Pampa, Texas, United States, is a city located in the northern part of the state, approximately 100 miles east of Amarillo. It experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city has a rich history and heritage, having been founded in the late 19th century as a railroad town. It is known for its agriculture, particularly cotton and wheat farming, and is also home to several historical landmarks and cultural attractions.
Famous Persons from Pampa, Texas, United States
- Braian Martínez - Born on August 18, 1999 - Association football player
- Paulo Angeles - Born on October 27, 1997 - Actor
- Kelsey Merritt - Born on October 1, 1996 - Model
- Eliza Pineda - Born on August 23, 1995 - Model, Singer, and Actor
- Ritz Azul - Born on January 11, 1994 - Model, Television presenter, and Actor
- Luciano Guaycochea - Born on April 24, 1992 - Association football player
- Michael Miranda - Born on December 12, 1990 - Basketball player
- Agustina Quinteros - Born on September 24, 1990 - Beauty pageant contestant
- Julio César Furch - Born on July 29, 1989 - Association football player
- Jason Paul Laxamana - Born on September 21, 1987 - Film director, and Writer
- Mark Canlas - Born on June 15, 1986 - Basketball player
- Luis Maria Alfageme - Born on December 17, 1984 - Association football player
- Esteban López - Born on June 11, 1984 - Basketball player
- Joseph Bitangcol - Born on March 28, 1984 - Television actor, and Actor
- Coni - Born on February 19, 1984 - Actor
- Karen Souza - Born on January 10, 1984 - Jazz musician, and Singer
- Aira Bermudez - Born on September 6, 1983 - Performing artist, and Actor
- Fernando Mohedano - Born on May 16, 1983 - Basketball player
- Edita Guerrero - Born on March 11, 1983 - Singer (died: March 1, 2014)
- Jamir Garcia - Born on September 5, 1978 - Singer (died: November 26, 2020)
- Allan Salangsang - Born on October 15, 1976 - Basketball player (died: November 26, 2020)
- Cody Canada - Born on May 25, 1976 - Singer-songwriter, and Singer (died: November 26, 2020)
- Dennis Pineda - Born on May 6, 1974 - Politician (died: November 26, 2020)
- Constantino León - Born on April 12, 1974 - Marathon runner (died: November 26, 2020)
- Zach Thomas - Born on September 1, 1973 - American football player (died: November 26, 2020)
- Duane Lee Chapman, II - Born on January 21, 1973 - American football player (died: November 26, 2020)
- Marco Antonio Verde Heidinger - Born on January 28, 1972 - Politician (died: November 26, 2020)
- Pedro Ubaldo Polinar - Born on January 25, 1972 - Educator (died: November 26, 2020)
- Isabel Cortez - Born on June 4, 1969 - Street sweeper, Trade unionist, and Politician (died: November 26, 2020)
- Julia Figueredo - Born on May 22, 1966 - Trade unionist, Farmworker, Midwife, and Politician (died: November 26, 2020)
- Kevin Adams - Born on June 26, 1962 - Lighting designer - Tony Award for Best Lighting Design in a Musical | Tony Award for Best Lighting Design in a Play (died: November 26, 2020)
- Patricia Saran - Born on February 24, 1961 - Model, and Actor (died: November 26, 2020)
- Neri Menor Vargas - Born on May 30, 1960 - Academic, Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: November 26, 2020)
- Juan Diego Redondo Puertas - Born on October 15, 1959 - Robber (died: December 18, 2011)
- Jaime Velásquez Rodríguez - Born on August 21, 1959 - Politician (died: December 18, 2011)
- Carlo J. Caparas - Born on December 15, 1958 - Film producer, Film director, and Screenwriter (died: December 18, 2011)
- Karin Junek - Born on December 28, 1955 - Basketball player (died: December 18, 2011)
- Tommy Duniven - Born on May 20, 1954 - American football player (died: December 18, 2011)
- La fonda Sue Honeycutt - Born on January 20, 1953 - American football player (died: December 18, 2011)
- Aldo San Pedro - Born on September 26, 1952 - Politician (died: December 20, 2017)
- John Jenkins - Born on June 20, 1952 - American football player, and Coach (died: December 20, 2017)
- Norman Henson - Born on March 3, 1950 - Artistic gymnast (died: April 1, 2014)
- Larry Rowden - Born on March 17, 1949 - American football player (died: April 1, 2014)
