Statue To Honor Dr. Engler To Be Unveiled

According to a release from the university, a permanent testament to the impact of Dr. Paul Engler, the larger-than-life cattleman and philanthropist, will soon be unveiled at West Texas A&M University.

An 800-pound, 7-foot-tall bronze statue of Dr. Engler will be under wraps until 10 a.m. Oct. 11, when the sculpture will be revealed in front of WT’s Happy State Bank Academic & Research Building on Russell Long Boulevard. The ceremony is part of Homecoming Week festivities.

Engler approved the sculpture personally before his death in May at age 94. It will greet students and visitors as they enter WT’s ag complex.