THE IDLE AMERICAN

One could strip mental gears trying to come up with a more “fitting” name than hers. Pat Worrell laughs at the thought of many introductory variations over the decades.In recent years, many introductions have been reduced to three endearing words: “The hat lady.

Pet Talk

Providing a safe, loving home for a dog is rewarding for many reasons, and it can sometimes be even more so for a canine companion with special needs.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“We need old friends to help us grow old and new friends to help us stay young”.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cornyn reverses filibuster stanceU.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate's fili buster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express- News reported.

Financial Focus

If you’re dealing with debt, you’re far from alone. More than 80% of U.S. households carry some form of debt (2025 Federal Reserve report), and since 2019, total household debt for Americans has increased more than 31%, to $18.59 trillion.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen does a duck wake up?At the quack of dawn! How do you make an egg roll? You push it! Why did the baby strawberry cry?Because his parents were in a jam!Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb!

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulations to someone”.

The Idle American ...

My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early voting began.

Financial Focus

When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s future.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him no good”.Ann Landers March 1958The “Long Time Ago” article for 1935 in the February 27, 1958 issue of The Brand encouraged some readers to contact the city with the question “Could we do that again?