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Forecast forces judge to reinstate burn ban

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Today Partly Cloudy, High: 72 Low: 35

While residents of Hereford and Deaf Smith County enjoy a bit of a respite this week from winter weather, weather conditions and forecasts for the remainder of the

week have again vastly increased fire dangers.

Subsequently, Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner reinstated the county’s burn ban at noon Monday.

“The dry conditions and high winds have dramatically increased

fire concerns,” Wagner said. “So, the burn ban has been put back into effect until further notice.”

As last week ended with high temperatures 20 degrees above average and gusting winds, more of the same spring-like weather has been forecast for most of this

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

WHAT'S INSIDE

BBBS fundraiser set for March Page 2

HISD board recognitions Page 2

Herd wrestlers head to District Page 7

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School bond inches closer to a reality

No thank you

Thursday Partly Sunny, High: 67 Low: 43 Friday Partly Cloudy, High: 80 Low: 48 Saturday Mostly Sunny/Wind, High: 78 Low: 38 Sunday Partly Cloudy/Wind, High: 50 Low: 30 Monday Rain/Snow Showers, High: 44 Low: 30

week.

According to forecasts from the National Weather Service, expected high temperature for Wednesday was 74 with a slight dip to 70 on Thursday before a warm up on Friday and Saturday to near 80.

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Northwest Elementary second-grader Ian Fuentes finds the outhouse display at Deaf Smith County Museum not necessarily to his liking during a school field trip Monday.

placed much of the blame of its failure on school officials.

A “two-fold” meeting “We learned a lot of the Hereford Inde- through the previous pendent School District bond process,” she said.

(HISD) Facilities Commit- “We found out the overtee on Monday has all but whelming need to educate cemented a move to call the public about the bond a bond election for and get people May. out to vote.”

The meeting inThe 2015 bond cluded the HISD election was votFacilities Comed down by a 65.5 mittee, as well percent majority as members of – 765-403 – the a bond steering 1,168 who cast a committee put toballot representgether in pursuit ed a “shameful” of a potential 2016 turnout of only BLANKENSHIP bond issue.

15 percent of the “The purpose of county’s thenthis meeting is two-fold,” 7,816 registered voters.

HISD Superintendent HISD distributed surSheri Blankenship said. veys to voters after the “The first is to provide election in an effort to information, and the sec- determine why the bond ond is to bring the two issue failed and received committees together that emphatic response conhave been instrumental in cerning several of the bond efforts. items contained in the “The bottom line is do bond – specifically ones we pursue a bond or not?” dealing with renovations HISD officials have been at Stanton Learning Cenregrouping about a bond ter and improvements on since a $43.2 million mea- athletic facilities. sure was voted down in Other items in the origi2015. nal bond surveys showed While the needs defined voters did not like were in that issue have not gone away, Blankenship PLEASE SEE BOND | 2

Living history keeps county’s history alive

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Whiteface D stymies Dumas Page 7

INDEX Page 2 News, Community Page 3 News, Public Record, Crossword, Calendar Page 4 Opinion Page 5 Church Directory, Church News, Verse of the Day Page 6 Classifieds Page 7 Sports, Sports schedules Page 8 Sports, Community, Crossword solution

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a six-part weekly series highlighting individuals and events that have made up the history of Deaf Smith County leading up to the 50th anniversary of Deaf Smith County Museum on March 26. The series will appear in each Wednesday of the BRAND through March 15.)

There is an adage that says if you seek the truth about anything, then go to the source.

When it comes to history in Deaf Smith County, that source is Carolyn Waters.

From the days before Hereford and the county existed through their beginnings at the turning of the 20th century to the Great Depression, Dust Bowl, two world wars and into the 21 st century, Carolyn is the Waters one charts for the right information.

“I have had a love for history as far back as I can remember,” Waters said. “Perhaps this came naturally as my mother kept diaries with the his-

tory of not only our families, but the history of the county and happenings through the years.”

Waters parlayed that love into a 37-year teaching career that started in Happy and settled for its final 35 years with Hereford Independent School District.

Her final 24 years in the classroom came doing what she loved best – teaching history at first Stanton Junior High and then Hereford Junior High.

Along the way, she was active in numerous school extracurricular academic endeavors such as science fairs, spelling bees and essay contests before finding a true niche when she created a Junior Historians group at HJH. “I wanted to teach history since I was in high school,” Waters said. “I have always been interested in history. I wanted to know where, why and how things happened in the past.

