Tarleton State Athlete Dies After Rodeo Event Injury in Alpine
A Tarleton State University athlete, Alejandra Franco, has died from injuries sustained during a rodeo event at the S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas on Thursday night.
Odessa Midland, TX, September 25, 2026 —
Alejandra Franco, an athlete representing Tarleton State University, has died following injuries sustained during a rodeo event. The incident occurred on Thursday night at the S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas.
Franco was participating in a rodeo event when the injuries that ultimately led to her death took place. Specific details regarding the nature of the event or the exact circumstances of the injury were not immediately available.
Following the incident, Franco received medical attention. The university has been informed of her passing. Further information regarding memorial services or tributes is expected to be released by the university or Franco’s family at a later date.
The S.A.L.E. Arena in Alpine, Texas, is a venue that hosts various rodeo and equestrian events. The full timeline of events on Thursday night, including the specific rodeo competition Franco was part of, has not been fully detailed.
Tarleton State University has not yet released a formal statement detailing the tragic event. The university community is reportedly mourning the loss of one of its student-athletes. The name of the specific rodeo event has not been provided.
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