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Herd netters get 2018 off to fast start Page 7

Lady Whitefaces open 2018 volleyball season

‘Critical safety issue’ at Bluebonnet Emergency repairs required for school to safely open Aug. 20

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Dealing with aging facilities cannot wait for the outcome of potential November bond as the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees confronted the situation head-on in an emergency meeting Wednesday.

The purpose of the meeting was approval of a resolution authorizing HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship to enter into contracts for structural repairs at Bluebonnet Elementary.

The move was necessitated after architectural and structural engineering inspections of the alreadyidentified problems at Bluebonnet proved more pressing than first determined.

“HISD architect (Lenora Ask) had already identified the concern, and we had been working to get an engineer to assess the situation,” Blankenship said. “We received the [engineer’s] report Tuesday which stated we must get the temporary work done and the full repair needed to be in planning prior to school starting.”

The report left HISD officials scrambling over how to deal with the situation with the opening of the 2018-19 school year looming on the Aug. 20 horizon.

The bottom line is trustees and district officials were between the proverbial rock and a hard place when it was revealed – at least – temporary repairs had to be made PLEASE SEE CRITICAL | 5

Already identified structural concerns at Bluebonnet Elementary proved worse and more extensive than expected after engineer inspection showed immediate temporary repairs were required to make the school safe for occupancy when school starts Aug. 20.

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Car break-ins seeing their traditional rise

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Just as the swallows can be counted on to return to Capristrano every year, when it gets to the end of July and early part of August, crimes involving motor vehicles will rise.

This year is proving that out again as reports of criminal trespass, burglary of and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle have become more and more frequent on the Hereford Police Department’s (HPD) daily report.

The situation may have hit a high-water mark between 10:50 p.m.

Tuesday and 5 p.m., Wednesday when a dozen incidents involving motor vehicles were reported.

Of those, five each were for criminal trespass of a motor vehicle and burglary of a motor vehicle. The other two reports were for unauthorized HARRISON use of a motor vehicle.

As is most-often the case, the reports are centered around a neighborhood or particular area.

Five of the 12 reports from Wednesday were received from the 100 block of Centre Street in the early-morning hours.

In all of the reported incidents, HPD reported the vehicles had been left unlocked and had valuables – such as cash, firearms, purses and electronics – stolen.

In cases were vehicles were reported stolen – unauthorized use – the keys had been left in the vehicle and it was not locked.

Officials are hopeful Wednesday was the peak of the surge for this year after reported incidents involving trespassing, burglarizing or stealing a car have steadily increased over the past two weeks.

For HPD Chief Brent Harrison, the situ-

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No tax increase for city, but hoops must be cleared

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Taxpayers in the City of Hereford will have no more taken from them in taxes this year after the Hereford City Commission proposed to keep its 2017-18 property tax the same for 2018-19 during

its Aug. 6 regular meeting.

Even though the tax rate of 33 mils – 33 cents per each $100 property valuation – is the same as last year’s, semantics of the legal process requires the commission treat the tax-rate proposal as a tax increase.

The reason behind that is identical to legal language merry-go-round Amarillo College found itself in concerning its 2018-19 tax proposal – that was also unchanged from last year.

The problem rests in new and reassessed properties that affect the over-

all budgetary bottom line.

For the city to generate the same amount of revenue through property taxes as it did last year, the tax rate would need to be 31.39 mils – 31.39 cents per $100 valuation.

In short, by not changing the tax rate from last year, it is effectively a

tax increase because that same rate will generate more revenue in 201819 due to new properties hitting the tax rolls and reappraisal of others.

Subsequently, as the legal jargon goes, the city is required to hold two PLEASE SEE CITY | 3

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Aug. 9 Kristina Yolanda Jimenez, 37, arrested for burglary of a habitation, possession or delivery of a controlled substance, abandoning or endangering a child, possession of drug paraphernalia and a second-or-more charge of driving while license suspended.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 7 Ronald Joseph Lucero, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance.

