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County poised to raise taxes

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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Were it not for legalities, the property tax rate for Deaf Smith County would have increased following Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court. In what should have been an uneventful, openand-close, second public hearing on a proposed tax

rate of 53 mils (53 cents to this month’s first meet- that current taxes and reveper $100 valuation) ing on Aug. nues were what was that was unchanged 14. “needed” to fund the from the past two The mat2018-19 budget. years, commissionter came to However, concern ers ended up standthe forefront over using wind ing ready to raise Tuesday entity revenues to county taxes by 1 after Deaf cover motor grader cent. Smith Counlease payments igCommissionty Judge D.J. nited the tax hike ers had already Wagner mentalk anew. broached the subtioned talk of “I would rather see BRUMLEY O'CONNOR ject of a tax increase a potential us raise taxes 1 cent during conversation prior tax increase and confirmed now rather than paint our-

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series of stories previously published in the BRAND that address subsequent questions and concerns raised by officials and citizens over a proposed new civic center in Hereford. This entry from April 18 deals with city commission approval to contract an engineer/architect.)

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The wheels turning toward a new civic center in Hereford picked up speed when the Hereford City Commission approved an engineer/architect contract for the new facility Monday during its regular meeting. With the city’s purchase of the West 15th Street site from Amarillo College in its final stages, commissioners opted to stay the course in awarding the contract to the firm of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper. “We been in talks with them for about a month and were able to negotiate the fee amount down,” Hereford City Manager Rick Hanna told commissioners during a work session preceding Monday’s meeting. “[The contract is] really detailed and complicated.” Parkhill, Smith & Cooper was the firm that presented the conceptual design for the new civic center when the subject was first broached in July. Since then, the 6.2588-acre site between Amarillo College and the Texas Department of Public Safety building on West 15th Street has been secured. Monday’s decision also cemented the design for the new facility. The new center will be 25 percent larger than the current Hereford Community Center’s 18,000 square feet on East Park Avenue. Plans for the almost 25,000 square-foot facility feature two large meeting areas, four smaller meeting rooms, kitchens, a scullery, office space for Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and an outdoor courtyard space with a fireplace and elevated stage. The larger meeting rooms are designated as a ballroom and banquet room – each having its own kitchen – with the ballroom capable of seating 150-175. The banquet room has a maximum capacity of 450 and can also be divided into three separate rooms. The building’s exterior will have a roofing material that closely resembles the corrugated tin historically used for roofing in the area,

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Ready to run and stop it Friday's scrimmage against Lubbock gave the Hereford Whitefaces a chance to flex the muscle of a prolific running attack, above, as senior Seth Dixon breaks through a hole, while the defense, right, garnered accolades for its physicality, tenacity and closing on the ball. HISD photos by Bryan Hedrick

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INDEX Page 2............Obituaries Page 3......Public Record Page 4................Opinion Page 5..............Outdoors Page 6...................News Page 7..................Sports Page 8................Religion Page 9...........Classifieds Page 10..................News

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selves into a corner down the road,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Mike Brumley said. “We could be looking at a legitimate future tax increase of 3 or 4 cents. “I believe it would be prudent to anticipate something like that.” The use of $135,000 of wind entity funds for motor graders sparked its own

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Trustees OK 2018-19 budget in the black…barely By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Barring unforeseen circumstances, Hereford Independent School District (HISD) will keep its head above financial waters after the board of trustees approved a $34.56 million budget for 2018-19 during

Monday’s regular meeting. By giving thumbs up to the spending plan – and an unchanged 104 mils tax rate ($1.04 per $100 valuation) to help fund it – the board beat an Aug. 31 mandated deadline to have a budget in place for the start of the 2018-18 HISD fiscal year on Sept. 1.

“Right now, we’re in a positive situation,” HISD Business Manager Rusty Ingram said, “but we will have to wait and see. “We’re hopeful that ADA (average daily attendance) figures don’t hurt us.” The final budget approved was higher than Ingram’s originally proposed

plan of almost $34.43 million. In making his formal budget request to the board, Ingram included additional funding proposals of $100,000 for ongoing technology upgrades and a $38,000 request from the band to replace six sousaphones.

The board approved the additions to reach the $34.56 million total for the upcoming. As expected, a bulk of the measure is devoted to salary and payroll, where almost $26.85 million is earmarked. PLEASE SEE HISD | 6

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Abraham Enriguez Grajeda, 90, of Hereford, passed away Aug. 23, 2018 in Hereford. Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at La Iglesia de San Jose with Father Ramon Molina Mora officiating. Burial followed in West Park Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction ofy Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford. Abraham was born March 16, 1928 to Macario and Manuela (Enriquez) Grajeda, in Nampiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Consuelo Grajeda Feb. 28, 1948 in Namiquipa. He had been a resident of Hereford for 32 years. Abraham worked as a welder and was a very hardworking man. He enjoyed working in his yard. He loved to drive his truck around and spend time with his family. His great-grandchildren called him “Papo.” He also enjoyed eating lunch at Tortilleria Chihuahua. El le daba gracias a dios cada ańo y reía y decía, “Este ańo ya la libro.” Those left to cherish his memories are wife Consuelo;

children Hortencía Grajeda and husband Pedro Chavira, Martin Grajeda and wife Ricarda, Alicia Grajeda and huband Luis Rivas, Josefina Grajeda and husband Eduardo Velez, Silvia Grajeda and husband Rafael Borja, Victor Grajeda and wife Josefina De las Torres, Patricia Grajeda and husband Leopoldo Rivias, Macario Grajeda and wife Sandra Grajeda, Abraham Grajeda and wife Laura Lozano, Carolina Grajeda and husband Manuel Garcia, J. Antonio Grajeda and wife Lupita Rocha; and Manuela Grajeda; 33 grandchildren; 50 greatgrandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; sisters Josefina Grajeda, Manola Grajeda, Dolores Grajeda, and Guillermina Grajeda. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Maria De La Paz and Adelia Grajeda; and brother Macario Grajeda. Go online to sign the guestbook at www.mendezandmullins.com.

