STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well and doing well whatever you can do”.--Henry Wadsworth LongfellowApril 1938The “Walking Blood Bank” that was held for a full week was very successful according to Deaf Smith County Hospital Manager T.F. Seigler.

The Idle American ...

Never Say Never—Really?…. Commentary by Dr. Don NewburyGrant Jeffrey Cline of Frisco, Texas, tragically died on June 6 while pursuing his passion for climbing the rock face of Royal Arches in Yosemite National Park. He was 18.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Financial Focus

Which retirement plan is right for your business?If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool – helping you manage taxes, strengthen employee retention and build personal financial security.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Headline: Facts, Transparency, and the Law We are committed to full transparency and want to make sure you have accurate information. We have been made aware of a Facebook group that appears to be based in Amarillo rather than Hereford.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are”.

The Idle American ...

Oh, Will, Oh, Johnny….They are missed, these two men who didn’t try to make us love each other, but at the very least, made us tolerant of each other during their professional lives. Perhaps unknowingly, their gentle humor fostered tolerance.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cost for future water needs could reach $174B Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Financial Focus

Everyone needs an emergency fund. Financial experts recommend it, and we’ve all experienced surprise expenses: a costly car repair, a broken water heater or unexpected medical bills. Despite our best intentions, building a financial cushion can feel impossible.