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Four spots up for grabs on school board By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor Whether the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) puts a bond issue in front of voters this spring is relatively moot considering the district will be looking to get people to the polls regardless. Joining the City of Hereford in setting a spring election, HISD will have looking to fill four spots on its board of trustees as seats in Districts II, IV,

V and VII will all be up for grabs on May 6. Those positions are currently held by Mike Bryant (District II), board vice president Carolyn Waters (District IV), Robert de la Cruz (District V) and Clay McNeely (District VII). Since qualifying opened on Jan. 18, only one incumbent has officially tossed their hat back into ring. According to school officials, Waters submitted her paperwork seeking reelection on Jan. 20.

HISD finances get 'clean report'

District II saw its first call a bond vote for the qualifier early Friday when May 6 election. Bobby Rodriguez Since a $43.2 submitted his pamillion bond isperwork to school sue was defeated election officials. in May 2015, HISD The deadline to officials have been file for the election positioning themis Friday, Feb. 17 – selves and detera date which has a mining when the double significance best time would be for HISD. to float another. In addition to beThe initial bond WATERS ing the last day for met with resisprospective canditance concerning dates to file, that is also a sizeable amount of total the final day trustees can funding being designated

to improvement in Stanton Learning Center and the district’s athletic facilities – specifically renovations to an outdated fieldhouse and updates on Whiteface Stadium. After approving funding for some of the other bond items – roof, parking lot and window work at several schools – over the months following the 2015 bond defeat, trustees voted in October 2015 to cap any future bond requests at $30 million.

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor The Hereford Independent School District Board of Trustees received the news they were looking when 2015-16 finances came under the annual scrutiny of auditors. Jeromy Stephens of Davis Kinard and Company, presented his independent audit report to trustees at their Jan. 23 regular meeting. “This is a clean audit report,” Stephens said. “It is a very good report. All things went well with it, and there are no changes needed. “Nothing suggests anything out of the ordinary other than the usual type things you see in virtually every school district.” Noting that “clean audit report” is the highest level of excellence that can be obtained, Stephens also presented overall financials to back up his findings. Of particular importance was an increase of $6.7 million in total assets from the Aug. 31 end of fiscal year 201415 to the end of fiscal year 2015-16. Stephens’ presentation showed an increase of total assets from PLEASE SEE HISD | 2

However, latest reports from school officials at various meetings during the past two months show the district is looking at a proposed bond amount of $45 million. The latest indication of that was by HISD Business Manager Rusty Ingram during a report to trustees at the Jan. 23 regular meeting concerning the need of a financial advisor specifically to assist with the calling, PLEASE SEE SPOTS | 2

Economic strategy, future on upswing By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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Recognitions for students from West Central Elementary School during the Jan. 23 meeting of the HISD Board of Trustees included more than just how well they are doing in the classroom. For kindergartener Stella Hewitt, the honor extended past academics and into the artistic as she delighted the gathering with song.

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From left, Hereford Food Pantry’s Patsy Sparkman, Jane Eggen, Bettie Dickson, Kevin Bushart, Mariland Beel and Lidia Aguirre accept a check for $1,340 from Daniel Arias, Leonardo Peralta, Juan Peralta and Samuel Lincon of Caviness Beef Packers after 2,800 pounds of aluminum cans were sent to recycling specifically to benefit the food bank and its recent move to a new permanent location on Lee Avenue.

The literal and figurative economic landscapes in Hereford and Deaf Smith County are, respectively, on the rise and verging in a new direction based on official’s reports since the first of the year. Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) executive director Michael Kitten relayed both those facts during meetings last month of Deaf Smith County Joint Entities and Hereford City Commission. “We’re [HEDC] looking forward to 2017,” Kitten said at both meetings. “There are some good things going on right now.” The literal changes range from the obvious to the not-so. The most noticeable has been the opening of Love’s Travel Center on First Street, which Kitten said was imminent at both meetings on Jan. 19. Love’s officially opened its doors for business on Thursday. Meanwhile, the KITTEN opening of Rabern Rentals in the old Higginbotham building on U.S. 385 North will take place Monday, Kitten added. Also topics in his reports were an $80 million expansion project being undertaken by Merrik Pet Care and “delayed wind projects” that are “still moving forward.” A previously reported new business coming to town is basically awaiting the arrival of spring before moving forward, according to Kitten. “Burger King has changed its plans from metal to wood construction,” he said. “They should start work when the weather breaks so it will be easier to move forward.” Exact completion dates for the fastfood outlet near the new Love’s on First Street is not known at this time. The figurative alterations are a change in HEDC’s marketing strategies since contracting with Site Location Partnership. “We have been concentrating a lot of our efforts on the West Coast,” Kitten said. “Now, we’re getting exposure all over the country. “We’re also taking a different tact with our marketing. We’re concentrating more on manufacturing now than in production.” Kitten added that for the past five years HEDC officials have annually attended an ag show in California that is focused more toward ag production. That show, according to Kitten, is the reason for the influx of dairies in Deaf Smith County. However, that side of the overall inPLEASE SEE HEDC | 2