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Aug. 9 Amanda Michelle Flores, arrested for criminal trespass.

Miguel Pesqueda Ontiveros, arrested for forgery.

Reports Hereford Police Department Aug. 7 Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 1000 block of Grand Avenue.

Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle was reported in the 500 block of West Third Street.

Aug. 8 Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle was reported in the 500 block of West Third Street.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Centre Street.

Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of West Third Street.

Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Centre Street.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West First Street.

Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of West Third Street.

Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Hickory Street.

Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of Fir Street.

Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Centre Street.

Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle and burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Centre Street.

Burglary of motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Centre Street.

Criminal trespass of a motor vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Norton Street.

Theft was reported in the 500 block of West 15th Street.

Aug. 9 A dog bit was reported in the 600 block of Stanton Street.

Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Avenue C. A 14-year-old male juvenile was detained after curfew and released to a guardian in the 200 block of Ranger Drive.

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Aug. 8 Yolanda Consuelo Rivera, arrested for failure to identify-giving false or fictitious information.

The following people were indicted by a July 11 session of a Deaf Smith County grand jury: Ramiro Guzman – Indicted on one count theft, more than $750less than $2,500, with two prior convictions.

Carolina Fuentes Tenorio – Indicted on one count theft under $2,500 with two prior convictions.

Cedric Robles Garcia – Indicted on one count evading with a prior conviction.

Anthony Navarro – Indicted on one count possession with intent deliver more than 1 gram-less than 4 grams of a controlled substance, one count of possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility and one count tampering

with physical evidence.

Robert Eugene Hazlett – Indicted on one count burglary of a building and one count theft, more than $2,500-less than $30,000, against an elderly individual.

Ernesto Matthew Garcia – Indicted on one count tampering with physical evidence.

Mark Anthony Tijerina – Indicted on one count continuous sexual abuse of a child, two separate counts of sexual assault of a child and 40 separate counts of possession of child pornography.

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N. Hwy 385 • 806-364-2160 Sundays • NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.

• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, Dominoes Mondays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • 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.

All boys ages 11-18 are invited to participate. Call 289-5354 for information.

• Al-Anon Group, 7 p.m. at Fellowship of Believers Church, 245 Kingwood, for more information call 364-6045 or 676-7662.

• Hereford Retired School Employ-

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ees Association meeting will be at 12 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.

• 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) • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo.

Tuesdays • The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Hereford Senior Citizens • 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.

• 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 • Prairie Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring Wednesdays • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center

• Bippus Extension Education Club, 2 p.m.

• NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Hereford Senior Citizen’s Association Board Meeting at 9 a.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).

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

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

• Kiwanis Club, noon, Hereford Community Center.

• Hereford Day Care Center Board of Directors, noon, Hereford Country Club.

• Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Hereford Community Center.

• AA meeting, 8 p.m., Hereford Com-

munity Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.

• Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 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); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stained Glass Painting.

Fridays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • 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); 10-1, Hereford Nursing and Rehab Health Check • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.

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through an open voting process to be approved.

Unlike Amarillo ColFROM PAGE 1 lege’s situation, the city public hearings when a does have time to not tax increase is proposed rush the process since and neither can be at its tax and budget does the meeting when the not have to be in place tax rate is adopted - the until Oct. 1.

AC’s rate must be apsame situation Amarillo proved before College is in.

Hereford Inde“We have to pendent School treat this like District can apa tax increase proved its tax rate because even and budget before though the proSept. 1. posed rate is The first of the same as last year, two required pubit is above the eflic hearings on the fective rate,” Hercity proposed tax eford City ManHANNA will proceed the ager Rick Hanna commission’s Aug. 20 said.

Had the city decided regular meeting at 6:30 to actually increase the p.m.

The second has been tax rate, commissioners would have met with set for Monday, Sept. additional mandates if 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the the rate surpassed 33.9 board meeting room at city hall. mils.

The commission is exThe city’s rollback tax rate level, any proposed pected to approve the increase above that tax rate and budget at its could be forced to go Sept. 17 regular meeting.