“There are so many BRAND/John Carson things with other subjects During a recent tour of Deaf Smith County Museum, Northwest Elementary students get a first- that can tie into history. It hand account from retired HISD history teacher and local history guru Carolyn Waters of what is just wonderful.” it was like growing up in an area similar to Deaf Smith County and using many of the historical PLEASE SEE WATERS | 2 items on display in her daily life.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser set for 18th year From Contributed Sources The 18th edition of Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS) has been set for Friday and Saturday, March 24-25 at Sugarland Mall Bowling Lanes in Hereford.

The annual event is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Hereford and features bowling sessions Friday evening March 24 with separate sessions slated for morning and early afternoon on Saturday, March 25.

“Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS) is a fun and easy way to help Big Brothers Big Sisters,” BBBS of Hereford executive director Sara Pesina said. “Whether you bowl or make a donation, you will make a positive, longlasting impact on children in our community. Friends, co-workers, businesses, churches, and civic clubs come together in support of our agency’s work. BFKS is a widely anticipated annual event because everyone has such a great time.

“We have set our goal at 75 teams, 20 T-shirt logo sponsors and 10 lane sponsors. Furthermore, we hope to have three major sponsors whose contributions will

boost BFKS revenue. Our board and staff diligently work to deliver a fun-filled experience for all of our teams.”

The Bowl for Kids’ Sake theme this year is ”Fiesta Bowl for Kids’ Sake” with coor-

Teams are encouraged to raise additional money to increase the success of BFKS. Teams registered prior to Feb. 24 will be able to order specific T-shirt sizes. Teams signing up after that date will automati-

of Hereford dinating T-shirts, decorations and party favors.

Each BFKS team is comprised of five or six bowlers for an entry fee of $50 per bowler. Included in the fee is bowling, shoe rental, T-shirts, snacks, beverages, party favors and chances to win door prizes.

cally receive extra-large T-shirts.

“Area businesses can also contribute to our event with their logo placement on the back of the T-shirts,” Pesina said. “This is a highly visible and reasonably priced promotional venue for companies, clubs and organizations.

“Another type of sponsorship is for a

Local gas prices fall below $2 per gallon

WATERS: FROM PAGE 1

Since retiring from the classroom, Waters has arguably become more active in the area’s history than ever.

In addition to a weekly column in the BRAND – “Tales from Deaf Smith County,” which chronicles people and events that shaped local history – she has become a veritable go-to for expertise on what Texas life was like in days gone by.

Still a frequent speaker to classes and civic organizations, Waters is the first call Deaf Smith County Museum officials make when it has students come in for a tour.

While her extensive knowledge is one reason, the biggest is that Waters is literally living history.

On hand for a recent student museum tour, Waters related her own experiences growing up on a farm in Denton County that directly tie into many of the museum’s exhibits.

As students marveled at the plethora of “oldtimey” devices and displays, Waters was able to tell them what it was like to actually use them or visit a general store or

live in a frontier-looking kitchen or bedroom that are virtually identical to those she in and around which she was raised.

“There is something special for students about hearing a person talk about something in the first person – hearing it from someone who has done and seen what they are learning,” she said. “Having grown up in a similar area among similar things only helps students relate better to what they are seeing.

“Most times, students really enjoy it. Of course, they all think I’m 117 years old.”

Waters place as living history in Deaf Smith County is not so much hype or opinion, it is fact.

Among a current display at the museum of people of historical importance to the county, there stands Carolyn Waters – not as a guide or source of anecdotal information, but as a literal and legitimate part of the display.

A life-long love of history has turned into a piece of living history keeping history alive.

bowling lane, where a business or organization gets special signage on a lane for the entire event. These sponsorships are perfect opportunities for entities that may not have enough people for a team but still want to contribute to BFKS.” Big Brothers Big Sisters has been a part of the Hereford community since 1974.

The agency provides unduplicated service through quality positive youth development and one-to-one mentoring programs.

“Participation in BFKS is a worthwhile investment in our children who are the future of this community,” Pesina said.

“Children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters’ programs gain a wealth of benefits including higher grades and self-confidence, a better sense of the future and stronger interpersonal relationships.”

She was quick to add that all funds raised by the event will remain in house to help serve youngsters in Hereford.

For details or to register a team, call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford at 3646171 or visit bbbshereford.org/events for BFKS information and registration forms.

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None can question Carolyn Waters’ link to perpetuating and preserving history in Deaf Smith County. All the evidence needed is her inclusion as part of a Deaf Smith County Museum exhibit highlighting people important in the county’s history.

Average retail gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 gas outlets in Texas.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.26 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Locally, gas prices remained slightly below the state average and dropped below $2 per gallon for the first time in 2017.

Monday saw gas priced between $1.97 and $1.99 per gallon around Hereford.

