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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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.Many in your situation, however, assume retirement plans are...
Tillers apply fertilizer in a farm field as rising input costs driven by global markets and energy prices put pressure on agricultural producers. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )

Tillers apply fertilizer in a farm field as rising input costs driven by global markets and energy prices put pressure on agricultural producers. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )

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Crop and weather report: Fertilizer price surge squeezes Texas producers

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Texas producers are facing a sharp rise in fertilizer costs this spring, adding pressure to already tight margins as global instability continues to ripple through agricultural markets.Fertilizer prices, which remained relatively steady early in the year, began climbing in March amid escalating...
La Madre Mia held their last meeting of the year at First Financial Bank Thursday, April 23. Pictured are La Madre Mia officers (l-r) Carolyn Baxter, Angela Blackmon and Tonja Horrell. (Officers not pictured: Kathie Kerr and Mary Beth White.)

La Madre Mia held their last meeting of the year at First Financial Bank Thursday, April 23. Pictured are La Madre Mia officers (l-r) Carolyn Baxter, Angela Blackmon and Tonja Horrell. (Officers not pictured: Kathie Kerr and Mary Beth White.)

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La Madre Mia Study Club meets at First Financial Bank April 23

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at First Financial Bank Thursday, April 23 for their annual salad supper to close out the year.
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Weekly Badger Highlight

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
When did you attend Amarillo College?I started attending Amarillo College on January 20, 2022, and my journey here will come to an end on May 15, 2026.What degree did you earn?I earned an associate’s degree in computer information system as a Web Developer SpecialistWhat is your current...

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Election Day Saturday for HISD bond, HEDC, city races

From Staff Reports
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
nThe City of Hereford and Hereford Independent School District (HISD) encourage voters to go to the polls starting Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.Saturday, residents may vote at either the Hereford Civic Center or the Deaf Smith County Courthouse.Early voting numbers have been...
HE'D MAKE A GOOD ONE--At the April 20 City Commission meeting, Interim Municipal Court Judge Cindy Simons presented Kirk Spain as a potential Municipal Court Judge candidate, explaining that he had previously worked in Adult Probation for 21 years, also served as a patrol officer with the Hereford Police department for over five years, and served as a volunteer firefighter for 16 years. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HE'D MAKE A GOOD ONE--At the April 20 City Commission meeting, Interim Municipal Court Judge Cindy Simons presented Kirk Spain as a potential Municipal Court Judge candidate, explaining that he had previously worked in Adult Probation for 21 years, also served as a patrol officer with the Hereford Police department for over five years, and served as a volunteer firefighter for 16 years. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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City chooses depository, appoints multiple board members

Jim Steiert
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Two tries were required to accomplish it, but city commissioners arrived at a decision following the previously announced recommendation of Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins and awarded First Bank Southwest the depository bid for the city during a regular meeting on April 20 in the Commission...
Hereford graduate among top WTAMU honorees

Hereford graduate among top WTAMU honorees

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Hereford graduate among top WTAMU honorees

Chip Chandler
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
n Luis Avila receives award for researchTwo significant West Texas A&M University student leaders and several other outstanding students were honored at an end-ofyear celebration.Katelyn Lechwar, a senior sports and exercise science major from Tulia, was named Woman of the Year, and Luis Abraham...

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Trees are good for the earth and help lower energy bills

News Staff
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Trees play an important role in caring for the Earth, and for Texas and New Mexico residents, they can also help manage energy use during the summer months.Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to make informed decisions about what to plant and where, based on cost-effectiveness and...
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