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ation is not new and one confronted by virtually every small-town and/or rural law enforcement agency in the country.

“In my experience, these things are usually youthrelated,” Harrison said.

“They are usually juveniles to young adults in the 14-18 age range. I hate to say that for certain. We really don’t know right now. We have some ideas [who is doing it].”

Although difficult to assert as fact the cause of the situation, comparison of reported incidents and eventual arrests from around the nation have shown the perpetrators are usually high school-age youth.

Also unprovable is the reason behind the common uptick in such crimes that many believe is the result of boredom among the youth.

Aside from the similarity in the age those usually

involved in crimes like this, timing is also something that is the same from Maine to California and Washington to Florida.

In virtually every instance when motor vehicles crime spiked in a community, it is in late July and early August as students’ summer

vacation is drawing to close and many have run out of things to do.

“This situation is not uncommon,” Harrison said.

“No one really knows exactly why it happens. There are some ideas that make sense, but no one really knows. It is just something

that a lot places, including Hereford, has to deal with.

“It is a crime of opportunity that can be easily prevented by citizens not providing the opportunity.

That means removing valuables from your vehicles at night and keeping your car locked.”

Legal Notice Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Commission of the City of Hereford will convene at the City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on the 28th day of August , 2018 to consider a rezoning request for the following property.

Legally described as all Lots 2-14, Unit I, Chaparral Addition, to the Town of Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas.

Property is located in the 400 Block of Greenwood Street on the west side of the street.

Also, the property legally described as all Lot 15 and the North 45 Feet of Lot 16, Unit I, Chaparral Addition, to the Town of Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas.

All those interested in the above request are invited to attend a meeting on the date set forth above.

Recommendation of the Zoning Commission on the above-described property will then be considered by the City Commission at a regular meeting on the 17th day of September, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Suzanne Finch City Secretary All City Board meetings available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact City Hall, 224 North Lee Street, Hereford, or call 363-7103 at least 24 hours in advance of meeting.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS What was the source of the message that Christ taught?

In Deuteronomy 18:18-19, we read one of the earliest prophecies of Christ.

“I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren and will put my words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him”.

Was this Prophet the Christ? In John chapter 4, we can read the account of Jesus and the Samarian women at the well. He asked her for a drink of water, and she was amazed that He, a Jew, would ask for a drink from a Samarian woman. In verses 25-26 of this chapter, we read “The woman said to Him, ‘I know that Messiah is coming (who is called the Christ). When he comes, He will tell us all things’. Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am he’.

Later, in John 12:47-50, we read these words from Christ: “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive my words, has that which judges him – the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent me gave me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told me, so I speak”.

Clearly, Jesus was the Christ, the Prophet who was spoken of in Deuteronomy 18. And clearly, he spoke the words that God had given Him. But what about the apostles’ message – where did their message come from? They could not have remembered everything that Christ taught them.

In John 14:25-26, Christ is speaking to His apostles: “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you”. See also John 16:12-13 Christ and the apostles gave the same message, and both spoke according to what God directed them to say. In fact, in John 17, Jesus is praying on behalf of his apostles prior to leaving this earth. In verse 20, Christ said “I do not pray for these alone (the apostles), but also for those who will believe in Me through their word”. This includes us! CALL OR TEXT TODAY and ask about our study.

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

A plethora of subjects from rebuilding the military to trade to insurance premiums to the possible government takeover of health care were in the spotlight Wednesday as Texas U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry made a stop in Hereford.

Thornberry, whose 13th Congressional District includes Deaf Smith County, was in town as guest speaker for the weekly meeting of the Hereford Lions Club.

“This is a treat for me,” Thornberry said of getting out into the district and meeting citizens face-to-face.

After expressing empathy with the public over the trying to decipher news reports in today’s age of instant information and social media – where “it’s hard to keep up with what’s legitimate and what’s hype” – the 12-term congressman admitted the economy was “doing pretty well.”