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ber of commerce office on Main Street by 5 p.m., The Hereford Lions Club Monday, Feb. 6, accordPast President’s ing to chamber Committee is preexecutive director paring to meet and Sid Shaw. Those select the 2016 Citnominations will izen of the Year. be opened at the The award is then selection meeting annually presented Tuesday, Feb. 7. at the Deaf Smith The selection County Chamber of will done by secret Commerce banquet, ballot, and the which will take winner will remain place this year on a secret until the SHAW Thursday, Feb. 16. Feb. 16 banquet The public has alpresentation. ways had the opportunity Those wishing to attend to present nominees to the the chamber banquet can committee. Nominations call the chamber (806-364from the public must be 3333) for tickets. Ticket submitted in writing in a prices are $25 per person. sealed envelope. Doors will open at 6 p.m., When nominating please and the food line will start explain why this nominee at 6:15 p.m. is deserving of the award. Tickets must be purAll nominations must chased in advance. No tickbe turned into the cham- ets will be sold at the door.

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and facility enhancements while working with the muCANYON – West Texas seum’s board of trustees and A&M University (WTAMU) WTAMU to develop a stratepresident Dr. Walter Wendler gic plan to meet the needs of has announced that Carol PPHM through 2025. Lovelady of Amarillo is the “I am thrilled to be selectnew director of the Panhan- ed director of the Panhandledle-Plains Historical Museum Plains Historical Museum,” (PPHM). She will begin her Lovelady said. “As the new duties immediately. director of Texas’ largest hisLovelady has served as the tory museum, I look back to museum’s interim director Hattie Anderson, who foundsince mid-May, filling the po- ed the Panhandle-Plains Hissition vacated by Guy “Cliff” torical Society in 1921. She Vanderpool, who left in late was a woman of vision, April to take a pocommitment and ensition at the Amon ergy. It is an honor Carter Museum of to follow in her footAmerican Art in Fort steps 96 years later. Worth. “Like Hattie, I too “We conducted have a vision for the a careful review of Panhandle-Plains Hisa number of very torical Museum. I see qualified candithe museum in partdates,” Wendler said. nership with West “Carol Lovelady rose Texas A&M UniversiLovelady to the top of the list ty, reaching out into as a person with the Panhandle, coltremendous interest in the lecting and sharing the stoPanhandle-Plains Historical ries of the people – from the Museum and its continued first residents to the newest development as a strong residents. I am committed to partner with West Texas A&M this area. My grandmother University. came to Amarillo in 1901, “I am pleased that she has and my family has been here accepted our offer, and she since. That’s 116 years. This will begin work immediately is where I belong. I am proud in charting a course for con- to be associated with the tinued progress.” museum and the University. As director, Lovelady will I am excited, and I am eneroversee all aspects of the gized.” museum’s operations. She Lovelady brings almost will continue to build on the 20 years of experience with museum’s reputation, as well PPHM to the position. She as the visitor base to share has served on the board of the cultural heritage of the trustees for 12 years unTexas Panhandle through its der two directors. She also extensive collections, inno- served as the board presivative exhibitions and edu- dent and member of several cational programming. committees, including a turn Lovelady also will explore as the chair of the strategic fundraising opportunities planning committee.

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dustry does have its downside. As an example, he cited recent outside interest in locating a walnut orchard in the county, where interested parties were basically only looking for land and water. “Ag production does not really provide jobs,” Kitten said. “While those have been nice additions and nice to have, there are few to no jobs created locally. “That’s why we decided to change [marketing] directions.” Along those line, Kitten said within the next two weeks, HEDC officials will be attending a “large ag manufacturing show” that will feature such international companies as John Deere. “We’ll see if we can’t find one of those to come here,” he added.

election and implementation of a bond. Trustees have yet to make a final decision whether a bond will be included on the May ballot and, as stated, have until Feb. 17 to make that call. Also slated for that Saturday, May 6 election day will be balloting for three seats on the Hereford City Commission. Commission spots for Place 1 and Place 3, as well as the mayor’s seat will be up for a decision. Those seats are currently held by Joe Garza (Place 1), Charlie Kerr (Place 3) and Tom Simons (mayor). City election officials reported that all three filed for re-election within days of qualifying opening on Jan. 18.

HISD to host sub training Hereford Independent School District (HISD) will be hold substitute training on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the HISD Administration Building

on the corner of 25 Mile Avenue and 15th Street. All interested parties must have completed an online application, and it must be on file prior to the training session.

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The Hereford Kiwanis found out about efforts in Hereford to battle cancer when Julie Butler of Hereford Cancer Coalition was guest speaker for its weekly meeting. After the meeting, from left, Kiwanian Debbie Gonzalez, Butler, Kiwanis Club president Marcos Castro and club member Macy Lopez continue their conversation. The Hereford Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon in Hereford Community Center.

