Thunder the Fifteenth Returns | Amarillo News

Thunder the fifteenth, West Texas A&M’s rare live buffalo mascot, is back on campus and ready to roar at all five home football games this season — starting Thursday — running onto the field with his Herdsmen handlers. Meanwhile, he’s also training his successor, Sally (Thunder the sixteenth), who arrived this spring, ensuring a smooth handoff. The 13-member Herdsmen team, student ambassadors, care for both mascots and engage the community — you can meet them (and the buffalos!) next Tuesday, August 28th, from 5–7 PM at Whataburger in Canyon. This unique tradition blends school spirit, animal care, and student leadership like no other. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6937d2800a32e878