Citing growth figures of 4.1 percent, the highest-ever he reported, Thornberry said much of that has been achieved through recent corporate tax cuts and additional regulatory relief.

However, that segued into two problems concerning him that can affect the economy in variety of ways – the pending trade and increasing health insurance rates.

“One thing that can mess up economic growth is a trade war,” Thornberry said. “The problem for this area is that agriculture is the first thing hit when tariffs fly.

“We can make a case we have gotten an unfair global deal, but you don’t try to fix it all at once. This is something that could harm the economy.”

The health insurance issue, Thornberry added, is exacerbated by “the vestiges of Obamacare” that reduced competition among insurance companies and has subsequently been blamed by some for skyrocketing premiums.

First elected to the House in 1994, Thornberry is a Panhandle native whose family has been involved in Donley County agriculture since 1881.

The Republican is the first Texan of either party to chair the key House Armed Services Committee, which oversees House endeavors and spending on the military and other defense agencies.

“I am proud of the way we are rebuilding our military,” he said. “We are in a time of unprecedented threats from throughout the world.

There are real consequences when you cut money to the military, and we are beginning to turn that around.”

While lauding a 10 percent increase in defense spending in recent years, Thornberry was

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Tip of the Day Celebrate the wondrous catfish

Whether enjoyed as a delicacy, fished for sport or observed in a home aquarium, catfish are fascinating underwater creatures.

U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry addresses Hereford Lions Club at its Aug. 8 meeting on a variety of national issues from rebuilding the military to the “tragedy” of government taking over health care.

BRAND/John Carson quick to add that still did not offset 20 percent of previous budget cuts.

As an example of the budget plight, Thornberry related a conversation with a U.S. Marine pilot in South Carolina, whose F-18 was built in 1980 and for which replacement parts were no longer being made.

The pilot came across an identical aircraft in a museum and worked it out with museum officials to secure a needed part from the museum piece for use in the aircraft he flew on a daily basis.

“The world is full of trouble, but we have the best military in the world,” Thornberry said.

“Thanks to bi-partisan and administration support, they will now have some of the tools they need to do their jobs.”

In terms of the upcoming mid-term elections in November, there is really no national pulse to gauge what might happen.

Thornberry said overall election picture is “really close” with the races being decided district-by-district and community-by-community.

“One thing that is certain is people’s frustrations are growing,” he added. “Particularly over health care. I am worried that if people want the government to take over health care it would be a tragedy.

“Fixing the health care situation has to be priority No. 1 after the election. We must get a handle on it.”

With the exception of Antarctica, catfish are present on all continents and are believed to comprise 3,000 unique species. Some catfish are inclined to inhabit freshwater ecosystems and can be found residing in rivers and streams. Others are content to call saltwater home. Catfish can be mere inches long or virtual giants, with the Mekong catfish in Asia reaching nearly nine feet in length and up to 646 pounds.

According to the outdoor experience resource American Expedition, one of the more popular North American catfish is the channel catfish. It is primarily fished as game and is sometimes known as the “Fork-Tailed Cat,” “Fiddler” or “Lady Cat.” The flathead catfish is another prominent North American species, as well as the blue catfish.

Catfish are easily recognized and distinguished from other fish due to some prominent characteristics.

Catfish are named for their barbels around the mouth, which resemble cat’s whiskers. Catfish also have smooth, scaleless bodies and flat heads. Catfish are typically dull in color so they can blend into their surroundings, but there are some more brightly hued varieties.

Wild catfish are bottom feeders, and many are detrivores, or species that eat dead material on the bottom of bodies of water. However, catfish may eat aquatic insects, crayfish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other fish. Farm-raised catfish bred for food can be trained to eat food

pellets on the water’s surface.

Barbels and other sensory organs help catfish locate food in the dark waters they call home. They also have taste sensors all over the surface of their bodies. These taste buds detect chemicals in the water and respond to touch.

Catfish may not say “meow,” but they can produce various sounds.

