TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Conquering any difficulty always gives one s secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary line and adding to one’s liberty”.--Henri F.

Together for freedom: A Texas without human trafficking

Being a good Texan on the road isn’t just about driving kind, courteous and safe. It’s about looking out for each other, and that includes watching for the signs of human trafficking. While some behaviors on our roadways are obviously unsafe, the signs of human trafficking may not be as obvious.

Financial Focus

As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may in -volve difficult conversations.You’ll want to be careful how you approach this.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Democrats Talarico, Crock- ett set first debateThe first debate in the state's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFor those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery down stairs.The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 pm.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Nostalgic memories, even when they may have a tinge of sadness, allow us to understand where we have been in our lives and the people we have gotten to know along the way.”--Nicholas D.

Brush Up & Show Up: Rural Voices Matter in the March Primary Election

In much of rural Texas, elections are effectively decided in March. By the time the November election rolls around, the field is narrowed, theoutcome is possibly set, and the real choice is long past.

New Year’s financial resolutions: Making them stick

New Year's financial resolutions: Making them stickAs the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

New laws taking effect in New Year A spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported. Here’s a brief summary of the most notable new laws now in force: • County sheriff's offices are now required to cooperate with U.S.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDGolfer’s Funeral: At a gravesite service for an avid golfer, attendees dropped golf balls into the grave instead of flowers.