Livability
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An Invitation to Come on Down(town)!
Reinvention is the order of the day for cities and towns throughout the region, and success is being found in any number of ways. |
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Fish, Hike, Relax in The High Ground
Wide-open space is in good supply in The High Ground, but along with such standard fare as hiking and biking, nature lovers can find many opportunities for aquatic excitement as well. |
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Panhandle Dairy Women Stress Education, Service
What started as a simple social gathering has evolved into a dynamic service organization. |
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Nostalgia Fans Drive Route 66 Across Panhandle
It’s no secret that Texas boasts a wide range of tourist attractions. But for a real slice of Americana, you can’t beat the legendary Route 66. |
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Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa Offer Amenities
With its gorgeous sunsets and wide-open spaces, The High Ground region seems to embody the very essence of the Old West. But look closer and you’ll discover a collection of modern cities, each with a distinct charm and downtown skyline. |
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Historic Theaters Help Revive Region’s Downtowns
It had become a real mess. The Cactus Theater in Lubbock – an old B-movie house built in 1938 – closed in 1957. Afterward, the interior was basically gutted, and the building was rented out for storage. |
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A Land of Scenic Adventures
From Palo Duro Canyon to the Monahans Sandhills, The High Ground of Texas offers a variety of landscapes for outdoor lovers to pursue pastimes. |
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Spectacular Fall Foliage Graces Canadian,Texas
The Panhandle town with the refreshing name of Canadian is known for its natural beauty, but one would be forgiven for not listing it as a must-visit destination for fall foliage. |
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Sweetwater Auditorium Is a Stage for the Ages
Since 1926, stars of varying magnitude have been shining at Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium. |
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Judging Team Holds Court at West Taxas A&M
At West Texas A&M University in Canyon, they know horses. In the case of the students on the school’s horse-judging team, they know their horses really, really well. |
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Plenty of Hot Air for Hang-Gliders in Big Springs
Once a year, hundreds of people go to Big Spring to hang out. Or, more accurately, to hang out above it. |
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Outdoor Art Abounds in Pampa
In 1985, the Pampa Garden Club and Las Pampas Garden Club teamed up with Thelma Bray, founder of the Pampa Area Foundation for Outdoor Art, to try something novel: a sculpture tour. |
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High Ground Museums Delight Visitors of All Ages
From a mammoth to a mammoth oil tank, museum displays across the high ground region delight visitors of all ages |
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Symphonies Strike a Chord in the High Ground
Symphonies thrive in the region thanks to widespread support for the arts |
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Abundant Wildlife Draws Hunters to High Grounds
Especially across the Panhandle, High Ground hunting enthusiasts are very much into the game |
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Canyon, Wildlife Refuges Make for Great Outdoors
Recreation spots here include lakes, a canyon and wildlife refuges. |
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High Ground Golf Courses Make Greens Come True
Players take advantage of the weather to make golf a year-round pastime – and networking opportunity |
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Friday Night Lights, Year-round Passion
Where football is king, high school stadiums are positively regal venues |
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Roping ‘em In With the Rodeo
The Cowboy culture unites the High Ground of Texas region, and it’s proven to be a bonanza for attracting crowds and dollars from visitors. |
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Cowboy’s Books a Hit with Texans
Want to give your kids a dog’s-eye view of life in the Texas Panhandle? |
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Tulia Artist Puts the West on Canvas
Most cowboys will tell you they don’t know much about art, but they know what they like. |
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Cows Brand Outdoor Arts Scene in Plainview
The cows have come home to Plainview. |
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Theater Brings Shakespeare to Southwest Texas
Globe Theatre brings Shakespeare’s masterpieces to Southwest Texas |
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Muleshoe Dance Troupes Tap into Mexican Culture
Troupes give members, audiences a glimpse into Mexican music, culture |
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Pro Team Gives High Ground Fans Reason to Cheer
The High Ground has several pro teams to please sports fans |
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The Grandest Canyon in Texas
The scenery doesn’t get much more spectacular than the Palo Duro Canyon |
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