Flora Martinez 1929-2018

Mrs. Flora Martinez, longtime resident of Hereford,

passed away Aug. 27, 2018 at the age of 89. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in the Hereford Heritage Rose Chapel. Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. Visitation Friday, Aug. 31 will be from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Hereford Heritage Rose Chapel. Mass of Christian burial is Friday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church. Father Jose Ramon Molina will serve as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Mrs. Martinez was born in Tapia, N.M., to Dionicio Apodaca and Agueda on March 9, 1929. Flora met her husband, Fabian Martinez, and the couple were married in Tucumcari, N.M. on Feb. 14, 1955. The family moved to Hereford in 1974. Flora was a devoted wife and mother to her husband and children. She especially loved time spent with family around holidays and family celebrations. Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fabian; sisters Rose Reyes and Fabiola Trujillo; brothers Lalo, Mike, Louis and Joe Apodaca; daughter Virginia Martinez; and granddaughter Jessica Flores. She is survived by sisters Augustina Romero of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mary Romo of Tucumcari, N.M.;children Beatrice and husband Fidel Reyna Jr. of Hereford, Susie and husband Pete Jr. Gallardo of Canyon, and Raymond Martinez; grandchildren Fabian Reyna of Hereford, Dion Reyna of Amarillo, Valerie Medrano of Hereford, Jeremy Gallardo of Amarillo; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. PLEASE SEE OBITS | 3

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Charlene Brownlow, Deceased, were issued on August 20, 2018, under Docket No. PR201805522, pending in the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas, to Vicki Ault. Claims may be presented in care of the Independent Executor for the estate, addressed as follows: Estate of Charlene Brownlow, Deceased c/o Vicki Ault, Independent Exacutor 7215 Jameson Road, Amarillo, Texas 79106 All persons having claims against this estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Dated: August 20, 2018

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• 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-

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THE ARMADILLOS HAVE EMERGED IN NASHVILLE

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Police Blotter Arrests Hereford Police Department Aug. 24 Zachary Lloyd Fisher, 21, arrested of use of obscene language. Debra Lynn Armstrong, 51, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Aug. 25 Michael Lee Lozoya, arrested for theft-more than $200, less than $750. Rodriguez Cortes, 39, arrested for no driver’s license. Richard Arrazola, 24, arrested for failure to identify. Luis Arrazola, 27, arrested for no

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Jose L. Montes 1940-2018

Funeral services for Jose Lazaro Montes, 78, a Hereford resident, were held Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Iglesia Bautista Fundamental with Pastor Ernest Rodriguez officiating. Interment followed in West Park Cemetery. Mr. Montes passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018

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driver’s license and failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility. Hector Sauceda, 46, arrested for a third-or-more offense of no driver’s license. Aug. 26 Santiago Rojas Salas, 39, arrested for no driver’s license. Aug. 27 Enrique Gomez Archuleta, 27, arrested for failure to maintain financial responsibility. Norma Guillen Trevino, 49, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drugfree zone, a second-or-more offense of driving while license suspended,

in Hereford. Jose Lazaro Montes was born March 8, 1940 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Apolinar and Juliana (Sosa) Montes. He married his beloved wife Cruz Sanchez in Lazaro Cardenas, Chihuahua, Mexico. Mr. Montes had worked for Merrick formally (Hereford Bi-Products), and after retirement, he cleaned the post office for many years. He loved to feed the ducks at the Aquatic Center and enjoyed drinking a Sprite and eating peanuts while he watched his grandkids play at the park. He was the best husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, and he absolutely adored all his great-grandkids. He is survived by his loving wife, Cruz Mendez, of the home; daughters Araceli Chaparro and Guadalupe Lopez, both of Hereford; sons Juan Montes, Jose Luis Montes Sr., and Jose Luis (Pilo) Jr., all of Hereford; sister, Manuela Montes of Mexico; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son Lorenzo Montes. To leave online condolences, visit www.parksidechapelfh. com.