According to SoftSchools.com, catfish are able to produce and detect sound due to a bony structure that connects their swim bladder and auditory system. By rubbing together body parts or inducing vibration of the swim bladder, catfish can produce different noises.

Their sweet-tasting, mild flesh makes catfish an important food source around the world. In the United States, fried catfish is especially popular in the southern states, particularly Mississippi. Catfish is also popular in parts of Asia and Africa.

Catfish can survive from eight to 20 years in the wild, depending on the species. Large catfish may not have many natural predators, but large fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, including humans, may prey on catfish for food or sport.

Catfish is a diverse aquatic animal that is known to be a particularly popular game fish and even a delicacy in certain parts of the world.

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on the Nov. 6 general election ballot and will be third time since 2015 HISD has tried to float a bond issue.

The two earlier measures – a $42.6 million bond in 2015 and $45 million one in 2017 – both specifically addressed facility concerns.

They were both also soundly defeated.

Less than half the amount of the last measure, the $22.4 million bond – if passed – would be the first approved by voters for HISD since 1972.

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before the school could be used this year.

“Structural observation revealed a critical safety issue at the west end of the south classroom block,” stated an Aug. 7 letter from Jay Pharis, president of Pharis Structural Engineers in Amarillo to Ask. “The indicated area is unsafe for public occupancy until recommended safety measures are implemented.

“Left unattended, a catastrophic collapse of the roof structure is a possibility.”

Trustees gave approval to a resolution permitting Blankenship to enter into contract with Southwest General Contractors – which is overseeing the renovation of Tierra Blanca Elementary – to make temporary repairs at Bluebonnet.

The cost of the work – $49,927 – will provide temporary relief and enable HISD to open the school on Aug. 20.

In temporarily shoring up a restroom, part of a corridor and two classrooms, the work will address a portion of what was planned for Bluebonnet’s safety and security upgrades in a potential November bond issue.

Of the $22.4 million bond proposal – on which a vote has yet to be officially called - $16.7 is earmarked for safety and security improvements at six HISD campuses.

Within that, the secondlargest appropriation will be $3.54 million for work at Bluebonnet.

While items to be temporarily repaired so the school can open on Aug. 20 were specifically identified in the bond proposal, the fact that work is only temporary keeps the permanent solu-

The failure of ceiling joists in west end of the south classroom block at Bluebonnet Elementary School has resulted in cement blocks falling from the walls and ceilings that inspection showed made the school unsafe to open for the 2018-19 school year unless immediately repaired.

HISD photos tion as one of the bond items.

Blankenship did point out trustees had the option of adopting a resolution that should the bond pass, any fund balance money used to address identified problems before bond approval could be reimbursed to the fund balance from bond revenues.

Ask relayed in an Aug. 7 letter to Blankenship and HISD Business Manager Rusty Ingram the structural problems at Bluebonnet were in addition to those already identified, which necessitated the urgency in making repairs.

According to Ask’s letter, after allowing “a minimum” of three days to order and receive needed ceiling jacks, it would take “at least” seven days for the jacks to be installed and structure properly supported to allow for safe occupancy.

“We currently have eight working days available prior to the start of the school

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Although the situation was certainly unexpected and the overall magnitude of the scope caught HISD officials by a bit of surprise, they were blindsided by the fact the work was needed or its eventual urgency.

In fact, the ordeal further illustrates the ongoing bat-

tle district officials are waging with a system full of aging and deteriorating facilities.

“The reality is our facilities are aging,” Blankenship said.

“We have been and will continue working to inform our community of the needs arising in our district with the aging facilities. We have and will continued to have out buildings checked routinely.

“As stated earlier, our architect identified the concern. It was the assessment provided by the [structural] engineer that alerted us to the urgency of the situation.”

Trustees will gather for a called meeting Tuesday – in part to hold a required second public hearing for the proposed 2018-19 Amarillo College tax rate, but more importantly to determine whether to officially call for a November bond issue.

