‘Wild West Texas’ Homecoming Set for Oct. 4; Parade Entry Deadline Sept. 19

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu

CANYON, Texas — Saddle up for West Texas A&M University’s Homecoming 2025.

Registration is now open for the Oct. 4 WT Homecoming: Wild West Texas parade. Deadline is Sept. 19 to register floats, cars, livestock, bands and more for the annual parade along Russell Long Boulevard.

Registration is $50 for nonprofits, $75 for businesses and free for WT student and campus organizations.

“WT students voted for ‘Wild West Texas’ this spring, inspired by the spirit and traditions of the University,” said Ronnie Hall, WT Alumni Association executive director. “It’s a nod to the pride, grit and legacy that define both our University and the region we call home, and we know it’s going to be a thrilling weekend.”

The parade—which will be hosted by NewsChannel 10’s Ali Allison and Shelden Breshears—will be broadcast on KFDA’s MeTV (digital channel 10.4 and cable channel 127) and will stream on WT’s home page and social media platforms and KFDA’s NewsChannel 10 Plus streaming services.

Homecoming 2025 also will include The Phoenix event honoring the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, reunions, a cookout, block party and more, all culminating in the gridiron match between the Buffs and the Sul Ross State Lobos at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 in Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium.

A full schedule of events will be available at wtamu.edu/homecoming.

At the parade, check-in will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 4, and all participants must be in place by 12:30 p.m. for the parade’s kickoff at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for student organizations, people’s choice winners and community groups. Click here for parade guidelines.

Maintaining strong community ties is a component of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

That plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in September 2021. The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025; currently, it has raised more than $165 million.

About West Texas A&M University

WT, a Regional Research University, is redefining excellence in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus, as well as the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center in downtown Amarillo. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of more than 9,000 and offers 66 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees; and 44 graduate degrees, including an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree, a specialist degree and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 16 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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