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Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant, the only harmless great thing. – John Donne Who cannot harbor a compassionate connection with elephants, with their soulful, pondering dignity? The more you know about the social life, the family, the habits of these magnificent animals, the more you recognize and venerate their rightful place in the natural world. Only two of the original 300 elephant species survive today. An elephant’s renowned memory is more than legend. Survival depends on their accurate recall of the location of isolated watering holes, particularly in desert terrain. As highly-social animals, their bonds with companions can last a lifetime, even after being separated for decades. An elephant’s intelligence is exceptional, probably due to the fact that they have the largest brain of any land animal and three times as many neurons as humans. British researchers have discovered that African elephants can distinguish differences in human gender, age, and ethnicity merely by hearing a person’s voice and language. Also, they demonstrate critical thinking skills by adapting tools ALL IN to solve problems, such Kerrie Womble Steiert as wielding branches to swat annoying flies or stacking stones to reach higher fruit. Elephants will mourn lost members of the herd by “burying” the body with leaves and grass, keeping vigil at the grave for a week. Like their human counterparts, they visit the bones of dead elephants for years to come, often stroking the massive skulls with their sensitive trunks. Perhaps the most endearing and profound attributes of elephants are those they share with us. They feel, they play, they love, they nurture, they grieve, they remember. This observation is not similar to PETA’s moral equivalence between the lives of human beings and broiler chickens, but a deeper truth about the remarkable, empathetic giants of the savannah. As the largest land animal, they possess an authentic emotional capacity we usually associate with our pet dogs and yes, sometimes even cats. Thirty-some years ago, I accidentally joined the circus. And although my appearance with Ringling Brothers was limited to a single night’s performance, the rare experience is crystallized, a shiny bead on a silver strand of memories. Circuses have since fallen out of favor, probably deservedly so, for their insensitivity in featuring “freak shows” and inhumane treatment of animals. But in the 1980s, the circus remained socially acceptable and was still deemed as wholesome family entertainment. So we bought tickets in 1985 to take our kindergarten-age daughter to the three -ring circus on the floor of the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum. I’ve landed on the colosseum floor for a number of different events and had some peculiar encounters with stage crew, musicians, dancers and security because the elevator drops into the backstage area. Wheelchair spaces in the Coliseum are located in two areas: At the very top of the stadium seats or at the flat bottom of the bowl. Wanting to give our little girl a real circus experience, we reserved seats ringing the floor with me parked out front. On circus night, the spectacle sprawled across the entire expanse of the broad concrete slab and I ended up wedged at the outer edge of the center ring with sawdust at my feet. We were definitely in for an upclose, personal encounter with circus folk. We were treated to troupes of dancing poodles in sequined tutus, clusters of clowns, death-defying aerialists, horses with colorful, plumed headdresses, the showboat ringmaster. But the main attraction of the night, the moment we’d anticipated, was the arrival of elephants. After all, in West Texas we regularly see poodles and horses (minus the bling and feathers). We’ve got plenty of first-hand experience with clowns. But a parade of pachyderms! Now, that sight will stop traffic. Here they came, six majestic elephants where they belonged, performing in the center ring. However they did not stay there. Their trainer blew his whistle, clapped his hands and pointed toward the audience at my back. And me. Smack-dab in front. You think you know the dimensions of an adult Indian elephant weighing 5.5 tons that is 21 feet long, but you don’t truly understand the enormity of one until it towers above you with five of his friends. Suddenly, I was no longer at the circus. I was in the circus. When they arose, standing on their back legs with their trunks lofted high above me, I looked up at a panoramic view of six hairy, wrinkled chins. Although surprised by their nearness, I was unafraid of the colossal creatures that performed above and around me. Their ancient eyes were trained on me, huge round feet cautiously placed, their immense girth balanced by equal strength, their demeanor acknowledging – and sheltering– my meager presence. It’s a humbling thing, to be at the tender mercies of giants that have no need of words.

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were beginning the construction of their new building at Sixth and Dewey avenues near the close of the first decade of the 1900s. Much of the early-day growth and deThe Commercial Club and the newspavelopment of Hereford and Deaf Smith per hoped to have a population of 5,000 County can be attributed to a succes- by the beginning of 1908. However, the sion of forward-looking businessmen official census of 1910 listed only 3,942 and women. This included not only the in all of Deaf Smith County. The newsDewey Avenue businesses, but farmers paper hastened to point out that that and ranchers who helped to form the was quite an increase over the 1,900 backbone of the economy of the area. population of 843 residents. Starting with the Hereford Sanitary Certainly the first decade of the and Improvement Society, civic leaders 1900s ended on a very confident note had joined together to promote the gen- for young Hereford. On Oct. 8, 1909, the eral welfare of all citizens. This group Hereford Brand gave favorable results was replaced by the Hereford Board of of a bond election for a new courthouse Trade in January 1903 with 32 active and other improvements. members. The Hereford Brand headline Officers for this new board stated “New Era Begins for City were John E. Ferguson, presiof Hereford-Public Education Enterprise and Private Spirit dent; J.C. Newman, first vice Moving in the Right Direction president; and D.R. Gass, secto Build Modern Metropolis.” ond vice president. Appointed And, indeed, on Sept. 30, as directors were S. Love1909, Deaf Smith County citiless, J.A. Williams, T.J. Davis, Ira Aten, R.F. Holloway, G.A. zens had approved $125,000 Sachse, and L. Gough. C.G. in bonds for the construction Witherspoon, R.W. Davis and of the new courthouse. The J.C. Newman were appointed Hereford Independent School Carolyn Waters to serve on the constitution District had been formed and committee. the 11th grade was added. Voters had In 1907, the name of the board, after also approved a $30,000 bond for the reorganization, was changed to Here- construction of the new high school that ford Commercial Club. Following a ban- was ready for classes in 1910. quet in 1909, 150 members were added Church and private buildings for the to the organization. end of the first decade of the 1900s, A “platform” adopted by the club in which included not only the new court1910 was indicative of the little city’s house and high school, equaled more strong civic spirit. One of the top proj- than a quarter-million dollars. This was ects on the platform, although it never indeed a large amount for that period came to fruition, was a north-south rail- of time. way. Other buildings and improvements inOther projects included free mail cluded a new brick hotel, $25,000; First delivery; an effort to make Hereford a Christian Church, $25,000; new Methhealth resort to attract at least 1,000 odist church, $20,000; causeway across summer vacationers; a first-class hotel; Tierra Blanca Creek, $10,000; business paving of streets; public parks; a cause- houses, $25,000; sidewalks, $10,000; way across Tierra Blanca Creek; and the and $10,000 for street improvements. completion of the courthouse and the Although the first decade ended on high school. a note of confidence, the young county The project list also included the and city felt the pinch of reverses as planting of 100,000 trees in and around depression, drought, flu epidemic and the city; 500 new houses to be built in fires were soon to plague the area. the city to be occupied by 2,000 proThose who stayed in the area were degressive citizens; 500 new farms begun termined and were not taking back what and operated by scientific, industrious they had said about the opportunities farmers; a flour mill; and an organized offered by their adopted homes. The and equipped fire department. soon to be era of irrigation and plantHereford’s growth was reflected in its ing of new crops was to bring entirely new buildings. Forward-looking citizens new opportunities for the area. had voted for bonds for a new courthouse and new high school and the “The reward of a thing well done is members of the First Christian Church to have done it.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

