The Young Professionals at Texas A&M-Texarkana will host their signature fundraiser, "Hats and Horses: A Day at the Deby." on Saturday, May 7.

The event will be held at the Texarkana Country Club on the Arkansas side of town from 4 to 7PM. The event will feature hors d'oeurvres, a Kentucky Derby watch party and fun throughout the evening of activities.

Attendees to the event are encouraged to wear hats in the spirit of the Kentucky Derby tradition.

Of course the Kentucky Derby is the first race of horse racings Triple Crown, which includes the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for member of the Young Professionals of A&M-Texarkana. Proceeds from the event are used to fund scholarships for A&M-Texarkana students.

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact LeAnne Wright, Associate Vice President of University Advancement, at LeAnne.Wright@tamut.edu or phone (903) 223-3078.

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