Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center

🍩✨ You’re invited! ✨🥛
Take a break and treat yourself—join us for donuts and milk!
Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, we’d love to see you there.
📅 April 9th
📍 Harrington Academic Hall ⏰ 7:30-9:00AM
📍 JBK Commons ⏰ 10:00AM-12:00PM

Come relax, connect, and enjoy something sweet with the community. Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to share this time with you!

$5 Million Gift Establishes New High Plains Christian Ministry Health Institute at WT CANYON, Texas — High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation has pledged $5 million over the next five years to establish a health institute at West Texas A&M University.

Please vote for Penni and me!

Want a way to give back to WT students in a meaningful way? The Career and Internship EXPO is on February 19, and we have a need for gently used, professional clothes for the Professional Clothing Closet.

Greatest Needs are Women’s attire: Blouses, button-ups, slacks, skirts, blazers, etc.

Men‘s attire: Slacks for taller/slender individuals

Students will have access to the Professional Clothing Closet on February 12th for EXPO Essentials Day 2. Your donation can help launch a Buff’s career success!

Drop-off location: Classroom Center 113. Contact the Office of Career and Professional Development at 806-651-2345 to schedule a drop-off time.

⚠️West Texas A&M University and Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center will close at 3pm Friday, January 23rd ⚠️

Students, check with faculty regarding course alternatives, as necessary.

Please be careful when driving, and have a good and safe weekend ❄️

The last day to add or register for classes is coming up, Buffs! Call or stop by today to speak with an advisor about your classes and schedule. 🦬🏫🎓

The City of Amarillo continues preparing for the upcoming winter storm. Our Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management is actively coordinating with all city departments and agencies. Current forecasts show a wintry mix of sleet and rain transitioning to snow, with the heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Extreme cold and wind chills below zero are expected, and conditions could change quickly.

Street Operations
• Crews are prepped to proactively treat roads with a sand and salt mixture.
• Priority areas included city maintained overpasses, major arterial intersections, high-traffic routes, emergency access roads, and drift-prone areas.

Utilities
• Utility crews are on call and ready to respond as safely and quickly as conditions allow. To report a water main break, call 806-378-6824
• The mobile utility billing unit will be closed today (1/23).
• Residents can pay online or in person until 3:30pm. https://ow.ly/TYlG50Y1Mt4

Shelter & Warming Center Information
If you or someone you know is in need of shelter during the cold weather, the following resources are available:
Warming Center:
The library is operating as a warming center during the following hours:
• Friday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Emergency Shelter
• The Tyler Street Resource Center will open for homeless sheltering all day Friday (1/23) and will remain open through Sunday (1/25) afternoon. If weather conditions remain severe, operations will be reassessed on Sunday. Follow updates on the shelter here:
https://ow.ly/7ESc50Y1Mt1
• 200 South Tyler Amarillo, TX, United States, Texas 79101
Additional warming shelter information can be found here: https://ow.ly/O1WE50Y1Mt6

Animal Management & Welfare
AMW offices and shelter will be closed to the public on Saturday, January 24. To report an animal in distress, call 806-378–3038.

Emergency Services Reminder
• Reserve 911 for true emergencies only.
• Use non-emergency numbers or online reporting tools for other issues to help crews reach those in critical need.
• For non-emergencies call: 806-378-3038

How You Can Prepare
Stay home if possible. If you must travel, slow down, increase following distance, keep your gas tank above half, and carry an emergency kit. Dress in layers, limit outdoor exposure, bring pets inside, check on neighbors, charge devices, keep flashlights handy, and use space heaters safely. Preparing ahead helps keep you safe and allows city crews to focus on critical needs.

Sign up for AMAalerts to receive real-time emergency notifications:
https://ow.ly/9aCa50Y1Mt3

Visit our Winter Weather Tips & Resources page:
https://ow.ly/zPMk50Y1Mt7wiep

Call us. We still have dates available for your holiday event.

806-651-8200

7 WT Nursing Faculty, 8 Alums to Be Honored as Panhandle Great 25 Nurses CANYON, Texas — Six faculty members and eight alumni from West Texas A&M University’s Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing will be honored Nov. 6 as 2025 Panhandle Great 25 Nurses.

Five WT Nursing Faculty Members Named to Professorships CANYON, Texas — A quintet of faculty members have been newly named to professorships in the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing at West Texas A&M University.

Happy Homecoming Week, Buffs! 🤠🎉
Get ready for a jam-packed week full of Wild West Texas fun! From parades and pep rallies to traditions you won’t want to miss, there’s something for everyone.

📅 View the full schedule at wtamu.edu/homecoming
🦬 Saddle up and join us in Canyon to celebrate Buff pride all week long!