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West Coast gets bulk of moisture

West Coast gets boost from Mother Nature while rain was limited in the Plains, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Read More

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Western Farm Show set for Feb. 19 to 21

  • January 19, 2026
  • By Dave Bergmeier
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Fort Worth to have stock show parade Jan. 17

  • January 12, 2026
  • By HPJ Staff
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Show season means fun and opportunity

  • January 9, 2026
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National Western Stock Show basks in tradition

  • January 7, 2026
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Texas Tech’s School of Veterinary Medicine receives $250,000 USDA grant

  • December 29, 2025
  • By HPJ Staff
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Moisture brought improvement made in drought-related regions

  • December 4, 2025
  • By David Simeral
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Meaningful rain fell in parts of the High Plains

  • December 1, 2025
  • By David Simeral
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New Mexico latest state to report EHM/EHV-1

  • November 23, 2025
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