Including the change in gas prices in Texas during the past week, prices were 50.5 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and 10 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 10.9 cents per gallon during the last month

and stands 51.6 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on Feb. 6 in Texas have ranged widely over the last five years – $1.56 per gallon in 2016, $1.98 in 2015, $3.06 in 2014, $3.37 in 2013 and $3.38 in 2012.

Local prices remained lower than those of noted metro areas as MidlandOdessa saw a 0.5 cents decrease to $2.11 per gallon with San Antonio dropping 1.3 cents to $2.03 and Austin falling 1.2 cents to $2.05.

“Gasoline prices nationally have continued their typical seasonal trajectory lower,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. com. “Gasoline inventories have continued to show impressive gains lately, limiting the effects of rising oil prices on gasoline prices for the time being. While the majority of states (37) saw average gasoline prices decline, 13 saw prices advancing, especially in the Great Lakes."

HISD board recognitions for January

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Above, among those recognized for achievement at the Jan. 23 meeting of the HISD Board of Trustees were the Hereford High School UIL Social Studies and Current Events teams of, from left, Jared Perry, Caden Victor, Andres Caballero, Kara Esquivel, Brenden James, Jack Detten and Jose Avalos. Team member Abraham Gallardo was unable to attend. Right, adorned in new competitive t-shirts, the HHS UIL Social Studies and Current Events teams show off the back illustration that covers all aspects of 2017 competition from Constitutional history to the 2016 Presidential election and current events.

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Above, with January being School Board Recognition Month, members of the HISD Board of Trustees were honored during its Jan. 23 meeting by administration and staff at various HISD campuses. Trustee Mike Bryant, center, finds himself the focal point of a selfie after Hereford Junior High’s Cuca Salinas, left, and Sandra Maldonado of Aikman Elementary presented him with a card of thanks. Left, in the spotlight at the Jan. 23 HISD Board of Trustees meeting were students from West Central Elementary School. Presented by the respective teachers, 10 students were recognized for their academic achievement. Among those were, front from left, third-grader Max Galvan, third-grader Azriel Botello and under the weather fifth-grader William Galvan, who were introduced by teachers, back from left, Rita Walker, Christi Jeffers and Danielle Murray.

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short-term needs such as repairs to roofs and parking lots, as well as a reduction in the bond’s life from 30 years to 15-20.

With the meeting called to gauge potential support of a calling a bond by the two committees, Blankenship identified HISD “needs” in calling the issue as opposed to the system’s “wants.”

There are four “identified needs” suggested for a potential bond – safety and security at each campus, multi-purpose activity centers, an early childhood education center, and a dressing and trainer learning facility.

“Stanton has been removed from the list, but the early childhood center replaces that,” Blankenship said. “The activity centers enhance instruction and reduce disciplinary prob-

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If we don’t get focused on making changes conducive to learning and our students, then our community will die. We have to look to the future...We must invest in our community. We must do what’s right for the district, our students and our community.

Sheri Blankenship HISD Superintendent lems. Plus, they provide more opportunity for education. They are not athletic facilities, but are instructional facilities.

“The dressing room item is the only athletic piece in this.”

HISD officials and attendees raised concerns over the estimated costs of the four needs, which at $45 million is more than the 2015 failed bond.

Stressing that all the needs are directly linked to instructional elements, Blankenship added that ef-

fective future of the entire community could well rest on any such bond issue.

“If we don’t get focused on making changes conducive to learning and our students, then our community will die,” she said. “We have to look to the future. If you don’t do a bond for yourself, then do it for your neighbors and the future.

“We must in-

vest in our community. We must do what’s right for the district, our students and our community.”

The meeting also included a financial breakdown

of exactly how a $45 million bond would impact individual taxpayers in Deaf Smith County.

Consensus among attendees was that the identified needs were legitimate and costs were not abnormal.

Although there was no noticeable response to Blankenship’s request for an attendee to formally ask the HISD Board of Trustees to call a bond, the matter is expected to the subject of a called board meeting on Monday.

HISD has until Friday, Feb. 17 to call a bond vote for the May 6 election.

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Winds from Wednesday-Friday “We will look at the ban again and were predicted to be in the 15-20 address it more at Monday’s commph range with gusts to 30 missioners court meeting,” mph before increasing SaturWagner said. day.

The county has played onForecasts show temperaagain, off-again with its burn tures tumbling to averages ban for more than a year for Sunday with a high of 51 as weather conditions have following a 39-degree low fluctuated throughout the Saturday night.