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for 2016, which went $41,908,554 in 2015 to from $40,893,891 to $48,760,204 in 2016. $44,288,362. School funds inWhile 2016 federcreased $2.8 million al revenue was down from $16,587,466 to $352,322, increases in $19,466,339, while the state funds ($1,233,540) fund balance went and local revefrom $13,154,266 nues ($2,494,253) to $15,684,281. accounted for Stephens exa total revenue plained much of boost of almost those increases $3.4 million. were associated Stephens also with a $2.5 milreported HISD lion cash influx received clean from local taxes. reports on its “That is a internal controls INGRAM healthy fund baland compliance. ance,” he said. HISD expenses “Most particularly in also increased $2.3 milunassigned funds. The lion between 2015 and $2.5 million increase 2015 with instruction now covers four months spending of just more of expenses.” than $21.7 million acThe need to cover ex- counting for 54 percent penses, he added, is a of total expenses – exrecommendation from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that districts keep a positive fund balance to cover two-three months’ worth of system expenses if funding was ever not received. Stephens said HISD’s current fund balance excess provides 4.2 months of those expenses. Increased tax revenues played a large part in an 8.3 percent uptick in total revenues

cluding capital outlay. There was a $1.1 million in jump in capital outlay expenses for 2016 as the district undertook several improvements projects on its campuses – most notably roof work, window replacements and parking lot work. There also were specifically no material weaknesses identified in the audit and no instances of noncompliance. “The clean report means we did all right,” HISD Business Manager Rusty Ingram said. “It shows we followed all the rules and regulations, and we did everything legally and properly. “It is an A-plus rating.”

Friends of the Library will hold its annual book sale Feb. 24-25 in the basement of Deaf Smith County library. The members-only sale will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. The public sale runs from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 25, and during regular library hours until Friday, March 31. Book sale prices are $2 each for hardbacks, 25 cents for children’s books and magazines, 50 cents for good-condition paperbacks, $1 for CDs and DVDs, $2 for audiobooks and $10 per set of encyclopedias. All pricing is at the discretion of the Friends organization. Memberships in Friends of the Library for 2017 will be sold at the door on Feb. 24 for those who wish to shop the pre-sale. Those interested in joining the Friends organization can also sign up at the library any weekday during regular business hours. Yearly memberships are priced at $5 for individuals, $10 for families and $15 for clubs and businesses. Friends of the Library president Kathy Allison said book sale revenue supports various library programs – including the summer reading club, an online newspaper collection and adult and youth literacy. The organization raises funds through membership fees and the annual book sale.

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In Memory of in 1960 serving at Fort Gordon, Georgia until he was honorably discharged in 1962. He was active in a CB radio club in Hereford. He was a sheriff’s reserve officer in Deaf Smith County for a number of years before transferring to Topeka. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 421 and was active in its honor guard until his health prevented it. Donald enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an avid fisherman. Donald is survived by his wife, Marlene; son Alan Daugherty and wife Cindy; daughter Sandra Shea and husband Mik); grandchildren,

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Virginia Marie Hix passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in Hereford. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Rest Lawn Cemetery. Services are under direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home. Virginia was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Collinsville, Okla., to Robert Clarence and Mamie Victoria (Trotter) Clements. She married Jerry Lynn Hix on April 8, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nev. They were married for 25 years and live in Hereford. Virginia was a voracious reader. She always had a book going. She also knitted and sewed. I, James Allan, still remember the pajamas with the rocket print she made for me when I was a small child. I loved them. Most of all, we all loved her. One of the last things she said was she was not afraid of dying. She was ready for the pain to end, but that she would miss her family too much to leave. Family was everything to her. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mamie (Trotter) Clements; sister Shirley Jean Clements; and brother Robert Allan Clements. Virginia is survived by her husband, Jerry Lynn Hix of the home; children Donna and husband James Tice of Amarillo, Vicki and husband Mike Malone of Lone Oak, and Allan and wife Lori Mongold of Canyon; grandchildren Trey and wife Jacy Malone of Amarillo, Hayden Malone and Tiffani Tanner of Lone Oak, Josh and wife Fayrene Tice of Amarillo, Jennifer andhusband Jeff Weidrich of Amarillo, Misty and husband Samuel Berryman of Bushland, Taylor Tice and fiancé Stephanie Detten-Chumley of Amarillo, Zachary Mongold and Christopher Mongold, both of Canyon; and 12 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX, 79106, or tell your family you love them. Express condolences to the family by signing the online guest book at www.herefordheritagefh. com.

CANYON – Louise Hall, 90, died Friday, Jan. 27,2017 in Amarillo. A memorial service was held Saturday, January 28 at Brooks Chapel with the Rev. Gene Jones officiating. Services were under direction of Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Louise Hall was born on July 22, 1926 in Seagraves to the Rev. P.T. Haynes and Lella Warren Haynes. She graduated from Raymondville High School and attended the University of Texas. She married George V. Hall on Feb. 21 1948, and he preceded her in death in 1987. She attended Freedom Fellowship Church and loved to volunteer in public schools with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a tutor. Louise enjoyed spending time with her family. She was also preceded in death by her grandsonin-law, John Scott Porter; three sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include sisters Blanche Crossman and husband Bill, Gladys Wiebelt, Carol Gates and husband Ed, and Ann Wright; sons Dan Hall and wife Margaret, and John Hall; and grandchildren Dani Porter and Michael Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Freedom Fellowship Church, 55 Hunsley Road, Canyon, TX, 79015, or to Canyon Senior Citizens, 1719 5th Ave., Canyon, TX, 79015. Sign the online guest registry at www.brooksfuneral.com.

