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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

State Capital Highlights
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Paxton, Crockett leading in primary polls Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective primary campaigns for U.S.
by By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter

by By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter

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Why the Rural Texas Vote Matters Most in the Primary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
For many rural Texans, elections can feel like a formality. By the time November rolls around, the outcome often seems decided. But that’s exactly why the primary election matters more than any other vote you will cast.In much of rural Texas, the primary is the election of consequence.

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Your credit score can play a surprisingly big role in your financial life. From renting an apartment to getting a cellphone plan, your credit score can open doors or close them.Your credit score predicts how likely you are to pay bills on time.
Saturday, Joseph Rodriguez took the stage with the Small School TMEA All-State Choir. In January Rodriguez auditioned for the All-State Choir and qualified as sixth chair.

Saturday, Joseph Rodriguez took the stage with the Small School TMEA All-State Choir. In January Rodriguez auditioned for the All-State Choir and qualified as sixth chair.

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ALL STATE CHOIR

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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HEDC hears report sales tax revenues slipping a bit

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Booming Hereford sales tax revenues in Fiscal Years 2021-2022 through 2024-2025, and particularly in the record-setting year of fiscal 2022-2023 are slowing according to a Sales Tax Receipts Comparison presented to the Hereford Economic Development Corporation board at its February 4 regular...
Phil Shook and Sammie Schumacher were named Hereford Senior Citizens Association 2026 King and Queen last week.

Phil Shook and Sammie Schumacher were named Hereford Senior Citizens Association 2026 King and Queen last week.

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VALENTINES ROYALTY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

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HISD School Board calls for bond for high school

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thursday evening, the Hereford ISD Board of Trustees met at the HISD Administration Building for a special board meeting to discuss a potential school bond and other district matters.
Library book sale starts Friday

Library book sale starts Friday

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Library book sale starts Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Friends of the Library will open their annual Book Sale on Friday, Feb. 20, in the basement of the Deaf Smith County library.Book lovers are invited to shop this year’s extensive inventory at the members-only sale from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, in the library basement.
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