If a bond is called it will beat an Aug. 20 state deadline for inclusion of items

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TFB aligns with free trade group From Texas Farm Bureau

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the voice of more than 500,000 member-families in Texas, announced it will join Farmers for Free Trade.

Farmers for Free Trade is a bipartisan campaign co-chaired by former U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Richard Lugar. It amplifies the voices of American farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses that support free trade.

TFB joins the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, American Soybean Association and multiple other agricultural, trade and commodity groups partnering with Farmers for Free Trade to strengthen support for trade in rural communities.

“International trade is a major driver of our Texas economy,” TFB president Russell Boening said. “There is no doubt the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has increased demand for U.S. agricultural goods, lowered input and production costs and spurred our economy. We welcome any modernizations to NAFTA, as well as developing new trade agreements, that will further expand market opportunities for farmers and ranchers. Working together with Farmers for Free Trade will allow us to have a united voice on trade.”

Trade disruption, Boening noted, is risky for farmers and ranchers.

Last year, U.S. agriculture exported more than $140 billion in products worldwide, highlighting the need for strong trade agreements.

“Texas Farm Bureau has

been a leader in advocating on behalf of Texas agriculture at both the state and federal level,” Baucus said. “Trade with other nations is critical to stabilizing farming communities across the country, and nobody knows that better than Texas farmers and ranchers. Adding their voices to our mission builds momentum in our efforts to strengthen trade in rural America.”

Farmers and ranchers depend on vigorous and fair international trade, especially during weak economic times. Net farm income is 52 percent lower than it was five years ago, Boening noted.

“We are excited to see Texas Farm Bureau join us in amplifying our efforts,” Lugar said. “Farmers and ranchers in Texas know that trade helps them put food on the table. Their support will allow us to mobilize even more farmers at the grassroots level to remind the rest of the country that their livelihoods depend on good trade policies.”

Farmers for Free Trade is currently working at the grassroots level to organize and educate farmers about the importance of trade.

The campaign works to engage farmers through work at state commodity conventions, state proclamations, social media outreach and by identifying local spokespeople, among other efforts.

TFB’s announcement followed additional announcements in recent weeks that Illinois Farm Bureau and American Soybean Association have also joined Farmers for Free Trade.

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Pride in our state, determination and Southern hospitality – it’s what everyone loves about Texas.

And our unique culture is rooted in agriculture.

But what makes Texas agriculture so special other than the people?

Diversity.

With 254 counties, you’re sure to see different crops, farming practices and various livestock. One thing that’s always consistent, though, is the pride and passion for a job well done.

From the fields to the jobs it creates, Texas agriculture is unique.

There are more than 248,000 farms and 130 million acres of farmland in Texas.

Texas leads the nation in number of cattle. In fact, the state has more cattle than 48 states have people.

Texas also have the 14th largest cattle inventory in the world. There are more cattle on feed in Texas than in Australia

and Canada combined.

The Lone Star State also leads the nation in sheep and goat production.

Did you know there are more sheep and goats in Texas than there are people in Philadelphia, San Antonio and San Francisco?

Texas is the largest producer of mohair in the United States.

Cotton is king in Texas.

Why? Because it is wellsuited for the climate.

Subsequently, more cotton is grown in Texas than in any other state.

Texas ranks second in grain sorghum production.

Texas farmers also grow wheat, grapes, corn, watermelon, hay, citrus, lettuce, tomatoes and produce section more of fruits and vegetables.

Floydada, a smaller Texas town, is home to the Pumpkin Capital of the World.

Texas is the only state to grow all four varieties of peanuts - runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia.

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are like other crop farmers. The only difference is their crop – trees – takes longer to grow.

Throughout the state, a variety of wildlife is sure to be found. Deer, turkey and more call Texas home.

Horses, dairy, poultry, pork and more are all part of the diversity of Texas agriculture.

There’s a lot going on in the Lone Star State.

Big or small. Organic or conventional. Livestock or crops. They all have their place in Texas agriculture.