AUSTIN – August 25 marked one year since Hurricane Harvey's battering winds and torrential rains brought death and destruction to coastal and inland counties of Texas. Repairs and rebuilding in the region continue to this day, and the U.S. Office of Coastal Management has estimated the cost of the storm at $125 billion. Gov. Greg Abbott and a host of other government officials spoke on Aug. 22 at the First Baptist Church in the hard-hit city of Rockport on the Coastal Bend. "I know there are miles to go before this race is finished. Our goal is to do far more than just rebuild. Our goal is to ensure that we rebuild all of these communities even better than they were before Hurricane Harvey hit," Abbott said. Vice President Mike Pence said he had come on President Trump's behalf "to reaffirm to all of the people – not just to Rockport, but to all across this region – that this administration is going to work with this governor, with all of the wonSTATE derful, outstanding volunteers CAPITAL and faith communities across this region until we rebuild HIGHLIGHTS Rockport and all of Texas bigEd Sterling ger and better than ever before." Also at the church to deliver their perspectives and words of encouragement were Commissioner John Sharp of the governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, Texas Division of Emergency Management Director Nim Kidd, and Land Commissioner George P. Bush. Schools rated for readiness State Education Commissioner Mike Morath on Aug. 21 announced 61 Texas school districts and district charters received a distinction designation for postsecondary readiness as part of their 2018 state accountability rating. Postsecondary readiness is the only distinction designation at the district level under the state accountability system. The distinction takes into account factors such as graduation rates, ACT/SAT participation and performance, Career and Technical Education graduates and dual-credit course completion rates. Earlier in August, all multi-campus school districts and charters — for the first time ever — received an accountability rating based on an A–F scale. Mortality, morbidity studied The Texas Department of State Health Services on Aug. 21 announced the release of case reviews by its Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force. The task force recently completed its first full year of case reviews by studying medical, autopsy and other confidential records for 89 maternal deaths that occurred in 2012, DSHS reported. Four out of five pregnancy-related deaths in 2012 would have had at least some chance of being prevented with the proper intervention, DSHS said. "The report provides us with more evidence to guide our activities to address maternal mortality and morbidity in Texas," said DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt. "It shows where interventions like TexasAIM can have the greatest impact." Launched earlier this year, TexasAIM is a partnership with more than 180 hospitals to implement maternal safety "bundles" – sets of practices that help hospital staff prevent and respond to pregnancy complications. Hospitals are first implementing the bundle on maternal hemorrhage. Future will address opioid use and high blood pressure, the DSHS said. Demand for notes is high State Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the Aug. 22 sale of $7.2 billion in Texas Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes received a net interest rate of 1.84 percent. Hegar said his office received 65 bids worth $27.4 billion, or 3.8 times the amount offered for sale. The state of Texas uses money from the sale of the notes to help fund expenditures such as public-school payments made early in the fiscal year before the arrival of tax revenues later in the year. Hegar said the fact that bids totaled nearly four times the amount offered demonstrates "the market is confident that Texas remains a solid investment." Notes sold on Aug. 22 will be repaid on Aug. 29, 2019, Hegar added. Jobless rate stays same Texas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent in July, unchanged from June 2018, the Texas Workforce Commission announced. Even though the June and July percentages were the same, the state economy added 23,500 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in July and marked 25 consecutive months of employment growth. Counting July's figures, Texas has added 377,100 jobs for an annual employment growth rate of 3.1 percent. The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded the month's lowest unemployment rate among Texas metropolitan statistical areas with a not-seasonally adjusted rate of 2.2 percent, followed by the Amarillo and Odessa MSAs with rates of 2.9 percent. The Austin-Round Rock MSA recorded the fourth-lowest rate of 3.1 percent for July. (Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)

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Another bumper dove harvest expected in Texas this season By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

Though once unheard of, you can see white-winged doves around Hereford these days. I’ve sent several into thunderous flight while walking my Labrador retrievers recently. Once pretty well confined to the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico, they have spread across Texas through the years and there are fairsized pockets of them in the Panhandle today. They are a bit larger than mourning doves and rock doves found here, and comparable to the Eurasian or ringnecked doves we commonly see. White-winged doves were historically found in the lower Rio Grande Valley, but they have rapidly expanded in numbers and distribution across Texas in recent years. According to Owen Fitzsimmons, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Dove Program Leader, white-wing populations continue to grow and are making up a larger percentage of daily bag limits state-wide. White-wings are now found mostly in and around urban areas, providing hunting opportunity for those hunting just outside major cities and urban centers. Come Saturday, September 1, white wings will be fair game right along with mourning doves as the 2018-2019 dove season gets underway locally and statewide. There is no season or bag limit on Eurasian doves, an interloper in Texas. They can be taken year-round, with no bag limit, so they can be included in the daily harvest during the dove season as well, provided they are properly identified on the wing and their identify-

Waterholes will be a good bet for mourning dove action as the 2018-19 dove season gets underway in Texas Sept. 1. Texas leads the nation in the number of doves bagged. Contributed photos ing feathers not removed until brought to their final destination. While Hurricane Harvey caused a significant drop in dove hunter effort downstate and resultant lower harvest numbers last year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department expects the 2018-19 season to be back to normal. Over 300,000 Texas hunters harvest nearly one third of the mourning doves taken nationwide each year, far more than any other state. In recent years, an estimated 10 million doves have been harvested in Texas annually. While Texas supports breeding populations of over 34 million mourning and 10 million white-winged doves, those numbers swell during the fall when mourning doves from northern latitudes funnel south. “Texas is uniquely situated to catch a lot of migratory birds as they move through the central part of the continent. Couple that with the fact that we are such a big state with diverse habitats, and it makes sense that we have