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Winter is predicted to reThe ban has not been in turn to start next week as effect since Jan. 16 after Sunday’s low is expected in Wagner lifted it following a WAGNER the upper 20s with a 40 perwinter storm with ice and cent chance of rain and snow snow on Jan. 14-15 was imfor a mostly cloudy Monday as highs mediately preceded by heavy rains. only reach the lower 40s.

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rested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drugfree zone.

Juvenile name withheld, 17, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drugfree zone.

Feb. 3 Christopher Lee Majera, 22, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drugfree zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Feb. 7 Jose Hernandez Perez, 23, arrested for assault/bodily injury against a public servant, no driver’s license and driving while intoxicated.

Amory Lee Valle, 18, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drug-free zone, possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia and no driver’s license.

Feb. 4 Hector Maydon II, 23, arrested for no driver’s license.

Juvenile name withheld, 17, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drugfree zone.

Juvenile name withheld, 16, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drugfree zone.

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Feb. 5 Edward Richard Parker, 57, arrested for driving while license invalidno insurance.

Feb. 5 Juan Gonzalez, 24, arrested for possession of a dangerous drug.

Feb. 6 Tito Rivera, 57, arrested for felony driving while intoxicated.

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• Praire Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, Dominoes Mondays • Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill • Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and only by appointment on Sunday • Troop 50 Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest Elementary.

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• Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall.

• Hereford Study Club meets at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men) • Praire Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo.

Tuesdays • Deaf Smith County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Hereford Police Department rec room • AA meeting, 8 p.m. Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Support Group for TBI Caregivers meeting at 7 p.m. For information

call 806-364-1892 or email: dgproctor@gmail.com • Order of the Eastern Star, 7 p.m.

Masonic Hall • Pilot Club 7 a.m. King’s Manor Lamar Room • American Legion Post 192 monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

• Alpha Alpha Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m.

•Xi Epsilon Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m.

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• Praire Acres Activities: 9:15, Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Chicken Soup for the Soul; 3, Bible Study; 7:30, Movie Night.

• Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 2 p.m.

• The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County meets at 7 p.m. at the Animal Control Building.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Praire Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stain Glass Painting.

Thursdays • Hereford Toastmasters, 6:30 a.m., Amarillo College.

• Kiwanis Club, noon, Hereford Community Center.

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Opinion Others seem to escape Briles' fate A new court filing provides the strongest evidence yet that former Baylor coach Art Briles has been lying all along about the ugly truths involving his players.

"The football program was a black hole into which reports of misconduct such as drug use, physical assault, domestic violence, brandishing of guns, indecent exposure and academic fraud disappeared," according to a detailed narrative filed last Thursday on behalf of school officials.

Quoting from what it said were texts between Briles and other athletic officials, the filing offers numerous nauseating examples of coaches doing the wrong thing to protect their winning program. The only comfort one can take after reading the filing is that Briles likely has used his good-ol'-boy “I knew nothing” shtick for the last time.

Here's one exchange: In reference to a player who was arrested for assault and threatening to kill a non-athlete, a football operations staff member "tried to talk the victim out of pressing criminal charges,” the document states.

The correspondence, from Sept. 20, 2013, quotes Briles in a text to then-athletics director Ian McCaw: “Just talked to [the player] – he said Waco PD was there – said they were going to keep it quiet – Wasn't a set up deal ... I'll get shill [assistant athletic director Colin Shillinglaw] to ck on Sibley.” (Sibley was in reference to Waco attorney Jonathan Sibley.)

It states that McCaw responded, “That would be great if they kept it quiet.”

Finally, almost nine months after Pepper Hamilton's investigation of how Baylor responded to sexual assault allegations, the public is getting some specific answers. That's a good thing – despite the obfuscation that got us here.

It's Shillinglaw's libel suit against Baylor leaders that prompted the release of information that regents long claimed must remain secret out of privacy concerns for sexual assault survivors. That sentiment seemingly mattered less once the regents found themselves in legal hot water.

If Baylor had been forthcoming from the start, Briles' supporters would never have been able to circulate “an inaccurate and self-serving picture of what occurred,” which, as the response to the Shillinglaw lawsuit notes, is exactly what the footballcrazed faction did.

In fact, Briles got exactly what he deserved; his excuse that he didn't know about players violating criminal laws and Baylor's own policies was absurd. Why else did he drop his own libel suit the day before the filings in the Shillinglaw case and offer not a word of denial about those text messages?

It's hard to imagine Briles ever coaching again. But what of others from Baylor's disgraced football program who have won positions elsewhere?

The details released last week don't just implicate the head coach, but raise questions about McCaw and assistant coaches who oversaw a team whose players were shielded despite accusations of gang rape, domestic violence, physical assault and indecent exposure.