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Donald R. Daugherty 1938-2017 Donald Ray Daugherty, 78, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Born March 5, 1938 in Grimes, Okla., Donald was the son of Earl and Bessie Henson Daugherty. He attended Cheyenne schools, where he played baseball, was in FFA and played in the band. He graduated in 1956. Donald went to work for ATSF Railroad in 1956 and worked there for 44 years. On June 5, 1957, Donald and Marlene Flynn were united in marriage in Berlin, Okla., enjoying more than 59 years together. They were great partners both on and off the dance floor. He was drafted into the U.S. Army

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Opinion Republicans need to find their voice President Donald Trump should immediately rescind Friday's executive order halting America's refugee program, banning entry by Syrians indefinitely, and suspending for 90 days all travel into America from seven Muslim nations. The order endangers America and betrays its values. If he refuses to do so, congressional Republicans and border state governors – in particular Texans like Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, House Homeland Security chairman Michael McCaul and Gov. Greg Abbott – must find their missing voices. Trump is president of the entire U.S., but he is governing under the banner of the Republican Party. It is imperative that they stiffen their spines and speak up for American values, for the sake of their party and their country. Trump's order is an affront to American ideals, closing the arms of liberty that have long been outstretched to the oppressed and persecuted. Those around the world most in need of our support and protection are being shut out. And while the orders stop short of a blanket ban on all Muslim entry, its singling out of seven Muslim nations was a message in itself. Couple that with Trump's instructions to prioritize refugee claims made by religious minorities, chiefly Christians, and the result seems anathema to our founding principle to not discriminate by religion. Trump's order also purports to make America safer from terrorism; instead, it is likely to do the opposite. The United States' refugee screening program is already extensive and takes years to complete; of the 800,000 refugees who have entered since the 9/11 attacks, only one has been arrested on suspicion of planning a U.S. attack. And the executive order has already triggered retaliatory measures. Iran, one of the seven nations affected by the 90day immigration ban, called the move "a gift to extremists." We pray they are wrong. But the damage will grow. If the administration restarts the refugee program in 120 days, as promised, the new order will allow officials to zero out entry from any country where our officials don't think adequate new safeguards have been put in place. But this ignores that refugees most often are fleeing countries in chaos, where violence predominates amid rule by precisely the kinds of governments we most abhor. Trump's order was too hasty. It avoided the traditional process that would have allowed the Justice Department and Homeland Security an opportunity to give operational guidance. Within a day, confusion reigned at airports across the land, including Dallas. Federal judges blocked some aspects of the order immediately, leaving some airport travelers in legal limbo – shielded from deportation but ineligible to enter America. The president's chief of staff added to the confusion on Sunday's “Meet the Press,” declaring, "As far as green card holders, moving forward, it doesn't affect them." But the day before, a senior administration official explicitly confirmed that the order bars travel from the seven countries even for green card holders. No wonder people are confused. The president, in his haste to appear strong and decisive, has instead been reckless. The result is thousands of individual tragedies made worse, with more to come, and a weakened United States. Dallas Morning News

Elected Officials Hereford City Commission Mayor – Tom Simons 806-363-7100 Place 1 – Jose A. Garza 806-363-7100 Place 2 – Angie Alonzo 806-363-7100 Place 3 – Charlie Kerr 806-363-7100 Place 4 – Linda Cumpton 806-363-7100 Place 5 – Cathy Bunch 806-363-7100 Place 6 – Marcos Castro 806-363-7100 Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court County Judge D.J. Wagner 806-363-7000 Commissioners Precinct 1 – Chris Kahlich Precinct 2 – Jerry O'Connor 806-679-6889 Precinct 3 – Mike Brumley 806-344-5901 Precinct 4 – Dale Artho 806-679-6789 Hereford ISD Board of Trustees District I – Kevin Knight 806-364-0438 District II – Mike Bryant 806-676-6656 District II – Emily Wade 806-363-2381 District IV – Carolyn Waters 806-364-0596 District V – Robert De La Cruz 806-363-8261 District VI – Angel Barela 806-363-2921 District VII – Clay McNeely 806-344-0713 State Officials Governor Greg Abbott – 512-463-2000; www.gov.texas.gov Senator Kel Seliger –512-463-0131 (Austin); 806-374-8994 (Amarillo) Representative John Smithee –512-463-0702 (Austin); 806-372-3327 (Amarillo)

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"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." First Amendment, U.S. Constitution Those who are willing to sacrifice liberty for additional security deserve neither security nor liberty.

