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by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

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When Life Seems Whole….
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Grant Jeffrey Cline of Frisco, Texas, tragically died on June 6 while pursuing his passion for climbing the rock face of Royal Arches in Yosemite National Park. He was 18.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle themWhile older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to save.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majorityLt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen.

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BOYS DISTRICT TRACK RESULTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Varsity Team 5th 46 pointsIzak Domngues 1st place 110 Hurdles in 13.85 (new School Record) -he set this 2 weeks ago. 1st place 300 Hurdles 40.46 Brix Machen 2nd place High Jump 6'-6' Jaxon Lucio 2nd place Triple Jump 43'-6.
FUTURE SHADE--City personnel are seen planting a tree in this file photo from 2025 when an effort to plant more trees in Hereford was launched. Ten more 15-gallon trees are to be planted April 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

FUTURE SHADE--City personnel are seen planting a tree in this file photo from 2025 when an effort to plant more trees in Hereford was launched. Ten more 15-gallon trees are to be planted April 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Arbor Day planting, tree giveaway being done by City

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The City of Hereford is staging two tree-oriented events including a tree planting on Arbor Day, April 24, and the city’s first annual Tree Giveaway on May 1. Trees for the giveaway were available on a first come first served basis, and all available trees have been reserved at one per recipient.

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Downtown smoke trees relocated; Fiesta committees assigned

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Hereford Beautification Advisory Board reviewed committee assignments for Fiesta Down Main this Fall as well as a financial update and heard a status report on the downtown sidewalk project at a regular meeting April 7 at the Hereford Civic Center.
La Madre Mia hostesses and program speaker for their recent meeting at the John Bunch complex (pictured left to right) are: Cathy Bunch, Jill Harrison and Melinda Bridge. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia hostesses and program speaker for their recent meeting at the John Bunch complex (pictured left to right) are: Cathy Bunch, Jill Harrison and Melinda Bridge. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

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La Madre Mia Study Club hears program on John Bunch Complex, future plans

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at the John Bunch Complex with Melinda Bridge and Jill Harrison co-hosting for their regular meeting on April 9. Cathy Bunch gave the program with the theme Take Me Out to the Ballpark.
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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states MissouriA man from Kansas City walks into a bar and asks, “Wanna hear a joke about people from St. Louis?”The bartender says, “Listen, pal, I’m from St. Louis, and I won’t appreciate it.
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