Liberty University, where McCaw landed, along with Florida Atlantic, Arizona State and the University of Texas – all of which have signed up key former Baylor football staffers – should rethink those decisions.

Otherwise, they are just another “win at all costs” chapter in this tragedy.

Briles and his assistants were always eager to remind us of his signature phrase: “truth don't lie.”

But Briles and members of his staff did.

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Tales of Deaf Smith County “Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd...” Jack Norworth (written in 1908)

game, ordering supplies and fulfilling all needs of the stand.

During the first year, the league added five doz“A Salute to Hereford Little League” was the en balls and 11 bats to its equipment. Also that title of a 32-page supplement to the Hereford year, practice fields had to be constructed, and a BRAND's Thursday, June 30, 1966 issue. “good” field had to be built for games.

Not only did the supplement include the hisFor the first summer, the league had four minor tory of Little League in Hereford, but two-thirds of league teams and four major league teams with the pages pictured players and coaches for each 15 boys on each team. team.

By 1964, with the growth of Hereford and the Little League in Hereford began in the spring county, four minor league teams and four major of 1956 with the first charter filed on Aug. 27 of league teams were added. Also, a new field was that year. Ray Cowsert was the first president of built between Avenues H and I – just off 15th the organization. He and officers Joel Hodges and Street.

Harry Caylor were responsible for applying In 1966, the program was enlarged by for the charter, which was for 25 years. adding four Pee Wee teams. With 20 teams, When the league was organized, the there were more than 350 boys participatgroup owned $3,500 in equipment, which ing in the program. Keep in mind that there consisted of 60 complete baseball uniwere no programs for girls at the time. forms and a number of pieces of equipBy this time, the United Way had begun ment. During the first year of operation, to help with the program and the concesHereford Little League was totally depension stand, plus donations helped toward dent on various merchants and individuals expenses. to donate to its fund.

Pee Wee team members wore T-Shirts Donations in 1956 totaled $5,363, and bearing the name of a business sponCAROLYN at the end of the first season, the league sor. Minor league players were furnished WATERS ended up with $433.46 in its bank account. a shirt, and major league team members The concession stand fund had contribwore full uniforms provided by the league. uted some $314 and another $40 was in the petty Each uniform cost $8.88 if bought in the winter cash fund. and $14 if purchased during the season. Caps Little League mothers played a very important cost $1.25. Minor league shirts were $2.25 each role in the success of the financial phase of the with the caps costing $1.25. league. Quite often, mothers also played the role The largest expense for the teams were the of coach until the coach could get to the practice balls, which cost $15.15 per dozen. This was an or the game due to work responsibilities. expense of at least $46.50 per week. Batting helFor 1966, league mothers included Erlene Cook, mets were $6.10 each, and bats were $29.90 a Louise Leasure, Joyce Lomas, Lurlene Cawthon, dozen. A good catcher's mitt cost $17.50. It took Thelma Marsh, Carolyn Clark, Lee Locke, Erma approximately $21 to outfit a plate umpire. Base Murphy, Jennell Sigle, Betty Koelzer, Christeen umpires were dads and coaches with no equipEvans, Ann Hennington, Margaret Formby, Jean ment.

Ragan, Jean Gilliam and Charice Young.

More on the Little League in the 1960s will be Mrs. Milton Adams was purchasing agent, and shared later. Meanwhile, plan to get out to the ball Ruth Black and Janell Davison served on the pur- games from Little League to varsity. chasing committee.

The mothers for each team organized the “”Let me root, root, root for the home team. concession stand by providing workers for each If they don't win it's a shame…” Jack Norworth

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his second biennial "State of the State" address to a joint session of the Texas Legislature on Jan. 31.

In exercising his prerogative as governor, Abbott presented a short list of emergency items for lawmakers to enact during the 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature: - Improvements to Child Protective Services; - A ban on sanctuary cities; - Ethics reforms; and - Approve a resolution calling for a convention of states.

Abbott said a convention of the states is needed to propose constitutional amendments in order to "fix America" because of a federal government "grown out of control." It would take a two-thirds majority, or 34 of the 50 state legislatures, to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution.

In addition to the emergency items, Abbott called for: - A hiring freeze, to be observed at all state agencies through the month of August. The freeze, he said, would give the state $200 million to use on other budget items; - More attention to prekindergarten programs and the funding of them; - Full funding of the Texas Enterprise Fund, a financial instrument used by the governor's office to help lure big businesses to the Lone Star State; and - Property tax reform.

