LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws Ohio:• Fairview Park: It’s against the law to honk your horn “excessively”. A grandmother was fined for honking her horn twice at her neighbor.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:Recently Amarillo’s Channel 10 and Channel 7 News made a report on the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The decision referred to then Municipal Court Judge Jennifer Eggen, who worked for the city of Hereford for many years.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Supreme Court blocks lower court redistricting ruling The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state's new congressional map, allow - ing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now.

Financial Focus

When it comes to saving for healthcare costs, few tools are as powerful as a Health Savings Account (HSA). Yet many Americans don't take full advan - tage of it.HSAs offer a rare triple-tax benefit.

All In: Storytelling

“The nature of storytelling, since the dawn of man, has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws New York:• Staten Island: You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand. • While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,This letter is in response to the letter in November 15th issue by Ms. Mona Hernandez regarding property taxes and the VATRE. As a homeowner and employee of Hereford ISD, I implore citizens like Ms. Hernandez to please educate themselves on the purpose of the taxes that we all pay.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood”.--Jr. TeagueNovember 1957Dry weather, the first since early October, allowed farmers back in the fields to resume harvest of sorgham and cotton.

All In: Musts

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller, American AuthorFOMO fever is highly contagious.

Financial Focus

Giving to charity feels good, but understanding the tax benefits can benefit both the charity and you. Whether you donate regularly or are planning your first gift, knowing how charitable tax deductions work can help you make informed decisions while supporting causes you care about.