Canyon Texas

Canyon, Texas is the friendliest "little big town" you'll ever find yourself in! This lovely town of just 11,000 people is the county seat of Randall County, home to West Texas A&M University (Go Buffs!), and a vital part of the Amarillo metropolitan area. If you happen to find yourself in Canyon, be sure to stop somewhere so everybody can say hello!

A Little Bit About Canyon, Texas

County: Randall
Surrounding towns: Umbarger, Happy, Hereford

Canyon Attractions:

Geography of Amarillo & Surrounding Areas

Palo Duro Canyon State Park – the second largest canyon in the U.S.!
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

WTAMU President Cancels Drag Show; Student Protests Erupt

The president's unprecedented decision was immediately met with a large-scale student protest.

Lori Crofford

Are WTAMU Sporting Events Worth The Price Of Admission?

We're all looking to maximize our fun for our money. WT athletics is one way to do it.

Ryan Kramer

Canyon, Texas is Growing! Soon This Property Will Have New Life

Canyon is a great sister to Amarillo. They are expanding and growing by leaps and bounds.

Lori Crofford

Suddenly Canyon's Square Lost Another Restaurant

If you spend any time in Canyon, you have undoubtedly enjoyed businesses on the Square. They have a ton to offer. Canyon is the little town that could and does. They do pretty well.

Melissa Bartlett

WTAMU Is In The NCAA Basketball Tourney? Sweet 16 To Be Exact.

Time to pack the First United Bank Center and advance those Buffaloes!

Ryan Kramer

Great News! Canyon IS Getting a Whataburger

Have you been in this situation? You're a WT student pulling an all-nighter studying and getting ready for some big exams and you have the craving for a Whataburger Taquito, but since you're in Canyon, you're out of luck unless you drive to Hollywood Rd.

Lori Crofford

Easter Perfection! Bunnies Coming To Hugo’s On The Square

Here comes Peter Cottontail, it's that time of year for the bunnies to come hopping down the bunny trail and Easter is on the way.

Lori Crofford

Into Intense Workouts? Here's Where To Find Crossfit In Amarillo.

If you're into intense workouts, here are some places you can try CrossFit in Amarillo.

Charlie

Canyon Native Makes Simon Cowell Scowl on America’s Got Talent

Don't you just love to see someone from the area, go off and make some waves on a TV Show? It's fun to watch.

Lori Crofford

Alas! Atrocious Poetry Writers Of Amarillo Have A Open Stage

Are you a fan of poetry? Do you write poetry? Is it bad poetry?

Lori Crofford

West Texas A&M University a Beautiful Treasure in the Panhandle

When it comes to higher education, it's always great to have a university close to home and we are lucky enough to have West Texas A&M University in our backyard.

Lori Crofford

Too Close For Comfort or Plenty of BBQ For the Texas Panhandle?

I know it is still pretty early in the year but can we sit back and dream about the smell of barbecue? I mean one of the biggest events in our area is our barbecue cook-offs. Amarillo has its Good Times Celebration Barbecue.

Melissa Bartlett