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Plans for a new civic center in Hereford continue to idle as city officials await action from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board of Directors.

City voters approved a nonbinding referendum in the Nov. 6 general election for a $6.5 million civic center project.

The project involved no tax

increase for local property own- October meeting as board memers with $4 million of the bers wanted to see the total coming from unenelection’s outcome before cumbered city funds and making a decision – giving $2.5 million from the $5.2 the appearance it would million-plus HEDC fund rubberstamp the election balance. results.

The HEDC board refused The current dilemma for to endorse the plan prior the city is plans for the to the election – noting 25,000 square-foot facilpublic opposition and a deity are in a holding pattern sire to not upset citizens. until the HEDC board votes PERRIN The board declined to on the funding. vote on the matter during its Already several steps down

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the road toward groundbreaking when plans were put on hold in the spring to allow for the November vote, Hereford City Manager Rick Hanna and Mayor Tom Simons have both said the project would not move forward until an HEDC board vote.

The soonest that can happen is January.

With regular meetings slated for the first Wednesday of each

Bond timing to see no change

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Family that celebrates together…

The holidays are being rung in family style by the Pandos of Hereford. Mom Alexandria snaps a photo of 1-year-old King, 2-yearold Miayah and dad Junior on Saturday at Sugarland Mall as they take a moment to chat with the Clauses during Santa at the Mall festivities. Right, the quartet was at it earlier in the month when Junior donned flashing red nose as he and the family tooled around Dameron Park during the annual Celebration of Lights on Dec. 3.

Tradition abounded Saturday at the mall as Santa was being portrayed by Jon Cooney, whose great-grandfather had portrayed the Jolly Old Elf at Sugarland Mall during the 1960s. BRAND/John Carson

The Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees is content to abide by its current schedule concerning its recently passed bond measure.

After voters decidedly approved a $22.4 million HISD bond on Nov. 6, trustees were updated on the steps in the process after the plan was the first school bond passed for HISD since 1972.

HISD financial consultant Vince Viaille of Specialized Public Finance, presented trustees with a timeline on the bond process during their Nov. 19 regular meeting.

As details of how the bond will impact taxpayers are worked out, the biggest question looming for trustees is the bond’s term – or length of time for repayment.

Given preliminary figures on a pair of term options during a July meeting, trustees must decide between a 15- or 20-year term for the bonds.

“Fifteen years is our preference,” HISD board president Clay McNeely said.

“The 20-year option is not preferred, but a lot of it will depend on the interest rates. Interest rates are holding steady right now.

“We’re looking to make the best decision possible for the people’s money.

The plan is make a decision [on bond term] at the February meeting.”

During his presentation on Nov. 19, Viaille said he would return to the board at its Feb. 25 meeting to present interest rates and receive approval to begin the sale process.

Negotiations will take place the morning of Feb. 25 between Viaille and a trio of bond underwriters to determine an acceptable interest rate.

Once trustees give their approval, the measure is forwarded to the Texas Attorney General for mandated perusal and approval – which Viaille said takes approximately 20 days.

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Dec. 7 Adrian Renee Martinez, 21, arrested for driving while license invalid.

Dec. 8 Juvenile, name withheld, 14, arrested for possession of marijuana.

Juvenile, name withheld, 14, arrested for possession of marijuana.

Jonathan Humberton Mendez, 21, arrested for unlawful disclosure/promotion of intimate visual material.

Refugio Salud Aguilar, 37, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Dec. 9 Matthew Alan Castillo, 29, arrested for no driver’s license, failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility and possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia.

Dec. 10 Melissa Ann Tarango, 35, arrested for no driver’s license, possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia, possession or delivery of a controlled substance and possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drug-free zone.

Kelley Sloan White, 27, arrested for minor in consumption of alcohol.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 7 Rodney Arron Treadway, arrested for assault-caus-

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26 has been set for when the bonds are put on the market.

Although a shorter term would carry a larger interest rate, board preference for the 15-year option is based on the bottom line – where HISD would save more than $3 million in paying the bonds back in 15 years rather than 20.

“Our primary objective is to get the lowest interest rate possible for HISD,” Viaille said.

Trustees could theoretically get the bond ball rolling before official approval is given to interest rates, pay outs or term.

Law allows for the board to allocate fund balance money for bond projects and recoup

ing bodily injury to a family member.

Dec. 8 Ray Zepeda Jr., arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Jose Alvarez, arrested for driving while intoxicated and no driver’s license.

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Dec. 7 Criminal mischief was reported in the 3800 block of North Progressive Road.

Assault was reported in the 700 block of Avenue K. A citation was issued and incident report taken in the 800 block of East Park Avenue.

Dec. 8 Criminal mischief and assault was reported in the 200 block of Star Street.

Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Union Avenue.

Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 200 block of Avenue B. Unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material was reported in the 100 block of Sunset Drive.

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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Beer Retailer, off Premised/packaged store permit, local distributor, and package store tasting permit by Duala Cantu dba Crossed Keys Package Store, to be located at 400 N. 25 Mile Avenue, Hereford, Deaf Smith, County, Texas.

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the money from bond funding.

Trustees did just that in August when emergency repairs were needed at Bluebonnet Elementary School to allow the school to safely open for students.

