Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Hereford Brand
By Carolyn Waters
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY
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I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s that hard work pays off”.Phil GrammJanuary 1958Pay your poll tax!! Pay your poll tax!! That was the message for individuals all over the state and especially in Deaf Smith County for those seeking election to various offices.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
State Capital Highlights
Power grid holds up during wintry blast The electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Tax-saving moves you can still make for 2025
Financial Focus
News Staff
Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it’s right around the corner, you still have time to make some strategic moves that could lower your 2025 tax bill.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention
Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention
By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter
If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slowmoving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
AG IN THE CLASSROOM
AG IN THE CLASSROOM
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Hereford FFA officers and a few seniors enjoyed hosting area fourth graders at the annual Ag in the Classroom January 22 sponsored by Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau. Thank you to the students who volunteered and brought animals to teach about the food and fiber that livestock provide.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
HISD HOOPS WRAP UP
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The Canyon Lady Eagles topped Hereford’s Lady Whitefaces 54-37 Friday early afternoon.The game was played early due to incoming winter weather.Following the girls varsity game the Whitefaces fell 80-41 Brix Machen and Tristen Smith both scored nine points in the loss.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
AG IN THE CLASSROOM
AG IN THE CLASSROOM
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sheri Blankenship, Mother of the Bride-elect, Bride-elect Lanae Blankenship, Krissy Vinson, Mother of the Groomelect
Bridal shower held for Blankenship
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A Bridal shower in honor of Bride-elect Lanae Blankenship was held at the E.B. Black House on Saturday, January 17.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Drilling deeper water wells not necessarily better
Drilling deeper water wells not necessarily better
Jim Steiert Contrib-uted To This Article
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District advises landowners in Deaf Smith County and all across the District that a deeper water well is not always going to prove better than others.District technicians explain that the reason why is simple physics of aquifer formations.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026