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Theodore Roosevelt

Abbott says change policy or lose funding

Tales of Deaf Smith County “Life is an occasion. Rise to it.” Anonymous

with the city provided that the city would pay one-third of the cost of the project on Lee Come along with me down the yellow brick Street and property owners would pay the reroad to Oz. Well, since your schedule might maining two-thirds, plus the cost of gutters. not allow enough time for that trip perhaps The total bill for the entire Lee Street projyou can come along with me down the red ect was $17,721.17, with property owners owbrick streets right here in Hereford. ing $12,574.94. Naturally, numerous property Actually, the history of the red brick streets owners were not happy with this bill. goes back to the mid-1920s. At that time, E.S. The engineers who worked with city offiIreland was in his first term as mayor. Alder- cials were from the Montgomery and Ward men who served with him were J.O. Newell, Firm. No record as to whether this company C.H. Dyar, N.E. Gass and J.D. Buchanan. These eventually became the catalog store. men served together from 1924-32. Although it sounds interesting, and has On March 30, 1926, Jordan Construction sometimes been told as fact, the Italian prisCompany, then of Plainview, contracted oners of war encamped at southeast of with the city of Hereford to complete Hereford did not lay the bricks for the a project which would include paving street improvements. When one takes some streets, water works and sewage into account that the brick streets had facilities for a large portion of the city. been in place almost 20 years before Now, about 90 years later, a part of the Italians arrived, that story is just Hereford's history may be lost if all the folklore. brick streets are removed or replaced Also, some have given the CCC (Civilwith paving materials. The current city ian Conservation Corps) the credit for commission and mayor have tough delaying the brick streets. Again, not so. cisions to make about this concern. The CCC did not come into existence CAROLYN Let's return to the ’20s for a while. until 1933. WATERS The Jordan Company's contract, or Present-day officials are taking a agreement, included work to be done close look at the future of the brick later and possibly into 1928 when Lee Street streets and to the dismay of some citizens, from Fifth to what was then 10th Street – now a portion of the bricks on Main Street has alPark Avenue – to be widened and given a new ready been covered. surface. Although the cost of repairs and mainteThe earlier project on Main, Miles and Third nance of brick streets, opposed to paved streets had been completed in late 1926. This streets, is much higher, hopefully some conwork included a concrete base under the brick sideration of the town's history can and will paving and was guaranteed to last for an in- be taken into account. Even if a portion of definite period of time. The bricks for this the brick streets can be saved, it will help to project, as well as the later projects, were preserve history. shipped to Hereford from a manufacturer in The red brick streets, the museum, courtKansas. house and the first high school (Stanton BuildHowever, the work done on Lee Street did ing) are among the few remaining footprints not include a concrete base, but was estimat- that help to tell the story of the community's ed to last from 10-20 years. The contractor history. did not guarantee how long the work would last. “Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history.” Interestingly, the Jordan Company contract Abraham Lincoln

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has stepped up the pressure on Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez to participate in immigration enforcement, warning that she could lose state funding if she refuses. In a Jan. 23 letter, Abbott urged the sheriff to reverse her policy directive “forbidding Travis County Sheriff’s Office employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests.” Failure to reverse her directive would put in jeopardy millions of dollars in funding from the governor’s office to Travis County, Abbott warned. Abbott mentioned that last year, he conditioned all Criminal Justice Grant funds from his office to counties on their enforcement of federal immigration law. Furthermore, Abbott said, he is committed to signing legislation that bans sanctuary cities throughout the state of Texas. Hernandez posted a news release in reaction to the governor’s letter, saying: “I respect the job of our state leaders, but I will not allow fear and misinformation to be my guiding principles as a leader sworn to protect this community. I am following all state and federal laws, and upholding constitutional rights to due process for all in our criminal justice system. Our community is safer when people can report crimes without fear of deportation. I trust the court system and our judges to assess the risks and set appropriate bonds and conditions for all who are incarcerated. The voters, who elected state leaders and me, expect and deserve a collaborative effort to come up with solutions to this very complex issue. That is precisely what I’m committed to.”

Court blocks regent

Outgoing University of Texas regent Wallas L. Hall Jr. has lost the latest round in his legal battle to obtain admissions records from the university. The Court of Appeals for the Third District on Jan. 27 ruled unanimously in favor of the defendant, UT System Chancellor William H. Raven, in a lawsuit brought by Hall. Hall sued over McRaven’s refusal to grant Hall complete access to records containing student-admissions information. McRaven had the legal standing to deny Hall’s requests for certain information, the court ruled. The underlying dispute began in 2013, when Hall raised concerns about potential improprieties in the admissions process of UT Austin and requested information to conduct his own investigation. Hall was appointed to the board of regents by thenGov. Rick Perry in 2011. Hall’s term of office ends in February. (Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)

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Religion

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Church News Fellowship of Believers The first Sunday of each month is "Communion Sunday" at Fellowship of Believers church. We invite all believers to join us for the Lord's Supper and worship on February 5. Fellowship and refreshments are served at 10:00 a.m. and the worship time begins at 10:30 a.m. The message, by Pastor Danny Mize, will be "Top Chef - Cooking For Others" – based on our Scripture reading from John 21: 1-14. We will sing together these hymns: "Revive Us Again" "He Keeps Me Singing" "Come to the Table" and "I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever." Cindy Cassels will provide piano accompaniment, and Peggy Mize will lead our singing. We are located at 245 N. Kingwood. Call 364-0359 if you need more information.

Assembly Of God Calvary Family Church 137 Avenue G 806-364-5686 Victory Family Worship Center 606 E 15th St 806-364-0305 www.thevictory.tv

Iglesia Vida 603 E. Park Avenue 806-346-7054 All services in Español.

