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Race to bottom of aquifer only slightly abated by 2025 rainfall

Race to bottom of aquifer only slightly abated by 2025 rainfall

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Race to bottom of aquifer only slightly abated by 2025 rainfall

Jim Steiert
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The notorious “race to the bottom of the aquifer” in Deaf Smith County and across many of the 16 counties in the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District eased only slightly with abundant summer rainfall in some locales according to 2026 water level measurements taken in January by the...

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Aquifer stabilizing in dryland counties

Jim Steiert
Thursday, March 19, 2026
While big declines in the average water level of the Ogallala aquifer continue to be noted in heavily irrigated counties in the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District, it’s a different story where very limited or no irrigation and dryland farming are the norm.Armstrong County, heavy in...
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
“We need old friends to help us grow old and new friends to help us stay young”.--Letty PogrebinMarch 1958Deaf Smith County’s commissioners were given contracts to sign for a 50-50 participation with the state for purchasing right of way for the four-lane expansion of HW 60 from the Randall County...
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital Highlights
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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.
A great day for Herd Tennis at the Bulldog Open, bringing home plenty of hardware. PJ Hernandez/Caleb Ysaguirre - 1st Boys Doubles Zamiha Escobedo- 2nd Boys Singles Mario Yanez/Finley Dance- 2nd Mixed Doubles Nayeli Villarreal/Nataly Cervantes- 2nd Girls Doubles Josh Martinez- 3rd Boys Singles Nevaeh Murillo- 3rd Girls Singles Steeven Weng/Lucas Woodard Consolidation Champions Boys Doubles

A great day for Herd Tennis at the Bulldog Open, bringing home plenty of hardware. PJ Hernandez/Caleb Ysaguirre - 1st Boys Doubles Zamiha Escobedo- 2nd Boys Singles Mario Yanez/Finley Dance- 2nd Mixed Doubles Nayeli Villarreal/Nataly Cervantes- 2nd Girls Doubles Josh Martinez- 3rd Boys Singles Nevaeh Murillo- 3rd Girls Singles Steeven Weng/Lucas Woodard Consolidation Champions Boys Doubles

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HERD TENNIS

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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City approves grant apps for crime scene investigation, airport

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
City commissioners authorized a grant application for crime scene investigation equipment and funding for a federally assisted airport project, gave the OK to an incentive contract by the Hereford Economic Development Corporation and a joint election agreement, opted to request proposals for bank...
Help protect vulnerable road users

Help protect vulnerable road users

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Help protect vulnerable road users

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Spring brings out walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state. No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road.Texans take care of their neighbors, but far too often people forget to do that when they are behind the wheel.
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