Bill that would allow concealed weapons on campus passes the House

On May 4, 2013 several bills came before the Texas House of Representatives regarding the Second Amendment to the constitution. A number of the measures supporting Second Amendment rights that passed the House and now head to the Texas Senate. One bill in particular, House Bill 972, would allow concealed weapons on university campuses. Full story

TexAnn golf places sixth in the nation at NCAA Championship

  The Tarleton TexAnn golf team shot a fourth-round 30-over 318 to finish in sixth place with a final score 90-over 1,242 at the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla. “I was pleased we got 6th place we were ranked 7th so we finished better than rankings I was pleased we played well,” Coach Jerry Doyle said. Full story

The Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council’s “Paint the Town” class kicks off with libations and Van Gogh

On May 16, the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council (CTFAC) hosted the first of a new monthly series of classes entitled “Paint the Town.”  In these classes, attendees will bring their favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint along with an artist to create their own work of art that they will take home at the end of the evening. Instructor Liz Meiron taught this class to how to paint an interpretation of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Vase with 12 Sunflowers.” Full story

Mrs. Kelli Styron named the new Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts

Kelli C. Styron, J.D. is the new dean of Tarleton State University’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Styron has served as interim dean of the college for the past 18 months. “I am grateful to have an opportunity as Dean to work with students, faculty and staff as we move forward in making Tarleton State University better than ever,” said Styron. Full story

Star Trek Into Darkness has phasers set for “stun”

Alert: Possible Spoilers

For moviegoers who were generally not invested in the Star Trek franchise prior to Abram’s 2009 Star Trek reboot, Into Darkness has much to offer for a summer blockbuster. For the long-time Star Trek fans, there is an abundance to appreciate. Even more than in the first, Star Trek Into Darkness has captured the inspiration of Star Trek without either copycatting or insulting the original. Full story