Baptist Avenue Baptist 130 N 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-1564

Dawn Baptist Dawn Community 806-258-7330 First Baptist Church 5th & Main Street 806-364-0696 www.fbchereford. com Frio Baptist Church 7 miles S. on FM 1055 806-276-5380 Genesis Church 1 mile N. on Hwy 385 806-364-1217 www.genesischurch.com Good News Church 621 E. 15th 806-364-5239 Inglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844 Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida 201 Country Club Drive 806-364-2209 Mount Sinai Baptist 302 Knight Street

Episcopal St. Thomas Episcopal Church 601 W Park Ave. 806-364-0146

Inter-

Verse of the Day Wednesday, February 01 Psalm 3:2-6

2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. 6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

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5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Saturday, February 04 Psalm 34:14

14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Jehovah Witness Jehovah Wtinesses 111 Avenue H 806-364-5763

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 500 Country Club Drive 806-364-1288

Lutheran

Sunday, February 05 Matthew 11:28

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian 610 Lee St. 806-364-2471

Seventh Day Adventist Iglesia Adevntista Del 7 Dia 1204 Moreman St. 806-341-0315

Seventh Day Adventist 711 W Park Ave. 806-364-6127

Trinity

Fellowship Trinity Fellowship 401 W Park Ave. 806-364-0373

Immanuel Lutheran Church 100 Avenue B New Life 806-346-2740 Restoration Center www.lcms.org 15th & Whittier 806-364-8866 Palo Duro Baptist 5704 FM 809, Wilderado 806-426-3470 Summerfield Baptist 605 Walnut St., Summerfield 806-357-2535 Temple Baptist 700 Avenue K 806-364-1892 Templo La Hermosa 213 Barker Avenue 806-364-2038 Western Heritage Christian Church Westway Community Center Westway Baptist P.O. Box 178, Rural Rt. 4 806-364-5092

Catholic La Iglesia De San Jose 13th & Brevard 806-364-5053 St. Anthony’s Catholic 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-6150

Church Of Christ 15th Street Church of Christ 15th & Blackfoot 806-364-1581

Methodist

First United Methodist 501 N. Main St 806-364-0770 www.herefordmethodist.com Iglesia Methodista San Pablo 220 Kibbe 806-364-3100

Nazarene Church of the Nazarene La Plata & Ironwood 806-364-8303 Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H

Non

Denominational Barn Church 3948 FM 1057 806-289-5706 Christian Assembly 1206 S Main St. 806-364-5882 Living Stones Church 802 Avenue K 806-282-1138 Son Rise 502 Mabel St. Faith Mission Church of God in Christ 806-307-309

Without Walls Praise Center Central Church of 802 Avenue K Christ 806-360-2830 148 Sunset Spanish & Bi-lan806-364-1606 gual Services La Iglesia De Christo 334 Avenue E 806-364-6401 Park Avenue Church of Christ 703 W Park Ave. 806-364-6094

Pentecostal Iglesia De Cristo 103 Alamo 806-364-2906

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Sports

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Whitefaces sink Raider rally

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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Lindsey Carrillo (12) gets fouled on a drive in the lane during Friday's loss to visiting Randall.

2nd-half onslaught slays Lady Herd

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor The Randall Lady Raiders departed the ship to pillage and burn in the second half Friday and left Hereford completely sacked with an 80-40 victory over the Lady Whitefaces in District 3-5A action. Dropping their fourth in a row to fall to 11-15, the Lady Herd also saw themselves ousted from the district playoff race at 3-8 with three games to play. “We didn’t have much energy to start the second half,” Hereford coach Christy Connally said. “Plus, [Randall] shot really, really well. That can take a lot of wind out of your sails. “Our defense broke down in the second half. We didn’t communicate

well.” The Lady Whitefaces lone lead came at 1-0 early in a slow first quarter that belied the final two. The Lady Raiders built a 25-16 halftime lead before putting up a blistering, 55-point second half as Canton Moreno came off the bench to nail four 3-pointers and score all 15 of her points in the final two periods. Although topping their halftime point total (16) with 17 in the third, the Lady Herd saw the deficit grow to 50-33 before being outscored 30-7 in the fourth quarter. “After the game, I told them that they can’t do that again,” Connally said of the second-half lack of energy, defense and communication. “If they did, it was going PLEASE SEE GIRLS | 8

The Hereford Whitefaces used a stingy defense and timely free throw shooting to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit Friday to top the visiting Randall Raiders, 4945, in District 3-5A play. Knocking off the Raiders for the first time since 2011, the Herd (11-13) won their second game in the last three outings and fourth in the last six to improve to 4-5 in league play and keep pace in the district playoff race. “I was very pleased on how we played,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said. “That was a big win for our program.” After seeing a 7-point, third-quarter lead evaporate, the Whitefaces were clinging to a 37-35 advantage heading into the final period when the Raiders mounted a comeback. A Sam Stormer 3-pointer to open the fourth gave Randall its first lead of the game, 38-37, and ignited a 7-0 spurt that saw the Raiders go up a game-high 42-37 on a Stormer bucket with

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Hereford's Bo Baker (10), teammate Parker Lowery (11) and a trio of Raider defenders all keep an eye on whether Baker's shot falls during the Herd's 49-45 Friday win over Randall.