- Rey Langit - Born on September 20, 1948 - Journalist, Announcer, Television presenter, and Civil servant (died: April 1, 2014)
- Jorge González Izquierdo - Born on May 25, 1948 - Economist, and Politician (died: April 1, 2014)
- Carmela Abad Mendieta - Born on May 20, 1948 - Poet, and Writer (died: April 1, 2014)
- Helen Gamboa - Born on May 7, 1948 - Singer, and Actor (died: April 1, 2014)
- Eduardo Capello - Born on May 3, 1948 - Singer, and Actor (died: August 22, 1972)
- Phil Cates - Born on January 6, 1947 - Lobbyist, and Politician (died: July 13, 2014)
- Randy David - Born on January 8, 1946 - Sociologist - Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize (died: July 13, 2014)
- Violeta Ardiles Poma - Born on December 30, 1945 - Writer, Educator, and Poet - Palmas Magisteriales (died: July 13, 2014)
- Kenneth Minihan - Born on December 31, 1943 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Bronze Star Medal (died: July 13, 2014)
- Augusto Bedacarratz - Born on July 9, 1943 - Aircraft pilot (died: July 13, 2014)
- Jorge Matzkin - Born on January 25, 1943 - Economist, and Politician (died: July 13, 2014)
- Forrest Claunch - Born on December 26, 1939 - Politician (died: November 18, 2013)
- Les Brownlee - Born on July 11, 1939 - Politician - Silver Star | Bronze Star Medal | Purple Heart (died: January 1, 2022)
- R. Malcolm Brown, Jr. - Born on January 2, 1939 - Biologist (died: January 1, 2022)
- Q13112223 - Born on December 1, 1938 - Novelist (died: October 6, 2017)
- Julio C. Canani - Born on November 13, 1938 - Horse trainer (died: February 5, 2021)
- Edgardo Ocampo - Born on October 5, 1938 - Basketball coach, Basketball player, and Association football player (died: January 1, 1999)
- Warren Chisum - Born on July 4, 1938 - Rancher, and Politician (died: January 1, 1999)
- Paquito Diaz - Born on May 28, 1937 - Film director, Comedian, and Actor (died: March 3, 2011)
- Stephen B. Oates - Born on January 5, 1936 - University teacher, and Historian - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: August 20, 2021)
- Marcelo Etchegaray - Born on February 11, 1935 - Association football player (died: August 20, 2021)
- Tony Ferrer - Born on June 12, 1934 - Martial artist, Karateka, Film director, and Actor (died: January 23, 2021)
- Gene Cockrell - Born on June 10, 1934 - Canadian football player, and American football player (died: May 16, 2020)
- Catalina A. Rotunno - Born on October 14, 1933 - Physical chemist, Biochemist, and University teacher - Guggenheim Fellowship (died: May 16, 2020)
- Oliver Hailey - Born on July 7, 1932 - Writer (died: January 23, 1993)
- Efraín Subero - Born on October 16, 1931 - Journalist, Poet, and Writer (died: January 18, 2007)
- June Ivory - Born on June 17, 1931 - Timekeeper, Rodeo rider, and Secretary - Rodeo Hall of Fame | Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame | ProRodeo Hall of Fame (died: November 9, 2004)
- Mary Castle - Born on January 22, 1931 - Television actor, Film actor, and Actor (died: April 29, 1998)
- José María "Kolla" Mercado - Born on August 9, 1930 - Musician, Poet, and Teacher (died: March 5, 2010)
- Jerri Sloan Truhill - Born on November 12, 1929 - Aircraft pilot - honorary degree (died: November 18, 2013)
- Dunny Goode - Born on October 24, 1929 - Head coach (died: June 1, 2004)
- Ismenia Villalba - Born on September 18, 1929 - Politician (died: September 19, 2009)
- Dave Melton - Born on October 3, 1928 - Baseball player (died: October 23, 2008)
- Charles E. Kearns - Born on March 21, 1928 - Astronomer (died: January 1, 2000)
- Luciano Jáuregui - Born on May 31, 1926 - Military personnel (died: June 20, 2007)
- Alfred Jonas Dowuona-Hammond - Born on June 17, 1920 - Manager, Politician, and Teacher (died: June 20, 2007)
- David Marcovich - Born on February 25, 1919 - Association football player (died: June 21, 2005)
- José María Ardila - Born on September 11, 1918 - Association football player (died: January 1, 1996)
- Fidel de Castro - Born on April 24, 1911 - Actor (died: June 9, 2007)
- Jóvito Villalba - Born on March 23, 1908 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: July 8, 1989)
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