Joseph Rodriguez

Joseph Rodriguez is being recognized as Whiteface of the Week after earning a spot in the Texas All-State Choir, placing 6th Chair at the Area level. This is a huge accomplishment and the first time in 56 years a student from any Hereford choir program has reached All-State.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Conquering any difficulty always gives one s secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary line and adding to one’s liberty”.--Henri F.

Together for freedom: A Texas without human trafficking

Being a good Texan on the road isn’t just about driving kind, courteous and safe. It’s about looking out for each other, and that includes watching for the signs of human trafficking. While some behaviors on our roadways are obviously unsafe, the signs of human trafficking may not be as obvious.

Financial Focus

As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may in -volve difficult conversations.You’ll want to be careful how you approach this.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Democrats Talarico, Crock- ett set first debateThe first debate in the state's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.

Hereford Police Report & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Individual Booking Report for Hereford Police Dept. December 19 Vicente Galan, age 38, was arrest4ed for evading arrest or detention, driving while license invalid, failure to comply with sex registration requirements, t counts of failed to register as sex offender.

La Madre Mia Study Club meets, hosts Carlson

La Madre Mia Study Club met in Cafe Yahweh at the First Baptist Church in Hereford, with Kristen Hicks and Sharon Hodges co-hosting for the January 8 meeting. The club was treated to WTAMU Junior Emily Carlson sharing her story of traveling to Romania and Greece during the summer for a mission trip.

TxDOT warns political signs are illegal on or within right-of-way

During campaign season the scenic Texas landscape blooms with a special kind of flower, the political sign. Tx-DOT officials remind the public that placing campaign and other signs on public lands is illegal.