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Herd netters hit 2018 trail running

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

There was little trepidation and no timid steps as the Hereford Whiteface tennis team stampeded out of the gate into the 2018 season this week.

Dominating from the moment the first tin of balls was opened, the Herd blitzed past Plainview and Argyle to kick off the season on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Tuesday’s opener was indication of progress the tennis program has made as the Whitefaces muzzled, neutered and spayed the Bulldogs, 19-0.

“I though overall, we played great,” Hereford coach Cody Crouch said of the opener. “Both girls and boys dictated points and were in control from the beginning.

“At this time two years ago, we lost 9-10 to Plainview. Now, to beat them 19-0, I think, says a lot about the work this group has put in on their own time.”

The individual matches within the overall match turned out to be as competitive as the final.

In the 19 individual matches, Hereford only lost one set.

They established themselves early with a sweep through doubles as Tommy Villalovos and John Ferris won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 1 boys, while Nicky Villalovos and Luis Avila won 6-3, 6-2 at No. 2 and Kevin Nguyen and Jacen Saenz teamed

up to take No. 3, 6-2, 6-0.

On the girls side, doubles teams lost only eight games between them with

Victoria Betzen and Klarise Hill winning 6-2, 6-0 at No. 1; Aubrey Schueler and Samantha Hubbard taking

Herd freshman Nicky Villalovos shined in his varsity debut Tuesday with wins at No. 3 singles and with Luis Avila at No. 2 doubles.

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Saturday, Aug. 11 Cross Country Varsity boys, girls at Vega, TBA Tennis Varsity at Chisholm Trail, 9 a.m.

Volleyball Varsity at Mansfield Rotary Tourn., TBA JV at Hereford JV Tourn., TBA Freshmen at Hereford JV Tourn., TBA

No. 2, 6-1, 6-0; and the tandem of Macy WarlickKamille Hicks winning at No. 3, 6-1, 6-4.

A 6-1, 7-6 mixed doubles

by Ramiro Ramos and Liddy Flood completed the doubles sweep.

The winning continued in singles behind Tommy Villalovos’ 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 boys and Schueler’s 6-0, 6-3 win at No. 1 girls.

Also winning singles for the Whitefaces were Nguyen (4-4, default at No. 2), Nicky Villalovos (6-0, 6-4 at No. 3), Saenz (2-6, 6-3, 10 at No. 4), Avila (6-1, 6-0 at No. 5) and Ferris (6-1, 6-0 at No. 6).

On the distaff side, other Lady Whiteface singles winners included Hicks (64, 6-2 at No. 2), Hubbard (6-0, 6-0, at No. 3), Hill (6-1, 6-0 at No. 4), Warlick (6-4, default at No. 5) and Lanae Blankenship (6-2, 6-2 at No. 6).

The Whitefaces followed the opener onslaught with another stampede in an 18-1 romp past host Argyle.

Again taking control with a doubles sweep, the Herd closed things out in strong fashion when singles took the court.

In coloring the boys side maroon, the Whitefaces dropped only 19 total games in the six singles matches as the same sextet from Tuesday notched straight-set victories again.

The Lady Whitefaces were cruising through singles with wins at Nos. 1-5

by Betzen, Schueler, Hubbard, Hicks and Hill.

Lady Whiteface Kamille Hicks gets her senior season off to a fast start with a win Tuesday at No. 2 singles and in tandem with Macy Warlick at No. 3 doubles.

BRAND/John Carson The lone stumbling block was at No. 6 girls where Warlick rallied from 2-6 first-set loss with a 6-0 second set, but came up short in a third-set tiebreaker.

The Whitefaces were back

on the court this weekend in the Thursday-Saturday Keller Tournament in Amarillo. They opened play in the six-match tourney Thursday morning against Timberlake.

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Tuesday, Aug. 14 Tennis Varsity at Lubbock Monterey, 9 a.m.

Varsity at Lubbock Cooper, 2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 13 Tennis Varsity vs. Palo Duro, 1 p.m.

