Tarleton Rodeo Tragedy
Tarleton State Rodeo Athlete Alejandra Franco Dies After Injuries in Alpine
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Alejandra Franco, a member of Tarleton State University’s rodeo team, died Thursday after suffering injuries while performing at the S.A.L.E. Arena at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. The circumstances of her injuries have not been released. Tarleton State and Sul Ross shared condolences with her family, teammates and community; Sul Ross said the rodeo weekend would continue as scheduled and counselors would be available to support athletes. A teammate remembered Franco as kind, joyful and proud to represent Tarleton, and urged people to value the everyday moments they share with others.
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Sul Ross’s Rodeo Exes and Alumni planned to hand out purple ribbons at the S.A.L.E. Arena gate on Friday and Saturday, inviting attendees to wear them or purple in Franco’s honor.
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Tarleton Rodeo had celebrated Franco’s birthday on social media on August 25, about a month before her death.
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A teammate reflected that faith did not make the loss easy or provide every answer, but could offer somewhere to turn amid grief and uncertainty.
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