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Roger Sayer, the original soundtrack organist for the movie “Interstellar,” is scheduled to perform a concert at First Presbyterian Church (First Pres) in Amarillo on Tuesday, Oct. 6. There will be two showings, one from 5 to 7 p.m. and the other 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are available on the church’s website for $25,...
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On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) Police Department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of its new facility on Monty Platt Drive. Several individuals spoke at the event, including Vice President for Philanthropy and External Relations Dr. Todd Rasberry, Vice President of the Student Government Association
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On Sept. 8, the USDA released one billion male sterile flies into the wild as a response to the New World screwworm outbreak. This method has been utilized since the last major outbreak in 1933. This method makes reproduction impossible because the amount of sterile males outnumber fertile males. When a wild female mates with...
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On Sept. 21, 2026, West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) welcomed businessman and TV personality Kevin O’Leary as the latest speaker in the Hill Institute’s speaker series. After an introduction by WTAMU Vice President of Philanthropy and External Relations Todd Rasberry, O’Leary spoke for 25 minutes about entrepreneurship and business mentality in a talk advert
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Around 3:45 yesterday, Aug. 26 a motor vehicle accident occurred involving a 4 month old, her mother and grandmother, at the stop light located on 4th street and 26th avenue. Following the incident, several students rushed to assisted them, as well as Hannah Green, WT Baptist Student Ministry Associate Director. The family involved are looking...
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Oklahoma City will be hosting GalaxyCon May 22-24, 2026. The event will be held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, featuring celebrity appearances, cosplay competitions and gaming events. Event hours are Friday from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There...
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As the 2026 spring semester comes to a close, here is a need-to-know checklist before the summer kicks off. The last day of classes will be held Wednesday, May 6. Following Dead Day, finals will begin May 8 and finish May 14. Lab classes will take their final exams on the last official...
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Luis Abraham Martinez Jr. was named the 2025-2026 West Texas A&M (WT) Man of the Year. During the annual honors ceremony, one male and one female student are recognized for their overall impact on campus. A finance international business major from Pampa, Texas, Martinez stands out for his academic success, leadership, and service to...
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The West Texas A&M University (WT) women’s golf team had a competitive season this year. Head Coach of the WT women’s golf team, Meredith Jameson said that WT has had many successful seasons. “Our Lady’s Golf team has been really good throughout the years,” Jameson said. This season, the team has showcased high...
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A newly revived organization, known as MindSpark, is giving students hands-on experience in marketing and media production while serving as the college’s internal creative agency. MindSpark was originally founded over 10 years ago by Dr. Leigh Browning as MediaMind, but the organization eventually faded after Browning passed away. Due to the gap in experient
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