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Shredder, SO vehicle, culvert purchases get county OK

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
County commissioners approved purchase of a shredder by Precinct 2 and advertising for bids for a patrol vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office, approved an interlocal agreement with the Regional Public Defender’s office in Lubbock, gave the go-ahead for culvert purchases for all precincts, and pondered...
TO THE MAX--Max Hedrick will advance to State 4-H Roundup with his educational presentation entitled 'Natural Disaster.'

TO THE MAX--Max Hedrick will advance to State 4-H Roundup with his educational presentation entitled 'Natural Disaster.'

County 4-H speakers advancing to State Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Deaf Smith County 4-Hers did well in District 1 speaking events recently and will be advancing to competition at State 4-H Roundup in June. Josef and Johan Grotegut placed first in Promoting 4-H. Taking first in the Sheep and Goat category was Sam Detten with his presentation G.O.A.T.
Longtime state Rep. Smithee won’t seek another term

Longtime state Rep. Smithee won’t seek another term

Longtime state Rep. Smithee won’t seek another term

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
State Representative John Smithee (R-Amarillo) last week announced that he will not seek another term in the Texas House of Representatives. Smithee has served in the Texas Legislature since 1985, and was most recently chairman of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.
LOOK WHO'S COMING--A Man of the Hour for the Christmas season will be present in more than just a portrait during the 2025 Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present in person to greet kids of all ages during the run of the event. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

LOOK WHO'S COMING--A Man of the Hour for the Christmas season will be present in more than just a portrait during the 2025 Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present in person to greet kids of all ages during the run of the event. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

35th Festival of Trees opens Saturday

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
One of the kickoff events of the holiday season in Hereford and Deaf Smith County, the 35th annual Hereford Senior Citizens Association Festival of Trees gets underway Saturday, November 15 and continues its run through Friday, November 20 with familiar features that have made this pre-holiday...
Weekly Badger Highlight

Weekly Badger Highlight

Weekly Badger Highlight

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Naoli Corral When did you attend Amarillo College?I began my journey with Amarillo College in the fall of 2024, driven by a desire to improve myself and secure a better future for my children. My motivation is to serve as an exemplary role model for them. What degree did you earn?

CSF applications end Monday

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
Last call for applicants seeking assistance from the 2025 edition of the Christmas Stocking Fund! The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, November 10.
You Really Don’t Want to Know

You Really Don’t Want to Know

You Really Don’t Want to Know

Chuck Bednorz
Friday, November 7, 2025
There is a famous quote by John Godfrey Saxe, a lawyer who was writing for The University of Michigan in 1869, To wit: “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.

NOVEMBER

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
2025Sundays• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, DominoesMondays• Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 900 N. Lee St.• Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill• Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m.
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
Funny state laws MinnesotaA person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.• All bathtubs must have feet.• All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts. • Every man in Brainerd, Minnesota is required by law to grow a beard.• Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays.
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