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Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction raises $25,154

The bids were sweet and the 15th annual Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction November 25 garnered $25,154 for the Children’s Funeral and Hospice Patient Assistance Programs at Samaritan Hospice With 175 supporters in attendance the Live Auction took in $18,599, and the Silent Auction yielded $2,195.A...

County buys SO vehicle, approves Precinct 1 Equipment purchase

Deaf Smith County commissioners approved purchase of a police package pickup for the Sheriff’s Office off the Buy Board and two pieces of equipment for Precinct 1 during a regular meeting November 25 at the Deaf Smith County Courthouse.The new patrol unit for the Sheriff’s office will be a Ford...
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS DELEGATE--State Delegate Johan Grotegut represented Deaf Smith County at the National 4-H Congress event in Atlanta, Georgia. Johan was selected through rigorous interviews prior to his participation in the five-day event.

NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS DELEGATE--State Delegate Johan Grotegut represented Deaf Smith County at the National 4-H Congress event in Atlanta, Georgia. Johan was selected through rigorous interviews prior to his participation in the five-day event.

4-H DELEGATE

Guadalupe Quinones

Guadalupe Quinones

Weekly Badger Highlight

When did you attend Amarillo College?I began attending Amarillo College in August 2017 and the first in my family to pursue a college education.What degree did you earn?I earned my General Studies degree in December 2020 and then transferred to Frank Phillips College, where I obtained my LVN.
HERE COMES THE PARADE.

HERE COMES THE PARADE.

HERE COMES THE PARADE

BEST IN SHOW--This magnificent float from Cargill won Best in Show honors at the Deaf Smith Chamber of Commerce lighted Christmas Parade Monday night, December 8.
DECEMBER

DECEMBER

DECEMBER

2025Sundays• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, DominoesMondays• Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 900 N. Lee St.• Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill• Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5...
Despite good rains, pheasant numbers are up only slightly

Despite good rains, pheasant numbers are up only slightly

Despite good rains, pheasant numbers are up only slightly

Thanks to wonderful rains from spring into summer, there were far more pheasants to be seen locally this summer and fall, particularly at hangouts around feedyards and around cover bordering good feed.

HUNTER BREAKFAST THIS MORNING

The 28th annual Pheasant Hunters and Community Breakfast is today, December 6 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church at 501 North Main.
Faustino Aguayo

Faustino Aguayo

HCAL EARLY GRADUATES

These students (Jadyn Gonzales, not pictured) have completed their state requirements for early graduation. They are now a part of the work program and making plans to cross the stage in May. They have worked diligently to accelerate and complete their credits to finish early. HISD PROUD!