On Feb. 1, a day after delivering the State of the State address, Abbott met with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly for a quick tour of the Rio Grande Valley.

"Together with the federal government, Texas will not flinch in our resolve to keep our citizens safe," Abbott said, and pointed out the connection between border security and his emergency item calling for a ban on sanctuary cities.

Revenue

total reported

Texas Comptroller Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $2.45 billion in January, 0.7 percent less than in January 2016.

"Sales tax collections reflect tepid spending by both businesses and consumers.

Receipts from the information sector were up, but declines were seen in receipts from the construction and mining sectors, as well as retail trade," Hegar said.

However, he added, total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in January 2017 was up by 0.3 percent compared with the same period a year ago.

(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

Have church news? Want to support our local churches? April Blacksher, Office Manager, publisher@herefordbrand.com

Church News Fellowship of Believers We'd love to have you join us this Sunday as we consider "What About the People Around Us?" Pastor Danny Mize will share two points, supported by two sections of Scripture: "People are Valid" with reading from 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, and "God Can Create Beauty from Ashes" with a look at Isaiah 61:1-3.

The hymns we will sing together will include: "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" "Living For Jesus" and "Love Lifted Me." Peggy Mize will lead our singing, with piano accompaniment by Marilyn Bell.

Fellowship and refreshments will be available by 10:00 a.m. and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.

Each Sunday, Communion is served to all who wish to partake. Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, and everyone is welcome to attend. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359.

You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/FOBchurchHereford/

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

Verse of the Day Wednesday, Feb. 8

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

James 1:5

Inter-

John 13:34

Denominational Fellowship of Believers 245 N. Kingwood St. 806-364-0359

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

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Friday, Feb. 10 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Saturday, Feb. 11 1 John 4:7 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

Sunday, Feb. 12 Ephesians 4:2 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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

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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

Have sport news? John Carson, Managing Editor, editor@herefordbrand.com

Whiteface defense exorcises Demons

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

BRAND/John Carson

A likely regional qualifier at 106 pounds, Hereford's Jossue Garcia takes a 28-0 season record into Saturday's District 3-5A tournament at Randall High Shool.

Hopes high for grapplers

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor Hopes are high as the Hereford Whiteface and Lady Whiteface wrestling teams make final preparations for the 2017 District 3-5A tournament.

The postseason for Herd grapplers officially gets underway at the district tourney – set for Saturday at Randall High School.

“Hereford wrestlers have a high chance of qualifying for regionals at district,” Hereford coach Rachael Gutierrez said.

“They have worked hard all season and have wrestled hard head-to-head against district competition.

“Focus, dedication and confidence are needed to succeed, and they receive that from each other every day. The wrestlers are real good about giving feedback to each other and working their mistakes.”

Both individuals and teams can qualify for the Region 1 tourney at district.

The top-four finishers in each weight class move on with teams advancing if wrestlers earn region berths in at least half the weight classes.

“I do expect the boys to win district as a team,” Gutierrez said. “If the number of weights going to district are not in our favor, then that would be the only reason Hereford would not win district.

“At the beginning of the season, Hereford always has the numbers, but after Christmas break, the team seems to be cut in half – only the strong and dedicated survive.”

Individually, Gutierrez expects the Herd and Lady Whitefaces to be well represented.

The Whitefaces are led into district by a pair of 2016 state bronze medalists and a fifth-place finisher.

However, the list of probable region qualifiers includes more than those three.

BRAND/John Carson

Whiteface sophomore Seth Dixon is ready for a postseason run at 158 pounds after winning the Class 5A 138-pound bronze medal last year.

Junior Jossue Garcia has opened eyes this season at 106 pounds and takes a 28-0 season record into the PLEASE SEE HOPES | 8

Putting together arguably their best defensive game of the season, the Hereford Whitefaces squeezed the life out of visiting Dumas to notch a 48-30 District 3-5A win Friday.

Having won five of the last eight games, the Herd (12-14) stayed in the thick of the district playoff at 5-6.

“I thought we defended well,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said. “We got a little stagnant in the third quarter, but all in all, we played well.

“It was one of our best defensive games of the season.”

Villegas credited the defensive showing to a combination of improving on defense, playoff urgency and Friday being the final home game.

Regardless, the Whitefaces clamped down and did not give the Demons a chance to get started after an even first quarter.

Using a 7-0 spurt to open the second period, the Herd snapped a 13-13 tie and eventually took a 23-18 lead into intermission.

Extending it slightly in a somewhat lethargic third quarter, the Whitefaces slowly built their advantage and led by a game-high 18 points three separate times – including the final – in the BRAND/John Carson fourth.

