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Wednesday, December 12, 2012  West Texas A&M junior defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks was named the Ron Lenz Daktronics Division II Defensive Player of the Year, which was released Tuesday morning by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  For students at West Texas A&M, back to school meant dealing with books, managing classes and of course -- finding a parking spot. This year at WT, the parking situation was a little different.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  If you see smoke in the air, it may be because of large controlled burns between Canyon and Hereford.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Basketball fans all over the country are beside themselves as the NBA lockout continues; sports bars, however, are not worried about it affecting their business.

Sunday, August 07, 2011  University at Buffalo researchers found that not only do women share more photos on Facebook, but that they generally base their self-worth more strongly on their appearance. As a result, researchers believes that sharing photos on Facebook may be a way for women to try and boost their self-image.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Medicare was the key issue that led to a shocking win by a New York Democrat for a House seat long held by Republicans.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Friday to a rehabilitation hospital in Houston to begin the next phase of her recovery from a gunshot wound, barring medical issues that would delay the transfer, her family said Wednesday.

Sunday, December 05, 2010  People across the Panhandle bleed maroon and white and support their WTAMU Buffs, and now Dr. Marty Kuhlman has made it easy for your child to cherish the tradition.

Friday, November 26, 2010  A January buffalo slaughter on a northwest Texas ranch has reopened a long unresolved debate about what ranchers legally can do when somebody else's livestock roam onto their property.

Saturday, August 14, 2010  8 people shot, 4 fatally, after leaving party at Buffalo, NY, restaurant

Monday, August 02, 2010  Along the Canyon E-way, you may have noticed a new landmark when driving on the overpass by Mccormick Road.

Friday, June 11, 2010  Most people would only worry about being crushed by a buffalo out in the wild. It turns out the animals can be dangerous when they're mounted on walls, too.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  Next stop on President Barack Obama's Main Street economic tour is a visit today to western New York, a region that was already in decline long before the recession hit.

Monday, April 05, 2010  Canyon City commissioners were presented with a request from Buffalo Southwest Cafe, but the issue died before the debate was really considered.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009  Families of the victims of Continental Connection Flight 3407 have had an opportunity to hear details of the flight's final minutes, and they're saying it's been a difficult day for them.