such large numbers of doves,” said Fitzsimmons . For the third consecutive year, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a liberal 90-day season and 15-bird daily bag limits. In addition, hunters in Texas’ South Dove Zone have the opportunity to hunt every weekend in September thanks to the Special White-winged Dove Days Sept. 1, 2, 8, and 9, combined with a Sept. 14 zone opener, the earliest in half a century. Though hunting hours are limited to afternoons during the Special White-winged Dove Days (noon-sunset), hunters in the southern portion of the state are now able to take advantage of the earlier dates when the big end of dove harvest in Texas occurs. “Despite dry conditions this summer, we had excellent production very early in the spring thanks to a mild winter and good rains in February and March, so there are a lot of birds around,” Fitzsimmons said. “Unless we get significant rain right before the season, hunters really need to key in on areas

with water. That’s where the birds will be concentrated,” says Fitzsimmons. Here is how the 20182019 dove season shakes out as far as season dates. In our own North Zone there’s a split with the first portion running September 1 – November 4. It’s not uncommon to see a buildup in mourning dove numbers during pheasant season in December and beyond. Accordingly, another hunting opportunity for doves in this region will run Dec. 21-Jan. 14, 2019. The Central Zone will also have a September 1 – November 4 and December 21-January 14, 2019 span. Special White-winged Dove Days for the entire South Zone will run September 1-2, 8-9. The regular South Zone season will run September 14 – October 30 with a winter chance running December 14 – January 21, 2019. During the early two weekends for the Special White-winged Dove Days (in the South Zone), hunting is allowed only from noon to sunset and the

daily bag limit is 15 birds, to include not more than two mourning doves and two white-tipped doves. During the general season in the South Zone, the aggregate bag limit is 15 with no more than two white-tipped doves. First things first as dove season rolls around. Your current hunting license expires the end of August. Hunters are reminded that licenses went on sale Aug. 15 for the 2018-19 hunting seasons and can be purchased through TPWD’s 28 law enforcement field offices, at more than 50 state parks and over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD website or by phone at (800) 895-4248. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a required $5 administrative fee for each phone or online transaction. The online transaction system is available 24/7. A Migratory Game Bird endorsement and Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification are also required to hunt dove, and

will also be needed for waterfowl and sandhill cranes. HIP certification involves a brief survey of the previous year’s migratory bird hunting success and is conducted at the time licenses are purchased. Remember to ask for it, sales staff at many license outlets don’t. Hunting and fishing regulations for the new season are available in the Outdoor Annual in print, online and on the Outdoor Annual mobile app. A limited number of Outdoor Annual booklets can be picked up at any of the 1,700 license retailers. As usual, the waterfowl regulations booklets won’t be available yet, and will require a follow up. To get more information on Texas hunting and fishing throughout the year, sign up for free email updates at www.tpwd.texas. gov/email or by texting TPWD HUNT or TPWD FISH and your email address to 468-311 (ex. TPWD HUNTmyemail@emailaddress. com). In addition to a hunting license, anyone born after Sept. 1, 1971, must successfully complete a hunter education training course in order to hunt legally in Texas. The TPWD Hunter Education certification is valid for life and is honored in all other states and provinces. More information about hunter education is available online. If you misplace your certification you can print a replacement online at no cost. Jim Steiert is an award winning member of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association and a Certified Texas Master Naturalist.

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while the entrance will be constructed to resemble a barn. A main corridor – wide enough for event booths and wired for Internet accessibility – will feature sky lights in addition to electric lights and have high windows allowing the facility to emit a type of glow for after-dark events. “It’s really pretty cool,” Hanna said. “It is almost twice as big as the current facility, and will ultimately cost half as much to heat and cool. “We tried to match the exterior to Amarillo College to a degree, but also have a historic Hereford theme.” In addition to the outdoor courtyard – which is between the ballroom and banquet room – the design includes exterior, landscaped space that can be used for events. A commons is designed to separate the AC and center parking lots and will include underground electrical wiring. The contract approved Monday, which was a standard American Institute of

The interior design of the new center features two large meeting rooms, several smaller meeting rooms, kitchens, office space and room to host indoor and outdoor events. Contributed image Architects document, specifically laid out Parkhill’s responsibilities during the course of the project. Parkhill senior associate Greg Billman detailed the firm’s “scope of services” to commissioners that included a hands-on process through design development, construction documentation, bidding and actual construction. “We are your eye and

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Supplies and materials are budgeted for $2.8 million, and contracted services is tabbed for $2.56 million. Travel and miscellaneous expenses for all school activities from sports to academics is budgeted for just more than $1 million. The only remaining budgeted expenditure more than $200,000 is $954,500 for the district’s annual payment on its debt service. As salary and payroll is the highest-funded object code, instruction gets the lion’s share

ears through the construction process,” Billman said. “We will work with the contractor and conduct oversight to ensure requirements are met and everything is being done in conformance with the documentation. “This is not a complex build. We’re happy you’ve asked us to go this far, and we look forward to completing the project.”

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The $6.5 million project is being funded through a combination of city and HEDC financing with no increase in local taxes, according to city officials, and the contract’s $400,000 fee is included in that budget. Once ground is broken, Billman said it could between 15-18 months for construction to be completed.

when it comes to expenditure food service and $254 in a debtbudgets – nearly $18.4 million. service surplus. Behind that is plant mainteHowever, what affect the lastnance and operations ($4.84 minute budget additions will million), and school leadhave on those was not reership ($2.422 million). vealed. Five other individual Of the projected $34.44 budgets top the $1 million million in revenues HISD mark ranging from $1.424 expects, $19.6 million will million for general admincome from the state, $14.1 istration and almost $1.4 million from local sources million for co-curricular and $705,000 from the and extracurricular activifederal government. ties to $1.076 million for Property taxes supply aldata processing services. most all the local revenue INGRAM Ingram’s original budwith $13.2 million expectget proposal barely ran in the ed in 2018-19. black with there being a $13,421 Other local revenues include surplus in general operations, separate payments of $234,037 $58,622 projected surplus in and $288,000 from Hereford

