Vernon Dwain Bruner, 90, entered the Lord’s presence on the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Due to COVID-19, an online memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at fbcstephenville.org or @firstbaptiststephenville Facebook Live with Dr. Ken May officiating.
A come-and-go viewing will be held at Lacy Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 and Thursday, Jan. 7. A basket will be available to place cards or expressions of condolence for the family.
Dwain was born in Kerens, Texas, to Vernon Decatur Bruner and Agnes Williamson Bruner. He was the oldest of three boys. He grew up and thrived in the small town of Kerens, where his Dad, Vernon, was the local automobile and Chevrolet dealer. His Granddad, Charlie, started the automobile business as a full-service gas station in the early 1920’s. Dwain graduated as valedictorian of Kerens High School, Class of 1947.
Tarleton State University Rodeo gets new home
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STEPHENVILLE Tarleton State University’s storied rodeo team has a new home on the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in the heart of the “Cowboy Capital.” The announcement was made recently during a celebration for rodeo athletes following the school’s participation in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association National Finals Rodeo in Arlington from Dec. 3-12.
Longtime Tarleton supporters Brad and Nancy Allen bought a portion of the iconic ranch just a stone’s throw from the university’s Stephenville campus this fall after world-renowned horse trainer Clinton Anderson switched his focus to training and showing performance horses in Arkansas.
Tarleton seals deal to acquire Bosque Crossing Apartments
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STEPHENVILLE Tarleton State University last week finalized the purchase of the Bosque Crossing Apartments, within walking distance from the Stephenville campus across West Vanderbilt Street.
Approved by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents earlier this year, the 173-unit one- and two-bedroom complex with covered parking will increase housing options for graduate students as well as students with families, those who need to remain on campus throughout their academic experience, and those with specific medical needs.
Funding $19 million plus closing costs comes from the issuance of bonds through the A&M System, to be repaid from Tarleton housing revenue.
Tarleton receives $750K to help Texas workers displaced by COVID-19
TSU Newsroom
STEPHENVILLE A $750,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will help Tarleton State University boost workers displaced by COVID-19 and assist students who stopped short of completing their undergraduate degree.
The Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant Program stems from $175 million given the THECB from the Governor s Emergency Educational Relief Fund - originally part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.
Grant money for those who qualify will cover tuition and fees, from $500 to $2,500 per semester (spring, summer and fall 2021); most awards will be $500. Application fees will be waived for previous Tarleton students.
Great Business Schools Releases National Rankings of Engineering Management Bachelor s Programs
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Great Business Schools (
https://www.greatbusinessschools.org/), a free online guide that takes students from the decision to attend business school all the way to an application and acceptance, has released four 2021 rankings of the best Engineering Management undergraduate degree programs in the US:
25 Best Bachelor s in Engineering Management for 2021
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The Top 3 Best Engineering Management Bachelor s Programs for 2021 are: 1) Stanford University; 2) Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 3) Princeton University. The Top 3 Online Engineering Management Bachelor s Programs for 2021 are: 1) Arizona State University; 2) Oregon Institute of Technology; 3) Kansas State University.