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1 dead, struck by pickup truck in Wednesday morning crash near Bushland
Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that one person was killed after being hit by a pick-up on an I-40 service road west of Bushland on Wednesday morning.
Pedestrian hit, killed on I-40 service road west of Bushland
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — A pedestrian hit was killed on the I-40 service road, west of Bushland. The crash happened around 6 a.m. near Adkisson Road. The victim was hit by a pickup and pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup, a 2007 Ford F250, driven by Timothy...
Top WT students, others honored at end-of-year ceremony
CANYON — Two first-generation college students were recognized as West Texas A&M University Woman and Man of the Year during an April 19 celebration. Yadhira “Yaya” Avalos, a junior biology / pre-med major from Hereford, and Filiberto Avila, a senior digital media and communication major from Spearman, were among several students recognized at the year-end All-University Honors Ceremony.
West Texas A&M University Ranch Horse Team, 2 students named reserve national champions
West Texas A&M University announced that its ranch horse team was recently named reserve national champion in Division 1 of the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association Show, and two students were named reserve national champions.
#1 West Texas A&M softball splits doubleheader with Angelo State on final games of regular season
CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - The #1 West Texas A&M Lady Buffs split Saturday’s doubleheader with #22 Angleo State on Saturday. In the first game, Lauren Granger came up with the big hit with a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning to put the Lady Buffs up four.
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon team up with Amarillo College, Xcel Energy for Day of Caring
The United Way of Amarillo & Canyon released information on its Day of Caring in which Amarillo College and Xcel Energy will team up with the United Way on Friday and volunteer at community organizations throughout Amarillo and Canyon.
Randall County Master Gardeners to host annual plant sale this Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Randall County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale in Amarillo Saturday. The plant sale will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until sell out at Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center, 6500 W. Amarillo Blvd. Organizers say some of...
Traffic blocked at I-27, FM 2210 in Randall County due to cattle in the roadway
According to an advisory published Tuesday morning by the Randall County Sheriff's Office, traffic was blocked between Rockwell and Sundown as of 9 a.m. while deputies worked to clear cattle away from the roadway.
SFA hires West Texas A&M’s McBroom as new athletic director
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Michael McBroom has been appointed director of athletics at Stephen F. Austin State University by Interim President Gina Oglesbee and The University of Texas System. Currently serving as director of athletics at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, McBroom will officially join the Department of Athletics on May 15.
Purina donates $25,000 to Deaf Smith County Humane Society for spay and neuter program
Pet food manufacturer Purina announced that its factory team in Hereford recently delivered a $25,000 donation to the Deaf Smith County Human Society to support a program for spay and neuter surgeries.
School is *almost* out for summer!
As the spring semester winds down at the School of Music at West Texas A&M University, we’re going to revisit recent performances by the school’s illustrious faculty who are constantly performing music in the Canyon/Amarillo Area and taking their talents on the road to perform in various venues throughout our surrounding region, the State of Texas, and the throughout the country!
WT Concert, Symphonic bands to offer free spring performances
CANYON The West Texas A&M University Concert Band and Symphonic Band will highlight celestial fantasies and mystical voyages at their upcoming spring concerts. The bands will perform, respectively, at 6 and 8 p.m. May 1 in Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall on WT’s Canyon campus. Admission is free. The...
4th annual ‘Cars for Kids and Poker Run’ happening this Saturday
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The fourth annual ‘Cars for Kids and Poker Run’ event benefiting Fill with Hope is happening this Saturday, April 27. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. at the Happy State Bank Stadium. Tickets can be purchased for $5 each...
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