Almost every small town in Texas had a theater that held special memories for those who walked through the doors and watched their first movie. It was where couples had their first dates, children saw their first Disney movie, and some just escaped reality for a couple of hours. The Varsity Theater in Canyon holds those special memories and more.
Many WT students walked through the doors of the Varsity Theater during their college years.
Author’s note: I spent many hours in the Varsity Theater with friends while attending WTAMU. It was within walking distance of the campus, and it was a great way to spend time with friends, take a break from studying, and enter a totally different world for a couple of hours. So many WT students are missing out on these memories. …