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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Cherish your human connections-- your relationships with friends and family.”--Barbara BushDecember 1957Hereford merchants were asked by Chief of Police Henry Aycock to be particularly careful about check writers and shoplifters during the holiday rush.

DSC Democratic Party announces candidates

The Democratic Party of Deaf Smith County announces that Margarita 'Mona' Hernandez has officially filed as a candidate for County Judge in November 2026 General Elections, according to Deaf Smith County Democratic County Chair Laura Hernandez.

Library Friends launch drive

Friends of the Library kicked off their yearly membership drive during a board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the library.Those interested in supporting local library programming and literacy projects can sign up at the library any weekday during regular business hours.
Shanice Vega

Shanice Vega

Weekly Badger Highlight

When did you attend Amarillo College?2013-2018What degree did you earn?An Advanced Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair and an Associate of Science in Psychology.What is your current profession?
Water funds from Proposition 4 have “fine print” provisions

Water funds from Proposition 4 have “fine print” provisions

Water funds from Proposition 4 have “fine print” provisions

n A news analysis of Proposition 4-Part I ... Money won’t be available until at least FY 2029.Texans overwhelmingly approved Proposition 4 on the November 4 constitutional amendments ballot. Prop 4 dedicates up to $1 billion a year for 20 years to the Texas Water Fund.

County OKs Precinct 4 shredder, enters closed session

County commissioners made short work of their December 9 regular meeting except for an executive session for the discussion of “Economic Growth” that included Mayor Cathy Bunch, City Manager Ryan Polster, Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins, City Attorney Audie Sciumbato, and Hereford Economic...
SANTA’S HELPERS

SANTA’S HELPERS

SANTA’S HELPERS

DOING THEIR PART-Employees of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative were back at it again Monday morning, December 15, doing their bit to help the 2025 Christmas Stocking Fund with the first phase of their assistance by delivering groceries and sundries to the hometown holiday charity's Secret Workshop.