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THROUGH AUG. 31 – Sell tickets for 4-Wheeler fundraising project – Pick up your tickets today! FRIDAY, AUG. 31 – HHS football game here MONDAY, SEPT 3 – County offices closed for Labor Day FRIDAY, SEPT. 7 – HHS football game in Midland SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 – 4-H County Fair/Block Party at Community Center FRIDAY, SEPT. 14 – HHS football game in Kimbrough Stadium SEPT. 14-22 – Tri-State Fair in Amarillo FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 – HHS football game at Lowrey Field FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 – HHS football game here FRIDAY, OCT. 5 – HHS football game in Andrews MONDAY, OCT. 8 County offices closed for Columbus Day/ No HISD classes MONDAY, OCT. 8 – District Gold Star Banquet, WTAMU, 6 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 12 – HHS football game here FRIDAY, OCT. 26 – HHS football game here FRIDAY, NOV. 2 – HHS football game in Kim-

Wind; $100,000 each from prior year tax collections and earned interest; $85,000 in other penalties and interest; and more than $80,000 in ticket sales from sporting events. Reiterating the frugal approach taken during the five-month budget process, Ingram noted HISD still had $1.5 million in its fund balance above its emergency reserve. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recommends district maintain two months of operating expenses in a fund balance reserve. For HISD, that amounts to about $2.5 million per month. Ingram reported the current $1.5 million is in excess of the lo-

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cal reserve, where officials keep three months expenses ($7.5 million) in reserve. “We’re still above our threemonth reserve,” Ingram said. “Hopefully, we will a surplus this year to start replenishing it. “We’ve been hitting it pretty hard.” During the 2017-18 fiscal year, trustees allocated close to $6 million of fund balance money to needed projects in the district. Most of that ($4.75 million) went to the renovation of Tierra Blanca Elementary, while other funding was used for roof repairs, replacement of the Whiteface Stadium track, facility repairs and landscaping.

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The Hereford Lady Whitefaces removed some of the unpleasant aftertaste of early-season tournament performances by taking third place in the Gold Bracket of the Lubbock ISD Tournament. After losing the final six matches at the Mansfield Rotary Tournament (Aug. 9-11), then dropping all eight matches at the Northwest ISD Tournament (Aug. 16-18), the Lady Herd finished 5-2 at Friday and Saturday’s Lubbock tourney to start a season-long, three-match win streak and improve to 9-17 overall. Topping Lubbock-Cooper JV (25-11, 25-17) to open tourney play Friday, the Lady Whitefaces fell to Bushland (20-25, 25-21, 20-25) before closing the night with a second sweep of Dumas for the week (25-22, 26-24). Like Friday, Saturday started with a loss to El Paso Burgers (14-25, 19-25) before the run to the Gold consolation title began. Getting 11 kills from Carmen Flood and 10 more from Taytum Stow, the Lady Whitefaces took out Lubbock (2519, 25-14). Flood added 13 kills to lead to way as the Lady Herd rallied from a 19-25, first-set loss to get past Seminole (1925, 25-13, 25-20). The Lady Whitefaces spread the scoring around in the finale as they took out Midland Christian in the Gold consolation final, 25-19, 25-22. Flood again paced the attack with 7 kills, while Rainey Aven finished with 6, Stow had 5 and Darcy Dodd finished with 4. Alyssa Vallejo and Aven continued their two-headed assist assault in doling out 13 and 10, respectively. Vallejo also double-digit matches against Lubbock (10), Bushland (17) and Dumas (10), while Aven led the way with 13 against the Lady Demonettes. The frontline defense struggled some as Flood led the team with a total of 12 for the eight matches. Danielle Pena and Bonnie Vallejo kept up their pace on backcourt defense in leading the team in digs for each match. Flood finished the tournament with 60 kills and 12 blocks to earn all-tournament team honors. The Lady Whitefaces were back home Tuesday, after press time, when they hosted Plainview. They hit the road again Saturday for a 1 p.m. match at Dalhart.

With starter Dodge DeLozier’s, left, status for Friday uncertain due to an injury, junior back-up Britt Cave, right, could get the start at QB against Caprock. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick

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Hoof meets dirt, as it were, as the Hereford Whitefaces carry high hopes into the 2018 football season. The campaign kicks off Friday when the Herd entertains Caprock for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Whiteface Stadium. “We’re ready to go,” Hereford coach Don DeLozier said. “The kids are enthusiastic about what lies ahead of them and getting the season started.” Despite having dropped to Class 4A, the Whitefaces will open the season against a familiar foe. The Longhorns have been district opponents in 3-5A for the past four years and closed the 2017 season with a 35-20 loss to Herd. Coming off a 3-7 season that saw them finish 1-6 in 3-5A play, the Horns present plenty of concerns for the Whitefaces. “They run the ball well,” DeLozier said. “They have

Thursday, Aug. 30 Football JV at Caprock, 4:30 p.m. Freshman A team vs. Caprock, 5 p.m. Freshman B team vs. Caprock, 5 p.m. Volleyball 7th-grade A team at Plainview Coronado, 5 p.m. 8th-grade B team at Plainview Coronado, 5 p.m. 8th-grade A team at Plainview Coronado, 6:15 p.m. 7th-grade B team at Plainview Coronado, 6:15 p.m.

