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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws New York:• Staten Island: You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand. • While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

News Staff
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Dear Editor,This letter is in response to the letter in November 15th issue by Ms. Mona Hernandez regarding property taxes and the VATRE. As a homeowner and employee of Hereford ISD, I implore citizens like Ms. Hernandez to please educate themselves on the purpose of the taxes that we all pay.

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Halloween Night Mayhem

Chuck Bednorz
Saturday, November 22, 2025
It is Halloween night.It is cold and dark, and I am lurking.Not far from me, to my right, is Mark Powell, invisible in the gloom.
PRESSURE BEARS WATCHING--Sandhill cranes are a familiar feature of fall and winter days in the Panhandle and South Plains, their trilling bugling equated by the great naturalist Alldo Leopold to 'the trumpet call of evolution.' A challenging but rewarding bird to hunt over decoys, their harvest is being watched closely by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

PRESSURE BEARS WATCHING--Sandhill cranes are a familiar feature of fall and winter days in the Panhandle and South Plains, their trilling bugling equated by the great naturalist Alldo Leopold to 'the trumpet call of evolution.' A challenging but rewarding bird to hunt over decoys, their harvest is being watched closely by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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Hunting pressure on sandhill cranes bears watchfulness

Jim Steiert
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Years ago, very few people hunted sandhill cranes in the Panhandle and South Plains. That has changed dramatically in the last 10-15 years as the sportiness of hunting them over decoys and their culinary quality has been recognized.

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Hunter, community breakfast is December 6 at FMC

News Staff
Saturday, November 22, 2025
With pheasant prospects somewhat improved, the stage is set for the 28th year for the Celebration Class and others of First Methodist Church of Hereford to host their big Pheasant Hunters and Community Breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The Myth of the Relaxed Holiday Season in Schools

The Myth of the Relaxed Holiday Season in Schools

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The Myth of the Relaxed Holiday Season in Schools

News Staff
Saturday, November 22, 2025
As we approach the holiday season, many people assume that schools slow down, giving students and staff a break. I believe it is important for you to know this is far from the truth here at Hereford ISD.
Ellyana Tijerina brings the ball up the court for the Lady Whitefaces.

Ellyana Tijerina brings the ball up the court for the Lady Whitefaces.

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HEREFORD SCOREBOARD

News Staff
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Hereford Varsity Basketball Scores Lady Herd 58, Caprock 44Stat Leaders:• Sam Grajeda: 17 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal• Mia Gomez: 16 points, 1 steal, 1 assist• Azlyn Zallar: 7 points, 6 reboundsLady Herd 55, Dimmitt 25Stat Leaders: Mia Gomez: 11 points, 2 assists, 3 steals Sam Grajeda: 9 points, 4...
TIE 'EM DOWN--Desserts so light and delightful that they could well float away will be offered for purchase at auction at the 15th annual Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction and Brisket Dinner Tuesday, November 25 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lamar Room of King's Manor. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

TIE 'EM DOWN--Desserts so light and delightful that they could well float away will be offered for purchase at auction at the 15th annual Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction and Brisket Dinner Tuesday, November 25 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Lamar Room of King's Manor. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction is Tuesday

News Staff
Saturday, November 22, 2025
You know that Thanksgiving day parade that’s on TV every year?—The one with all of those helium-filled characters hovering over the street?
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