Lance!!

On the farm where I grew up, we had a semi-permanent mud puddle that almost qualified as a pond. During the days of high summer it would kind of dry up into a darker patch of heavily rutted dirt, but you could still reach mud with a shovel and a little effort.

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,As members of the committee diligently working to inform our community about the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for Hereford ISD, we urge every eligible resident to vote FOR this critical measure.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans The continuing federal shut- down means food benefits pro vided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Financial Focus

In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments.

All In: Boo

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Canadian authorRemember when the idea of wearing a mask was fun because, in childish enthusiasm, you could ignore the discomforts while pretending to be a monster or a bunny rabbit or Cinderella?

The Battle of Coon Hollow

In 2013, I found myself with too much free time on my hands. I was working overseas on a 30 Days On and 30 Days Off rotation, and I had recently separated from my wife.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny state laws Louisiana• Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault”, while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault”. • It is illegal to gargle in public places.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(Editor’s Note: The Hereford BRAND will not publish any letters to the editor addressing the Nov. 4 Election after the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue. Deadline for the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue is Monday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

October 1957“...and when the teacher gave out the instructions, every child sat quietly listening to what she said and she didn’t have to repeat herself. The end”.--Teacher Fairy TalesThe high absentee rate for Hereford Public Schools remained a concern for school staff.

All In: Challenges

Massive data centers are coming to The Panhandle! Based on the slick promotions surrounding these lucrative developments, they’re being hyped as the cool future of progress and growth in rural America.