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also had some success throwing long in their scrimmages. The same kids who run well on offense also play in the secondary. They are good skilled football team. “There are some concerns over our guys looking back to last year’s game. [Caprock] will definitely think about it and come ready to play. We have to be ready to strap it up.” The Herd more than strapped it up last year as

they literally ran over the Longhorns on the way to securing their first winning season since 2010. Led by All-District running back and district leading rusher Seth Dixon, the Whitefaces churned out 460 yards on the ground. Dixon finished with career highs in yards (344) and carries (38) while scoring on runs of 64, 40 and 3 yards. Quarterback Dodge DeLozier added 119 yards on the ground and 2 more scores. Therein lies another area where memory may run deep as the Longhorns return all 11 starters from their 2017 defensive unit. “We just want to execute what we do,” coach DeLozier said. “We’re still trying to figure out who we are some. We just want to take steps forward on our journey. “We want to keep getting better from game to game. That’s really what the PLEASE SEE HERD | 10

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Friday, Aug. 31 Cross Country Varsity boys, girls at Clovis, TBA Football Varsity vs. Caprock, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 1 Volleyball Freshman at Dalhart, 10 a.m. JV at Dalhart, 10 a.m. Varsity at Dalhart, 11 a.m.

Given the chance to send a message to the remainder of Region 1 now that they are in Class 4A, the Hereford Whiteface tennis team shouted it from the rooftops Saturday with a sweep of two perennial 4A powers. An early-morning, three-hour bus ride did little to damper the Herd as they went through host Seminole, 14-5, in a morning match. “I was very surprised about the results in girls doubles,” Hereford coach Cody Crouch said. “We came out slow. Their girls came out well, and we lost at Nos. 1 and 2. Kamille [Hicks] and Liddy [Flood] came up big and dominated at No. 3 girls doubles. “Singles was a different story as we got rolling and dropped only two matches – one due to an injury.” Despite top girls doubles tandem Aubrey Schueler and Ally Hubbard falling 3-6, 3-6, and No. 2 duo Victoria Betzen and Klarise Hill failing to hold a set lead in a 6-4, 2-6, 5-10 loss – along with No. 2 boys Nicky Villalovos and John Ferris also losing in three (6-0, 3-6, 6-10) – the Herd was able to emerge from doubles with a 4-3 lead. Tommy Villalovos and Keving Nguyen PLEASE SEE TENNIS | 10

After dropping the morning No. 1 doubles match, Hereford's Ally Hubbard rebounded to win morning singles and both afternoon matches Saturday. BRAND/John Carson

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If you are in town over Labor Day weekend, please consider joining us for church on September 2nd. The message of the morning will be "Lessons from the Potter – Lovingly Molded and Shaped." Pastor Danny Mize will provide us with some thought-provoking follow-up questions to help us process a powerful video presentation based on our Scripture reading from Jeremiah 18:111. Peggy Mize will lead us in singing "Take My Life and Let It Be" and "Have Thine Own Way Lord." Cindy Cassels will provide piano accompaniment. Dennis Hicks will lead our 9:00 a.m. adult Bible study – the first session in the new series, "Gods At War." Refreshments will be available at 10:00 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served to all who wish to partake. Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, and everyone is welcome. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359. Listen for the morning devotional minute heard on KNNK Radio, 100.5 FM, 7:25 a.m. Monday through Friday. Notes from past Sundays are online: FOBlessons.com – posted on Sunday afternoon each week.

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

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

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844

Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida

Avenue Baptist

201 Country Club Drive 806-364-2209

130 N 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-1564

Mount Sinai Baptist 302 Knight Street

New Life Restoration Center 15th & Whittier 806-364-8866

Palo Duro Baptist 5704 FM 809, Wilderado 806-426-3470

Summerfield Baptist 605 Walnut St., Summerfield 806-357-2535

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

364-2571 364-8515 100 W. 1st • Hereford, TX HAROLD MANNING OWNER

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

Jehovah Witness Jehovah Witnesses 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 Immanuel Lutheran Church

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

Central Church of Christ 148 Sunset 806-364-1606

La Iglesia De Christo 334 Avenue E 806-364-6401

Park Avenue Church of Christ 703 W Park Ave. 806-364-6094

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

Seventh Day Adventist Iglesia Adventista Del 7 Dia

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

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

1204 Moreman St. 806-341-0315

Methodist First United Methodist 501 N. Main St 806-364-0770 www.herefordmethodist.com

Nazarene Church of the Nazarene La Plata & Ironwood 806-364-8303

Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H

Non Denominational Barn Church 3948 FM 1057 806-289-5706

Christian Assembly 1206 S Main St. 806-364-5882

Living Stones Church 802 Avenue K 806-282-1138

Son Rise 502 Mabel St.

Faith Mission Church of God in Christ 806-307-309

Without Walls Praise Center 802 Avenue K 806-360-2830 Spanish & Bi-langual Services

Pentecostal Iglesia De Cristo 103 Alamo 806-364-2906

Nazarene

“Joy Comes In the Morning” – that is so true. God will bring us through the dark days of our lives when we trust in Him. This is the theme for our Ladies Fellowship Day on Saturday, Sept. 8th at the church. This is a “retreat-like” event where Beth Ann Jones, from Fort Worth Crossroads Tabernacle, will be ministering to our ladies. Beth Ann is an anointed speaker who will share her struggle and victory over depression. You will be touched by her story. The cost for the event is just $10, which covers breakfast and lunch. The Bible is God’s love story for you. From beginning to end – God is chasing after you. Why do we run from love? Why do we reject Him when He has only good things for us? We are in every story in the Bible. We are the beggar in need of healing, we are the sheep that lost their way. We are the self- righteous one walking around the ones we see in need. Pastor is going to begin a series on Sunday Morning called “You’re the Guy.” It is me who He came after to seek and save. Join us on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:30 am for worship. Pastors Mitch and Gina will lead us into His presence in worship. There are great Bible Classes for all ages every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. From the youngest to the oldest, we teach God’s word at every level. Monday, we will honor America by placing flags around the city for Labor Day. The flag service is available for people in town, by calling 364-8303, Our next flag holiday is Veteran’s Day.

