory, ended up inviting criticism Wednesday when he said he's "not concerned about the very poor" because they have an "ample safety net."
Texas / Regional
Dallas area 1st in Texas to emerge from drought
February 03, 2012
By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press
The rain that started trickling into Texas in the fall may finally be making a dent in Dallas, but the rest of the massive state is still a long way off from being out of a historic drought, and climate experts are warning against any premature partying.
February 03, 2012
By RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI, Associated Press
The rain that started trickling into Texas in the fall may finally be making a dent in Dallas, but the rest of the massive state is still a long way off from being out of a historic drought, and climate experts are warning against any premature partying.
Ex-Central Texas pastor accused of murdering wife
February 02, 2012
By Associated Press
A former Central Texas pastor has been jailed on a capital murder charge in the March 2011 mobile home fire that killed his wife.
February 02, 2012
By Associated Press
A former Central Texas pastor has been jailed on a capital murder charge in the March 2011 mobile home fire that killed his wife.
Retail gasoline prices jump 13 cents across Texas
February 02, 2012
By Associated Press, Texan News Service
Retail gasoline prices have jumped 13 cents across Texas.
February 02, 2012
By Associated Press, Texan News Service
Retail gasoline prices have jumped 13 cents across Texas.