6:14 to play. 47-45 with 5.7 ticks to go. From there, the Herd went DeLozier then knocked down a pair to work. of free throws 1.3 seconds later to Clamping down on defense, make it a two-possession game bethe Whitefaces held the Raid- fore the Herd defense forced a turners scoreless for the next over on the ensuing Raider inbounds 6:08, while putting together pass to seal it. their own rally – predomi“We defended very well,” Villegas nantly from the said. “I would like foul line – to to cite the play of pull the game sophomore forDistrict 3-5A out. ward Dodge Destandings Bo Baker and Lozier. I thought through games of Jan. 21 Parker Lowrey he played a great each converted game filling W L one-and-one in for [injured Amarillo 9 0 chances to trim junior] Sergio the deficit to Cruz.” Palo Duro 7 2 42-41 before a DeLozier, who Plainview 5 4 Lowrey basket was making only Hereford 4 5 put the Herd on his third start Caprock 4 5 top for good, of the season, Randall 3 6 43-42, at the finished with 12 4:00 mark. points that inCanyon 3 6 Caleb Marcluded six in the Dumas 1 8 tinez nailed a first quarter and pair from the a 5-of-6 night stripe, while from the stripe. Dodge DeLozier and Lowrey “I also thought Caleb Martinez each hit 1-of-2 to stretch the showed up and played a good game lead to 47-42 when Stormer on both ends of the floor,” Villegas fouled out with 17.7 seconds added. remaining. Martinez posted a team-high 16 Randall’s Corey Sato points on the night that included a BRAND/John Carson banked a trey high off the quartet of 3-pointers. Sophomore Dodge DeLozier scored 12 points glass from the left wing to Lowrey added 12 points as he went Friday, including two free throws to seal the give the Raiders a chance at game with 4.4 seconds to play. PLEASE SEE BOYS | 8

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES

Thursday, Feb. 2 Wrestling Varsity boys, girls at Caprock, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball Freshmen at Dumas, 4:30 p.m. JV at Dumas, 6 p.m. Varsity at Dumas, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Freshmen at Dumas, 4:30 p.m. Varsity at Dumas, 6 p.m. JV at Dumas, 7:30 p.m. Softball Varsity at Borger (scrimmage), 4:30 p.m. JV at Borger (scrimmage), 6:30 p.m. Tennis Varsity at Boswell Open, TBA

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Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 20 Feb. 23-25 March 2-4 March 7 4:30 p.m. March 17 March 18 1 p.m. March 21 March 24 March 28 March 31 April 4 April 7 April 11 April 14 April 18 4:30 p.m. April 21 April 25 April 28

Hereford Whitefaces 2017 Golf schedule

BORGER (scrimmage) 1 p.m. at Levelland (scrimmage) 4:30p.m. at Shallowater (scrimmage) noon at Shallowater tournament TBA at Levelland tournament TBA DALHART at Canyon* 1 p.m. CANYON* at Plainview* 4:30p.m. PLAINVIEW* 4:30p.m. AMARILLO* 4:30p.m. at Amarillo* 4:30p.m. at Randall* 4:30p.m. RANDALL* 4:30p.m. PALO DURO 4:30p.m. at Palo Duro 1:30p.m. at Dumas* DUMAS* CAPROCK* at Caprock*

Home games in ALL CAPS *denotes District 3-5A game

Monday, Feb. 6 Boys Basketball th 7 -grade A team vs. Dumas, 5 p.m. 8th-grade B team vs. Dumas, 5 p.m. Freshmen at Caprock, 6 p.m. 8th-grade A team vs. Dumas, 6:15 p.m. th 7 -grade B team vs. Dumas, 6:15 p.m.

4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Boys Basketball JV at Caprock, 6 p.m. Varsity at Caprock, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Freshmen at Caprock, TBA Varsity at Caprock, 6 p.m. JV at Caprock, 7:30 p.m. Softball Varsity vs. Lubbock Titans (scrimmage), 4 p.m. JV vs. Lubbock Titans (scrimmage), 5:30 p.m. Tennis JV at Randall Open, TBA

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Saturday, Feb. 4 Softball Varsity at Bushland (scrimmage), TBA Wrestling Junior High District tournament, 10 a.m.

BOYS Feb. 17-18 March 3-4 March 10-11 March 21 April 4 April 10

at Plainview at Borger at Abilene at Dumas* HEREFORD* at Amarillo*

GIRLS March 3-4 March 23 April 3 April 11

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Amarillo Canyon* Amarillo* Plainview*

Home matches in ALL CAPS *denotes District 3-5A match

Hereford Whitefaces 2017 Tennis schedule

Lady Whitefaces 2017 Softball schedule Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 16-18 Feb. 23-25 Feb. 28 March 7 March 9-11 March 13 March 16 March 21 March 24 March 28 March 31 April 4 April 7 April 11 April 13 April 18 April 21

at Borger (scrimmage) at Bushland (scrimmage) LUBK TITANS (scrimmage) at Levelland (scrimmage) at Fuddrucker tournament@ at Fox Country tournament# at Canyon* at Plainview* at Snyder tournament at Randall* AMARILLO* PALO DURO* at Dumas* CAPROCK* CANYON* PLAINVIEW* at Amarillo* RANDALL* at Palo Duro* DUMAS* at Caprock*

Home games in ALL CAPS @ in Lubbock # in El Paso *denotes District 3-5A game

4:30p.m. TBA 4 p.m. 4 p.m. TBA TBA 6:30p.m. 6:30p.m. TBA 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 4:30p.m. 6:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m. 4:30p.m.

