Lion Alum Named One of the Best Butchers in Dallas
A Lion alum has just been named a top butcher in the Dallas area by D Magazine. Nathan Abeyta, a 2010 graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce (now East Texas A&M University) with a bachelor’s degree in English, was featured in the article for his work at Deep Cuts Dallas, a butcher shop located at 7989 Belt Line Road in Dallas that has twice been featured in the magazine’s “Best of Big D” awards. In the article, Abeyta explained how he learned how to hunt and process animals as a child with his father. Read more at D Magazine.
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Recent ETAMU Music Graduate Wins National Competition
East Texas A&M University alum and percussionist DJ Talbot recently took first place at the Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase.
A Lambskin Legacy: What a 19th-Century Diploma Reveals About East Texas A&M’s Early Days
An alumnus recently discovered a rare diploma from 1897 and brought it back to East Texas A&M. The artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of our university.
Outstanding Alumni Honored at East Texas A&M Awards Gala
The Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26 to honor six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community.