TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s that hard work pays off”.Phil GrammJanuary 1958Pay your poll tax!! Pay your poll tax!! That was the message for individuals all over the state and especially in Deaf Smith County for those seeking election to various offices.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Power grid holds up during wintry blast The electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.

Financial Focus

Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it’s right around the corner, you still have time to make some strategic moves that could lower your 2025 tax bill.

Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention

If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slowmoving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.

Rural Texas and the Coming AI Land Rush

Out across rural Texas, new development rarely arrives with a parade.It shows up quietly at first. A transmission survey stake in a neighbor’s pasture. A landman knocking on doors. A closed-door meeting at city hall about “economic development opportunities.

Financial Focus

The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Deadline to register for March primary nears The last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Feb. 20 being the deadline for applying for a mail ballot.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Conquering any difficulty always gives one s secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary line and adding to one’s liberty”.--Henri F.

Together for freedom: A Texas without human trafficking

Being a good Texan on the road isn’t just about driving kind, courteous and safe. It’s about looking out for each other, and that includes watching for the signs of human trafficking. While some behaviors on our roadways are obviously unsafe, the signs of human trafficking may not be as obvious.

Financial Focus

As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may in -volve difficult conversations.You’ll want to be careful how you approach this.