Jan. 21 HEREFORD QUAD Jan. 28 at Amarillo (scrimmage) Feb. 3 at Boswell Open Feb. 10-11 at Hub City tournament, Lubbock Feb. 16 HEREFORD QUAD Feb. 24-25 at Viking Invitational, Bryan March 3 at Sandie Cup, Amarillo March 24 at Eagle Invitational, Haslet March 31-April 1 at Amarillo Relays April 11-12 District 3-5A tournament, Amarillo April 18-20 Region 1 tournament, Lubbock

Hereford Whitefaces, Lady Whitefaces 2017 Track schedule Feb. 25 at WTAMU Classic, Canyon March 3 at WFISG Invitational, Wichita Falls March 10 at Bulldog Relays, Plainview March 24-25 at Amarillo Relays March 31-April 1 HEREFORD INVITATIONAL April 7 at tri-meet, Canyon April 13-14 District 3-5A meet, Randall April 21 Area meet, Randall April 28-29 Region 1 meet, Lubbock May 11-12 State meet, Austin Home meets in ALL CAPS

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

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to be a long rest of the season. “We’re out of the playoff race now. So, now they are playing for pride. We’ll see what our players are made of over the final few games.” The Lady Whitefaces had two reach doublefigure scoring as Lexi Escobal and Lindsey Carrillo scored a team-high 11 points each. Faith Castaneda added 8 points, while only three of the remaining seven Lady Whitefaces who played scored. Michelle Villalobos, Lori Arias and Andrea Valenzuela rounded out the Hereford scoring with 5, 3 and 2 points, respectively. Friday was the first game for the Lady Whitefaces since starting guard Liz Ramirez went down with a season-ending knee injury, and Connally said the junior’s absence was noticeable. “Losing Liz really showed up on defense,” Connally said. “We didn’t have a lot of depth when the season started, and it is really starting to show now with the injuries.” Connally said much of Friday’s problems can be traced to season-long struggles with turnovers and rebounding. Both of those, she added, are somewhat attributable to her squad’s overall lack of experience and depth. “We still have to get the turnover and rebounding problems solved,” Connally said. “We’re pretty much playing for next year, and we need to see how close we are turning the corner. “We just have to keep at it and working to get better each game.” The Lady Whitefaces

4-of-6 from the foul line. Baker hit 4-of-5 free throws and chipped in 6 points. Almost all of the 12 Herd points in the final quarter came from the charity stripe, where they connected on 10-of-12 attempts. Sato was the lone Raider to crack double figures in scoring with four triples leading to a gamehigh 25 points. The win shook up a four-way tie for fourth in District 3-5A and moved the Herd into a two-way tie for the No. 4 spot with Caprock at 4-5. Already with league wins over third-place Plainview and Caprock, the Whitefaces earned a season split with the Raiders that could go a long way in determining the district’s postseason picture. “You always need to win your district home games,” Villegas said. “This one also prevents Randall from having a head-to-head tiebreaker edge for the playoffs if we end up tied.” The district playoff race turns down the homestretch as the Whitefaces visited second-place Palo Duro after press time Tuesday. They are back in town Friday to face Dumas in the final home game before ending the regular season with road trips to Caprock, Canyon and Plainview. Tip for all games is scheduled of 7:30 p.m.

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Faith Castaneda (42) puts up a baseline runner during first-half action Friday against Randall. were on the road Tuesday, after press time, to face Palo Duro before returning for the last home game of the season on Friday against Dumas. They close the season Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Caprock. Tip for all games is set for 6 p.m.

RANDALL 80, HEREFORD 40 1 2 3 4 RHS 7 18 25 30 – 80 HHS 3 13 17 7 – 40 Halftime: 25-16, Randall RANDALL (80): Moreno 15, Perez 20, Lopez 0, Burk 13, Thomas 7, Kemp 4, Ford 11, Merril 0, Stansell 4, Lord 4. HEREFORD (40): Barba 0, Escobal 11, Lookingbill 0, Arias 3, Carrillo 12, Garza 0, Valenzuela 2, Villalobos 5, Castaneda 8, Fraire 0.

HEREFORD 49, RANDALL 45 1 2 3 4 RHS 10 11 14 10 – 45 HHS 14 11 12 12 – 49 Halftime: 25-21, Hereford RANDALL (45): Sato 25, Wood 0, Smith 4, Young 1, Mosier 3, Bowers 0, Dewitt 3, Stormer 7. HEREFORD (49): Suarez 0, Herrera 0, Escobal 0, DeLozier 12, Martinez 16, Baker 6, Lowrey 12, Castaneda 0, Villarreal 3, Collier 0.

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Parker Lowrey (11) employs facial English for two of his 12 points in Friday's win over Randall.

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