TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Life without books is like an unsharpened pencil...it has no point”.

Financial Focus

It's almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?The answer will depend somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average was $3,167, according to the Internal Revenue Service's Filing Season Statistics report.

State Capital Highlights

Early voting begins Feb. 17Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of con tested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov.

Lady Whitefaces

HEREFORD HELP

Hereford CattleWomen showed their support for local students and athletics this week by providing lunch for the Amarillo College Baseball team. The meal was shared at the downtown Amarillo ballpark, home of the Sod Poodles.

First three months mark slow start to fiscal year for Hospital District

You know those New Year resolutions we make—lose weight, help more in the community, work on balancing the budget?

Two more file for city commission

Two additional individuals have submitted applications and filed for positions on the Hereford City Commission, according to word from City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez.Rocky Bhakta, a former City Commissioner, has filed for an At-Large commission post.