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PASSING OF THE GAVEL-It was a changing of the guard at the March 24 as county commissioners voted unanimously to designate Alma Mancinas, left, as acting Justice of the Peace effective April 1 with the retirement of Karen Boren, right, as Justice of the Peace effective March 31. Mrs. Mancinas has worked with Mrs. Boren for 10 years and was unopposed in the March 3 Primary election.

PASSING OF THE GAVEL-It was a changing of the guard at the March 24 as county commissioners voted unanimously to designate Alma Mancinas, left, as acting Justice of the Peace effective April 1 with the retirement of Karen Boren, right, as Justice of the Peace effective March 31. Mrs. Mancinas has worked with Mrs. Boren for 10 years and was unopposed in the March 3 Primary election.

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Mancinas appointed acting JP, Child Abuse Awareness Month proclaimed

Jim Steiert
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Deaf Smith County commissioners appointed Mrs.

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Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept. March 12 Jude Lawrence Marquez was arrested for assault causes bodily injury family violence. March 13 Tipton Eugene Fullerton was arrested for aggravated sexual assault child.Jorge Larios Hernandez was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Hereford Sports and Wellness. Flag football is where a lot of kids figure out what teamwork means. You learn how to run a route. You learn how to pull a flag without tackling your buddy.
A HEREFORD CHOIR FIRST

A HEREFORD CHOIR FIRST

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A HEREFORD CHOIR FIRST

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
For the first time in Hereford High School history, the Varsity Choir earned UIL Sweepstakes at the annual UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation held Thursday at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Amarillo.
LAYING DOWN THE BIG GAVEL--Karen Boren is retiring from office as Justice of the Peace for Deaf Smith County effective Tuesday, March 31 and will be honored with a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. that day on the third floor of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse. Mrs. Boren, the lady of the law north and south of the Tierra Blanca, has served just under 41 years in law enforcement and as a JP in Deaf Smith County. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

LAYING DOWN THE BIG GAVEL--Karen Boren is retiring from office as Justice of the Peace for Deaf Smith County effective Tuesday, March 31 and will be honored with a reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. that day on the third floor of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse. Mrs. Boren, the lady of the law north and south of the Tierra Blanca, has served just under 41 years in law enforcement and as a JP in Deaf Smith County. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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40 years of law north and south of the Tierra Blanca

Jim Steiert
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Long-time Deaf Smith County Justice of the Peace Karen Boren—the law north and south of the Tierra Blanca, will be laying down her gavel Tuesday, March 31 after having served just under 41 years in law enforcement and civil justice locally.
Oat belongs to Jean Coffin. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Oat belongs to Jean Coffin. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

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Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Oat belongs to Jean Coffin. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E.
HISD details 65 and Over Tax Impact of proposed high school bond

HISD details 65 and Over Tax Impact of proposed high school bond

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HISD details 65 and Over Tax Impact of proposed high school bond

News Staff
Saturday, March 28, 2026
On February 12, 2026, the Hereford ISD School Board of Trustees called for a $150,000,000 school bond to build a new high school (not additional), safe rooms (multi-purpose) as well as other safety features throughout the district.
by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

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Zonked By Zooms…. Commentary By Dr. Don Newbury
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
“Be kind for everyone you meet is carrying a heavy burden.” – Ian MacLaren, noted Scottish authorGrant 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
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Islamic schools admitted to voucher program after suit Four Islamic schools have been admitted to the Texas voucher program after a federal judge ordered the state to invite the schools to apply, the Houston Chronicle reported.
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