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Westway Community Center

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601 W Park Ave. 806-364-0146

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Western Heritage Christian Church

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Temple Baptist

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Iglesia Methodista San Pablo

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Wagner and added his impression the wind funds were specifically set aside to be used for things like equipment purFROM PAGE 1 chases and leases. Brumley’s rationale behind the hike was round of discussion as officials tried to determine if that use fit why the funds attuned to the county’s need for a new jail. were stockpiled. “[With the increase,] I’m hoping Both Wagner and county audiwe can build up our duns to apply tor Trish Brown assured commissome of that to the jail costs,” he sioners use of wind funds for the said. “That’s what I’d like to see grader leases fit into the criteria that tax increase used for. set for that money to be set aside “It will help good faith with the for capital purchases and improvecommunity.” ments – of which the equipment Wagner pointed out the county leases qualify. already had funding in hand to acThat was not enough to assuage quire a valid site for a new jail and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jerry WAGNER still have a 108-year-old courthouse O’Connor. with ongoing problems to maintain. “I feel we’re operating at a defi“That’s why we don’t want to cit because we’re using that wind paint ourselves into a corner,” money,” he said. “I’m willing to O’Connor said. withstand the wrath of the voters Although Brumley had made a for 1 cent.” motion for a vote be taken on a tax According to Brown, a 1-cent increase and O’Connor seconded, it increase in property taxes would was illegal for such action to take generate $130,000 in revenue for place because the discussion and the county, which Brumley and motion had come during the course O’Connor inferred would alleviate of a public hearing on a proposed the need for the transfer from wind KAHLICH 53-cent rate. funds. With an Oct. 1 deadline looming “I see where you’re going on the to have a 2018-19 budget and tax increase,” Wagner said. “We still rate in place, commissioners will have to remember we have an aghave undergo another process of ing jail. To build a new one, we’re two public hearings if they increase looking at a possible $25 million the tax rate to 54 cents. bond, which is a tax increase. “The need is always going to be “There has been no bond apthere for infrastructure,” Precinct proved here since 1973. That is 4 Commissioner Dale Artho said. now catching up with the commu“Just once, I would like to get ahead nity. You can see it happening with ARTHO of that curve because there is no the schools.” magic wand for it.” Wagner requested commissioner Commissioners are expected to decide leave the tax rate unchanged and serious about a potential tax increase its next regconsider the call for bond issue soon. Precinct 1 Commissioner Chris Kahlich, ular meeting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11 the board’s newest member, sided with in Deaf Smith County Courthouse.

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schedule is all about leading up to district.” Throwing a potential monkey wrench into the start of the journey is the uncertain playing status of DeLozier under center. The senior, three-year starter injure a knee during Friday’s scrimmage against Lubbock High and prognosis of the injury and his playing availability Friday is still pending. In the event DeLozier cannot go, the Herd will turn to junior back-up Britt Cave, who took over under center for roughly half of the scrimmage after DeLozier was injured. “He played well in scrimmage,” coach DeLozier said. “He kept us moving the way we needed to go.” DeLozier added that Cave did direct scoring drives and looked comfortable on the field. Following Friday’s opener at home, the Whitefaces begin a three-game road trip with stops at Midland Greenwood on Sept. 8, Randall on Sept. 15 and Lubbock Estacado on Sept. 22.

Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health.

www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/ school-requirements.aspx DSHS Hereford Clinic 600 N. 25 Mile Avenue, Suite 500 (806) 364-4579 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm M-F (Closed the last two business days of every month)

Herd RB Seth Dixon set career highs for yards (344) and carries (38) during a 3-TD performance in last year’s, 35-20, win over the Longhorns. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick

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teamed up for the first time this season and won at No. 1 boys, 6-0, 6-2, while Jacen Saenz and Luis Avila took the No. 3 doubles match, 6-2, 6-0. Carl Ramos and Macy Warlick had a relatively easy time in winning at mixed doubles, 6-1, 6-2. Whitefaces Tommy Villalovos (No. 1, 6-1, 6-2), Nicky Villalovos (No. 2, 6-0, 6-0), Nguyen (No. 3, 6-2, 6-2), Ferris (No. 4, 6-2, 6-0), Avila (No. 5, 6-2, 6-0) and Saenz (No. 6, 7-5, 6-1) swept boys singles, while Betzen (No. 1, 6-1, 6-2), Hubbard (No. 2, 6-2, 6-2), Hill (No. 5, 6-2, 6-4) and Warlick (No. 6, 2-6, 6-4, 10-6) notched singles wins for the Lady Whitefaces. The afternoon match featured a showdown with Andrews, another perennial region contender. “The afternoon match was domination

from start to finish,” Crouch said. “Andrews had plenty of excuses and cried that we cheered too much. My only response is pack a lunch, and we will see you again on Oct. 19 [in the Area Playoffs]. “After a rough start in doubles in the morning, I would say we played pretty close to perfect. I am proud of that and proud that these kids are results equal to the work they have put in.” Losing only the mixed doubles match (1-6, 1-6), the Herd recorded a 17-1 victory after the No. 6 girls singles match was called in the second set due to lightning. The Saturday victories stretched the Herd made seven wins in the past eight matches and stretched their win streak to five. The Herd was back on the court Tuesday, after press time, when they traveled to Borger. They open District 3-4A play Tuesday, Sept. 6 when they host Canyon. Doubles serve it up at 4 p.m.

Lions roar Making their presence felt in the community, Hereford Lions Club members – Ricky Prisk, Mike Mullins, Eva Mullins, Daniel Esquivel, outgoing Lions sweetheart Kara Esquivel, Trish O’Connor, Mike Schueler and ramp designer and builder Roberto Bribiesca – take a moment after installing a ramp at the home of Rosie Garcia on Avenue I in Hereford. Contributed photo