TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it”.--Chinese Proverb May 1958A survey studying the need for a dam on Tierra Blanca Creek near Hereford had finally been completed by the Tulia District Engineers office and had been forwarded to Washington, D.C.

Financial Focus

> edwardjones.comIs your home really protected from natural disasters?As temperatures rise and storm season approaches, it’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance policy. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other natural disas-ters can strike with little warning.

The Idle American ...

The Man in the Muddle….Too much is expected of us--we folks of a certain age--whether man or woman.Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foulups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger set, some of whom are eager to push us toward side roads.

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”.