Herd's Parker Lowery (11) jams two of his team-high 13 points “We only allowed 12 home during Friday's 48-30 win over Dumas. points in the second half,” Villegas said, “That’s not playoff spot, the Whitefaces bad. We’ve been stressembarked on a three-game District 3-5A ing finishing possessions road swing after press time whether on offense or deTuesday with a visit to Capstandings fense.” rock. through games of Feb. 3 Dumas’ Jacob Fernandez They close the regular W L had 9 first-half points on season with trips to Canyon Amarillo* 11 0 the way to taking game scoron Friday and Plainview on Palo Duro* 8 3 ing honors with 14 as only Feb. 14.

Plainview 6 5 five of the 10 Demons who Tip for all games is set for Hereford 5 6 played scratched the score7:30 p.m. book.

Caprock 5 6 HEREFORD 48, DUMAS 30 Parker Lowrey scored 8 Canyon 5 6 1 2 3 4 points in the first two quarDHS 13 5 3 9 – 30 Randall 3 8 ters and led the Whitefaces HHS 13 10 7 18 – 48 Dumas 1 10 with 13. Dodge DeLozier Halftime: 23-18, Hereford DUMAS (30): Quintanilla 6, Fernanadded 10 points, while Cadez 14, Hatley 0, Navarez 4, O’Daniel * clinched playoff berth leb Martinez finished with 7.

0, Duran 0, Terrazas 4, Olivas 0, “Lowrey played like the Arya 1.

Parker we’ve been missing and blocked shots like we HEREFORD (48): Suarez 3, Herrera 2, Cervantez 0, Escobal 4, DeLozier lately,” Villegas said. “He needed.”

10, Martinez 7, Baker 0, Lowrey 13, may not have scored 20 Currently in a three-way Castaneda 0, Villarreal 2, Collier 2, points, but he rebounded tie for the district’s final Cruz 5.

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Thursday, Feb. 9 Softball Varsity at Levelland (scrimmage), 4 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 Boys Basketball Freshmen at Canyon, 4:30 p.m.

JV at Canyon, 6 p.m.

Varsity at Canyon, 7:30 p.m.

Tennis Varsity at Hub City tourney, Lubbock, TBA

Saturday, Feb. 11 Baseball Varsity vs. Borger (scrimmage), 1 p.m.

Freshmen at Borger (scrimmage), 1 p.m.

JV at Borger (scrimmage), TBA Boys Basketball 7th-grade A, B teams at Canyon tournament, TBA 8th-grade A, B teams at Westover tournament, TBA Tennis Varsity at Hub City tourney, Lubbock, TBA Wrestling Varsity boys, girls at District tournament, Randall, TBA

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545 N. 25 Mile Ave. Hereford Whitefaces 2017 Baseball schedule 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

4:30p.m.

4:30p.m.

4:30p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 Baseball Freshmen at Bushland (scrimmage), 4 p.m.

JV at Bushland (scrimmage), 4 p.m.

Girls Basketball Varsity at Bi-District tournament, TBA

Tuesday, Feb. 14 Baseball Varsity at Levelland (scrimmage), 4:30 p.m.

Freshmen vs Levelland (scrimmage), 4:30 p.m.

JV vs. Levelland (scrimmage), 4:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball Freshmen at Plainview, 4:30 p.m.

JV at Plainview, 6 p.m.

Varsity at Plainview, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Varsity at Bi-District tournament, TBA

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

at at at at

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

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

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Sports/Community

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Lady Herd fade in fourth

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor After crawling out of a first-quarter hole, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces saw season-long problems push them off a cliff in the fourth quarter of Friday’s, 57-38, loss to visiting Dumas in District 3-5A action.

Mired a six-game losing skid, the Lady Herd fell to 11-17 overall and 3-10 in district play.

“You have to credit Dumas,” Hereford coach Christy Connally said. “They’ve been playing well recently and took advantage of the situation.

“We got into foul trouble again, and a lot of [the problem] goes back to turnovers.”

Spotting the Demonettes a 10-0 lead, the Lady Whitefaces responded with a 12-0 run before eventually trailing 16-15 at the end of the first quarter and 28-25 at the half.

Rallying to tie the game twice in the third, the Lady Herd went dry in the final 8:00 as the Demonettes exploded for a 22-6 surge to turn a 35-32 lead into the 57-38 final.

“One of the big problems is a lack of overall depth,” Connally said. “We just don’t play smart basketball. When we don’t have our veterans on the floor [because of foul trouble], we lose a lot of that.

