STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 In observance of Independence Day, all Tarleton State University administrative offices will close at noon Friday, July 3. Normal operating hours resume Monday, July 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University Health Center, Tarleton Alumni Association offices and the university\u2019s Welcome Center will close at noon Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Tarleton State libraries will close at noon Friday and remain closed Saturday and Sunday. The Dick Smith Library in Stephenville reopens Monday at 7:30 a.m. and the Rickett Library in Fort Worth reopens at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Campus Recreation and the Aquatics Center will be open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, will close Saturday, and then will reopen at 1 p.m. Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of an emergency on campus during the holiday, contact the University Police Department at 254-968-9265, or dial 911.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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