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Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences share tips to prepare for freezing temperatures Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather.
Pierce Valdez (0) plays against West Plains. The Whitefaces lost 72-41 to Estacado in the Caprock Tournament Monday. Both the Lady Herd and the Hostile Herd host Pampa Jan. 6 in district play.

Pierce Valdez (0) plays against West Plains. The Whitefaces lost 72-41 to Estacado in the Caprock Tournament Monday. Both the Lady Herd and the Hostile Herd host Pampa Jan. 6 in district play.

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Pierce Valdez (0)

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Hope Is the Vibe: Start 2026 with a Chance to Win $5,000 When You Donate Blood!

Hope Is the Vibe: Start 2026 with a Chance to Win $5,000 When You Donate Blood!

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Hope Is the Vibe: Start 2026 with a Chance to Win $5,000 When You Donate Blood!

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Blood Institute at Coffee Memorial Blood Center is kicking off the new year with hope, heart and a major $5,000 giveaway. From Dec. 26 through Jan. 12, every donor will be entered to win $5,000 to begin 2026 on a brighter note.
RIBBON CUTTING

RIBBON CUTTING

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RIBBON CUTTING

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Mane on Main at 140 Main Street last week.
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
“If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world”.Francis BaconDecember 1957 From the day after Christmas through the rest of the 1957 year, The Brand was full of end of the year sales ads and various contests to win prizes.
Abbott’s Tax Plan Promises Relief — But Puts Rural Texas on the Chopping Block

Abbott’s Tax Plan Promises Relief — But Puts Rural Texas on the Chopping Block

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Abbott’s Tax Plan Promises Relief — But Puts Rural Texas on the Chopping Block

By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Last month, Governor Greg Abbott unveiled what he calls a “bold” plan: eliminate school district property taxes on homesteads and replace roughly $35 to $39 billion in local school funding with the state’s current budget surplus and other state revenues.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

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Financial Focus

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
With the new year around the corner, many people are setting goals for 2026. After months of rising prices on everything from milk to mortgages, money-related resolutions are prominent.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Five big moves from the Lege in 2025 The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights:• Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November.
Samantha Grajeda pulls up for a jump shot against West Plains before the Christmas break. Grajeda and the Lady Whitefaces topped West Plains 52-32 on Dec. 22 moving the team to 2-1 in district play. (Courtesy photo)

Samantha Grajeda pulls up for a jump shot against West Plains before the Christmas break. Grajeda and the Lady Whitefaces topped West Plains 52-32 on Dec. 22 moving the team to 2-1 in district play. (Courtesy photo)

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LADY HERD HOOPS

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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