“There is a noticeable drop-off when our veterans aren’t on the floor. It is nothing about our back-ups’ talent – the lack of [varsity] experience is the key. In those situations, we’re depending on sophomores and freshmen to win games.”

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Lady Herd's Lindsey Carrillo works her way around a defender on the way to a team-high 12 points Friday.

The Lady Whitefaces saw both starting guards and a key back-up spend extended time on the bench after picking up two fouls each before the half.

Then starting point guard and floor leader Lexi Escobal was whistled for her third less than 2 minutes into the third quarter and her fourth 1:13 into the fourth.

“Another thing foul trouble and a lack of depth does is force you to put people in positions they are not used to,” Connally said. “A lot of our turnovers come when people are playing out of position and try to force things.

“Still, we didn’t give up, and that was good. However, there were times I felt that Dumas wanted it more than we did.”

Only two players cracked double-figure scoring on the night with Dumas’ Nieves Carrillo posting a game-high

15 points.

Lindsey Carrillo canned a pair of 3-pointers among her 8 first-half points on the way to leading the Lady Herd with 12.

Sam Lookingbill added 9 points – all on first-half treys – while Lori Arias and Andrea Valenzuela chipped in 6 points each.

The season came to a close Tuesday, after press time, when the Lady Whitefaces looked to end their losing streak with a visit to Caprock, which was winless in district play at 0-13.

DUMAS 57, HEREFORD 38 1 2 3 4 DHS 16 12 7 22 – 57 HHS 15 10 7 6 – 38 Halftime: 28-25, Dumas DUMAS (57): N.Carrillo 15, Valenzuela 3, Cadenhead 9, Mild 8, Jones 5, Thomas 7, Guest 0, I.Carrillo 2, Fangman 8, Perry 0.

HEREFORD (38): Barba 3, Escobal 0, Lookingbill 9, Arias 6, Carrillo 12, Garza 0, Valenzuela 6, Claudio 0, Villalobos 0, Castaneda 2.

HOPES: Boys shoot for 3-5A team title FROM PAGE 7

district tourney.

“I think the record speaks for itself,” Gutierrez said. “He does have a tough opponent in our district, but he will have to see him all the way to state.”

Also expected to advance are senior Jonathan Castaneda at 113 pounds, 120-pound senior Ruben Galvan and junior Prici Ruelas (126).

Anchoring the team are 160-pounder Israel Herrera, who finished fifth at state last year and is currently 11-0 for the season, as well as 2016 bronze medalists Adrian Ayala and Seth Dixon.

Ayala, who was third last year at 113 pounds, has moved up to 132 this year, while Dixon will wrestle at 152 after winning 138-pound bronze in 2016.

“Ayala knows the path ahead of him and knows the dedication it will take to succeed at 132,” Gutierrez said. “Seth is unique and gives a lot of heart to the team. I honestly feel he will be successful at any weight class.

“Seth is a natural athlete

that uses his talent for the best. The same can be said for Israel.”

Leading the Lady Whitefaces is reigning 215-pound district champion Ashton Hernandez, who was a state bronze medalist last year as a sophomore.

With losses to only one Class 5A and two 6A opponents this season, Hernandez is expected to advance through district and region and make a return to the state medal podium.

Others tabbed to advance to region are previous state qualifier Angelica Carrillo at 102 pounds, 128-pound sophomore Neveah Alejandre and 119-pounder Cynthia Sanchez.

Joining those returnees with a chance to move on are 138-pounders Vanity Diaz, a sophomore, and freshman Desiree Sanchez.

“This is [Diaz’s] first full year of wrestling,” Gutierrez said. “She has come a long way and has learned a lot of technique.

“Sanchez has impressed me with her strength. She is still working on tech-

Deaf Smith County Sheriff J. Dale Butler was guest speaker at a recent meeting of La Madre Mia Study Club held at the home of Georgia Sparks.

His address covered the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office (DSCSO) and also reported on the county jail and number of employees employed by DSCSO. Club members were entertained by Butler’s anecdotes concerning incidents that happened that were “stranger than life.”

After his talk, club members had the opportunity to ask Butler questions about his job and office.

Club president Melinda Bridge presided over the business meeting.

Hostesses Mary Herring, Gladys Merritt and Sparks served refreshments to the group.

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Guest speaker Deaf Smith County Sheriff J. Dale Butler addresses a recent meeting of La Madre Mia Study Club.

Library book sale opens Feb. 24 From Contributed Sources 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 presale. 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.

In 2011, the Friends launched the Margaret Formby Memorial Collection of historical Hereford newspapers, dating from 1901-48. The fully-searchable, indexed collection of vintage local newspapers can be found on the Internet at The Portal to Texas History.

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