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LAYING DOWN THE BIG GAVEL--Karen Boren is retiring from office as Justice of the Peace for Deaf Smith County effective Tuesday, March 31 and will be honored with a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. that day on the third floor of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse. Mrs. Boren, the lady of the law north and south of the Tierra Blanca, has served just under 41 years in law enforcement and as a JP in Deaf Smith County. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

LAYING DOWN THE BIG GAVEL--Karen Boren is retiring from office as Justice of the Peace for Deaf Smith County effective Tuesday, March 31 and will be honored with a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. that day on the third floor of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse. Mrs. Boren, the lady of the law north and south of the Tierra Blanca, has served just under 41 years in law enforcement and as a JP in Deaf Smith County. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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40 years of law north and south of the Tierra Blanca

Jim Steiert
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Long-time Deaf Smith County Justice of the Peace Karen Boren—the law north and south of the Tierra Blanca, will be laying down her gavel Tuesday, March 31 after having served just under 41 years in law enforcement and civil justice locally.A reception in the District Courtroom on the third floor of...
Oat belongs to Jean Coffin. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Oat belongs to Jean Coffin. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

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Pet Pic of the Week

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Saturday, March 28, 2026
Oat belongs to Jean Coffin. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise.
HISD details 65 and Over Tax Impact of proposed high school bond

HISD details 65 and Over Tax Impact of proposed high school bond

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HISD details 65 and Over Tax Impact of proposed high school bond

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
On February 12, 2026, the Hereford ISD School Board of Trustees called for a $150,000,000 school bond to build a new high school (not additional), safe rooms (multi-purpose) as well as other safety features throughout the district.
by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

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Zonked By Zooms…. Commentary By Dr. Don Newbury
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
“Be kind for everyone you meet is carrying a heavy burden.” – Ian MacLaren, noted Scottish authorGrant 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.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Islamic schools admitted to voucher program after suit Four Islamic schools have been admitted to the Texas voucher program after a federal judge ordered the state to invite the schools to apply, the Houston Chronicle reported.The judge also ordered the application deadline for families be extended...
Congratulations to Azlyn Zallar for taking second place in Shot Put at the Randall Relays last week.

Congratulations to Azlyn Zallar for taking second place in Shot Put at the Randall Relays last week.

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RANDALL RELAYS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Congratulations to Hereford ISD’s amazing bus drivers Lucia Marquez, Esther Aguellon, Amanda Cisneros and Teresa Aguellon for representing HISD at the PAPT Bus Road-eo in Canyon. Thank you to bus aide Josh Torres for stepping up to volunteer. Results included Lucia Marquez winning 1st place, and Esther Aguellon earning second place. Both are headed to STATE on April 25 in Houston. HISD praised the team for driving excellence every single day.

Congratulations to Hereford ISD’s amazing bus drivers Lucia Marquez, Esther Aguellon, Amanda Cisneros and Teresa Aguellon for representing HISD at the PAPT Bus Road-eo in Canyon. Thank you to bus aide Josh Torres for stepping up to volunteer. Results included Lucia Marquez winning 1st place, and Esther Aguellon earning second place. Both are headed to STATE on April 25 in Houston. HISD praised the team for driving excellence every single day.

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DRIVING EXCELLENCE

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
“Students don’t need a perfect teacher. They need a teacher who gets them excited about learning, a teacher who smiles and makes them enjoy coming to school each and every day.”--Teachers LifeMarch 1958If there were to be any construction work to be done in the area, it would have to be done inside.
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