July 2026

July 2026: Inside This Issue
 
Land Worth Defending
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we reflect on the values that shaped both our nation and the Texas Panhandle—faith, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring spirit of freedom.
 
Kay Lynn McLaughlin: Leading with Purpose
The 2026 Western Legacy Awards honoree shares a lifetime of leadership, service, and dedication to helping agricultural producers and rural communities thrive.
 
Trail Townsend: From Earth to the White House
Raised on the High Plains, Trail Townsend's journey from ranch country to Washington, D.C., is a testament to the enduring influence of Panhandle values.
 
St. Mary's of Clarendon
Discover the remarkable history of one of the Texas Panhandle's oldest Catholic parishes as its congregation celebrates a beautiful new chapter more than 130 years in the making.
 
Plus:
Coverage from Armstrong Off the Rails, the Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo, and the High Plains Ranchers & Breeders Association Show & Sale, along with Panhandle business buzz, Fourth of July celebrations, Patriot Peace Garden, Fr. Tony Neusch's latest One Square Inch reflection, summer entertaining ideas, local dining recommendations, and more stories celebrating the people and places of the Texas Panhandle.
 
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