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WAITING IN THE WINGS--Members of the outside crew from West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative await duties of delivering door prizes to lucky winners at the 71st annual membership meeting March 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

WAITING IN THE WINGS--Members of the outside crew from West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative await duties of delivering door prizes to lucky winners at the 71st annual membership meeting March 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

WTRT names new CEO Alonzo; Christian, Olson re-elected

Two unopposed candidates were elected to new terms on the board of directors and Stephanie Alonzo was introduced as the new CEO with the retirement of CEO Scott Hickok at the 71st membership meeting of West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative the evening of March 24 at the Hereford Civic Center.
School Revenue Sources

School Revenue Sources

School Revenue Sources

Over the course of the last year, we have been talking about the school revenue sources available to public schools in Texas. This conversation started when the district first began discussions about the Voter Approved Tax Revenue Election (VATRE).
VFW ART CONTEST WINNERS

VFW ART CONTEST WINNERS

VFW ART CONTEST WINNERS

Congratulations to Emma Arredondo, who has state qualified and will be judged in June.High school winners: Sol Lara – 2nd Place Giselle Romero – 3rd Place 8th grade winners: Karen Gallegos – 1st Place and advancing Madison Barrientez – 2nd Place Kiya Martinez – 3rd Place
La Madre Mia held their March 26 meeting at Sandy Josserand’s home. Pictured (left to right) are Sandy Josserand and co-hostesses Judy Williams and Carolyn Baxter. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia held their March 26 meeting at Sandy Josserand’s home. Pictured (left to right) are Sandy Josserand and co-hostesses Judy Williams and Carolyn Baxter. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

LA MADRE MIA NEWS

La Madre Mia Study Club met at the home of Sandy Josserand for their March 26 meeting with Carolyn Baxter and Judy Williams co-hosting. For the evening program, Sandy Josserand gave a presentation on “The Chosen” experience.
Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Keen on good food and over $5 million in capital credit checks being distributed, a customarily large crowd attended the 88th Annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative March 24 at the Hereford Bull Barn.
MORE TO ENJOY--Additional acreage and features have been added to Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque. (TPWD Photo)

MORE TO ENJOY--Additional acreage and features have been added to Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque. (TPWD Photo)

Caprock Canyons Park expanded; Wild Thumb app aids with native plantings

If you’re not familiar with Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque, a trip down through the Silverton country to Quitaque would certainly be worthwhile to see this southern outcropping of sprawling Palo Duro Canyon.There’s legend in this Caprock country.