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Lady Herd opens volleyball season with split in Lubbock Jumping into the competitive fire from the outset, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces opened the 2018 volleyball season with a split of five-set matches in Lubbock before beginning the tournament season.

Starting the 2018 campaign with a doubleheader in Lubbock against Cooper and Coronado, it was not easy task in either match.

Down 2-1 after losing the first (23-25) and third sets (18-25) against Cooper, the Lady Herd rallied to knot the match with a 25-22 fourth-set win before falling in 10-15 in the fifth.

Taytum Stow paced the Lady Whiteface offense with 11 kills followed by returning front-line start Carmen Flood’s 10.

Darcy Dodd added 8 kills as Rainey Aven had 6 and Bethany Sanchez 1.

Aven and Bonnie Vallejo set things with 21 and 19 assists, respectively.

Flood led the front-line defense with 4 blocks while Stow had 3 and Aubrey Landis chipped in 1.5.

Alyssa Vallejo anchored the backline with 20 digs, while Miranda Acosta added 12 and Hannah Wood finished with 8. Savannah Morales and Aven had 5 and 2 digs, respectively.

The Lady Whitefaces found themselves on the other end of a 3-2 final in the afternoon match against Lubbock Coronado, but still had to rally to do

Junior Darcy Dodd provides scoring and frontline defensive muscle as the Lady Herd takes part in the weekend Mansfield Rotary Tournament.

BRAND/John Carson it.

After jumping on top with a 25-20 first-set win, the Lady Herd dropped the

second, 21-25, then fell behind 2-1 with a 22-25 loss in the third.

They came up with a 25-

18 win in the fourth set to set up the tiebreaker, which the Lady Herd eked out, 16-14.

Flood, Dodd and Stow led the scoring with 11, 10 and 7 kills, respectively, while Aven added 4.

Stow and Flood had 6 blocks each with Landis chipping in a pair.

Aven doled out a teamhigh 19 assists with a dozen more coming from Bonnie Vallejo.

Alyssa Vallejo again played strong deep defense with 16 digs. Danielle Pena finished with 5 digs, while Acosta had 2 and Wood 1.

Stow also served up a trio of aces.

The Lady Whitefaces moved above the .500 mark at 3-2 overall following a 2-1 start Thursday to the Mansfield Rotary Tournament.

Flood and Stow again led the way as the Lady Herd knocked off Mansfield Timberview, 25-10, 25-19 in the opener. Flood finished with 6 kills and 4 blocks, while Stow had 4 kills and 2 blocks.

It was plenty of 6s in a 25-23, 25-23 win over El Paso El Dorado as Flood and Stow each had 6 kills and 6 blocks, while Alyssa Vallejo came up with 6 digs and Bonnie Vallejo had 6 assists. The only odd number was Aven’s 11 assists.

Thursday closed with a 23-25, 16-25 loss to Birdville.

Flood and Aven had 5 and 4 kills, respectively, to

Top returnee Carmen Flood put up double-digit kills in a split of a season-opening, two-match trip to Lubbock on Tuesday.

BRAND/John Carson lead the way. Stow finished with 4 blocks, while Alyssa Vallejo had 8 digs and Pena added 4 more.

Aven and Bonnie Vallejo again led the assist parade with 9 and 4, respectively.

The Lady Whitefaces continued play in the Mans-

field through Saturday.

They return to action Thursday when they open play in three-day Northwest ISD Tournament.

The next home match is Tuesday, Aug. 21 against Dumas. First serve is 7 p.m.

National honorees

Hereford and Deaf Smith County were on the map as a pair of local youngsters brought home a trio of awards from the 2018 National Junior Angus Association Show on July 12 in Madison, Wis. Left, brothers Colter and Cutter Pohlman, second from right and right, of Hereford let their knowledge of the breed show through as both were members of teams that finished second in intermediate division national competition for Team Sales, and Quiz Bowl, left bottom. Left middle, Cutter Pohlman, left, also finished third in intermediate division A Prepared Public Speaking.

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