February 2026

A Life Devoted to the Western Way
 
The February 2026 issue of Accent West honors the people, places, and stories that define the Texas Panhandle.
 
On the cover: Jim Jennings — photographer, historian, and storyteller — whose life’s work has preserved the grit, grace, and quiet beauty of the American West. As a 2026 inductee into both the Western Heritage Hall of Fame and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Jennings’ legacy reminds us that history lives not just in archives, but in lived experience.
 
Inside This Issue
Jim Jennings: A Life Devoted to the Western Way
A rare, reflective look at more than 50 years behind the lens — and the stories that mattered most.
The Battle of Buffalo Wallow
Six men. No cover. Nearly 100 warriors. How Billy Dixon helped shape one of the most extraordinary survival stories in Texas history.
Runnin’ the Route
From Shamrock to McLean — murals, barbed wire, and wide-open miles along Route 66, seen through a runner’s eyes.
Championship Weekend
Texas Tech claims the Big 12 in DFW — beyond the score, a story of tradition, pride, and Panhandle spirit.
 
Plus: business buzz, community happenings, reflections for Lent, and a few indulgences worth savoring.
 
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