January 2026 | A New Year Begins — With Perspective

Step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and a fresh sense of possibility. Anchored by our annual Area Financial: 2025 in Review & a 2026 Economic Forecast, this issue explores the forces shaping the Texas Panhandle — from agriculture and energy to housing, growth, and opportunity.

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This month’s features balance insight with inspiration. Runnin’ the Route kicks off a new Route 66 journey with Dr. Mike Flores in Shamrock, blending movement, memory, and meaning. Destination: South Africa offers a reflective travel narrative that journeys deep into the wild — and the self. In Profile: Karen Roberts – Get Fit, we share a powerful story of discipline, resilience, and transformation, reminding us that small, faithful steps can lead to extraordinary change.

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Faith and reflection continue in One Square Inch: The Gift of Names, as Fr. Tony Neusch reflects on identity, calling, and the sacred power of words at the turn of a new year. 

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As we look ahead, this issue asks a simple but essential question: What will 2026 bring? The January issue of Accent West offers perspective — grounded in place, shaped by experience, and rooted in hope.

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Grab your copy on Panhandle newsstands or read select stories online: www.accentwestmagazine.com/onlinesubscriptions​​

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