LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDEnjoy the following bloopers from church bulletins ...The pastor will light his candle from the altar candles.The ushers will light their candle from the pastor’s candle.The ushers will turn and light each worshipper in the...

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American Eagle in order to feather their own nests”.--Franklin Delano RooseveltFebruary 1958The population in Deaf Smith County had grown to almost 13,000 by 1958 and there continued to be plenty of...

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

At least 11 dead in state after winter storm At least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported.

Financial Focus

If you’re a local business owner, you’re juggling many priorities: growing revenue, managing expenses, supporting your team and planning for your own future.

TWC Recognizes Career and Technical Education Month

This February, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by highlighting the value of CTE programs and the students who are preparing for highskill technical careers in more than 460 different fields across the state.“The Texas workforce is...

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDEnjoy the following bloopers from church bulletins ...Barbara C. remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s that hard work pays off”.Phil GrammJanuary 1958Pay your poll tax!! Pay your poll tax!! That was the message for individuals all over the state and especially in Deaf Smith County for those seeking election to various offices.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Power grid holds up during wintry blast The electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.The Electric Reliability Council of Texas dashboard indicated...

Financial Focus

Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it’s right around the corner, you still have time to make some strategic moves that could lower your 2025 tax bill.

Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention

If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slowmoving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.