Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,As members of the committee diligently working to inform our community about the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for Hereford ISD, we urge every eligible resident to vote FOR this critical measure.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans The continuing federal shut- down means food benefits pro vided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Financial Focus

In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments.

All In: Boo

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Canadian authorRemember when the idea of wearing a mask was fun because, in childish enthusiasm, you could ignore the discomforts while pretending to be a monster or a bunny rabbit or Cinderella?

Demons prevail 38-10 over Whitefaces

The Hereford Whitefaces welcomed the Dumas Demons to Whiteface Field last Friday night, hoping to bounce back from a tough shutout loss to the Randall Raiders a week prior.

LET’S GO HERD

Hospital District to get $1.3 million refund from HHSC

There’s nothing like good financial news to brighten up a hospital board meeting, and that’s just what the board of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District received during a regular meeting October 23 in the Board Room of Hereford Regional Medical Center.Board members learned a $1.

The Battle of Coon Hollow

In 2013, I found myself with too much free time on my hands. I was working overseas on a 30 Days On and 30 Days Off rotation, and I had recently separated from my wife.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny state laws Louisiana• Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault”, while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault”. • It is illegal to gargle in public places.