Although requiring emergency board action to fund short- and long-term repairs, trustees subsequently approved a resolution in September to recoup those repair expenses from bond proceeds should the measure pass.

Law allows for the funds to be reimbursed to HISD fund balance because the repairs needed at Bluebonnet were already identified as a bond project.

Once the approved bonds hit the market, local investors will be given first chance to purchase.

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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.

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Dec. 10 An incident report was taken in the 400 block of North 25 Mile Avenue.

Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 100 block of West Park Avenue.

DECEMBER 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

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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

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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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Local petrol prices below state average

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month, HEDC had to cancel its December meeting due to scheduling conflicts with members and the need for a quorum.

The board has met since the election when scheduling conflicts forced postponement of the Nov.7 regular meeting to Nov. 13.

Despite full board attendance with the departure and arrival of a member and the election of new board officers, the civic center subject was not broached.

“There was no particular reason [why the matter was not addressed],” HEDC board president John Perrin said. “It just wasn’t. It was not put on the agenda.”

Aware progress on the project awaits board approval, Perrin added that rescheduling the December meeting was not possible.

“It’s just a busy time of year for everyone,” he said.

The calendar will also play a part in any potential January meeting.

Perrin noted the first Wednesday in January is Jan. 2 – which, while not technically a holiday, is treated by many as one – and not a good day for a meeting.

“We are looking to have a meeting as early as we

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Work on a voter-approved civic center for Hereford at no additional cost awaits a vote by the HEDC Board of Directors before it can proceed. A vote is expected in January. Contributed image

There was no particular reason [why the matter was not addressed]. It just wasn’t. It was not put on the agenda ... We plan on addressing [civic center funding] at the January meeting. It probably will be on the agenda.

John Perrin President HEDC Board of Directors

can after [Jan. 2],” Perrin said. “It should be some time that next week.

“We plan on addressing [civic center funding] at the January meeting.

It probably will be on the agenda.”

He added that HEDC

funds are separate from city funds.

City funds are derived through fees, rates and property taxes, while HEDC’s entire budget comes from local option sales tax revenues.

The city commission is

under no technical legal obligation or mandate to abide by decisions from the HEDC board – which is appointed and under the commission’s overall jurisdiction.

However, a 1990s Texas Attorney General opinion states the intent and spirit of law is for city commissions to effectively defer to board decisions.

Designs, engineering services and property purchase for the project were previously approved by the city before plans were put on hold.

Once a HEDC approval is received, the project is expected to begin its construction pace with an estimated 18-24 months before completion.

Gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.7 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.41 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

Both those averages exceed gas prices in Hereford, where prices are as low as $1.92 per gallon.

Average gasoline prices on Dec. 10 in Texas have ranged widely over the last five years from $2.22 per gallon in 2017 to $1.98 in 2016, $1.81 in 2015, $2.40 in 2014 and $3.08 in 2013.

Including the change during the past week, prices were 12.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago and 33.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has dropped 28.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

The San Antonio metro area has the closest average price to those in Her-

eford at $1.99 per gallon following a 4.1 cent decrease last week.

Prices in Austin dropped 4.7 cents to $2.10 per gallon, while Midland-Odessa saw a price decrease of 15.4 cents from $2.76 to $2.50 per gallon.

“Average gas prices have continued to move lower in most states in the last week as retail prices continue to catch up to the low price of oil,” GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis Patrick DeHaan said. “Twentyseven states boast a price of $2 per gallon or less, and Missouri’s statewide average will likely fall under $2 per gallon this week, representing the first state to cross the psychological barrier.

“While the going has been good at most gas pumps, OPEC countries did agree to curb oil production, but the cut was smaller than expected and for a shorter duration than anticipated.

We appear poised to see the national average drop perhaps at least one more week, and we could close this week with the nation’s average in the $2.30s – the lowest in more than a year.”

Notice to Creditors

Notice to Creditors Notice is hereby given that, on December 10, 2018, letters testamentary upon the Estate of Mary Frances Cowley, Deceased, were issued by the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas, to Denis Cowley, as Independent Executor. The mailing address of Denis Cowley is 224 W. Hibiscus St., South Padre Island, Texas 78597.

All persons having claims against said estate are required to present then within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Notice is hereby given that, on December 10, 2018, letters testamentary upon the Estate of Billie C. Hodges, Deceased, were issued by the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas, to Marshall Chris Hodges and Jerry Doyle Hodges as Co-Independent Executors. The mailing address of Marshall Chris Hodges is 3528 FM 2587, Hereford, Texas 79045. The mailing address of Jerry Doyle Hodges is 3596 FM 2587, Hereford, Texas 79045. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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OPINION

Noblesse Oblige

Texas, nation mourn death of ex-president

“If you’re in the luckiest one per cent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 per cent.”

Warren Buffett One of my first duties on the news desk at The Brand in the 1970s was to write obituaries. The final step before delivering laid-out pages to the press was a quick check with the local funeral homes to see if they “had a body.” If the answer was yes, we took the particulars over the phone, slammed out a cursory services pending obit and made room in paste up for the under-the-wire death notice.

With three days between editions of the local newspaper, we understood the importance of a death announcement. Of course, this was in the dark ages before social media and the internet provided instant bulletins about those who were no longer residing in the land of the living. Now, complete obituaries with photos are promptly posted on funeral home websites. Instant communication isn’t the only change concerning such news.

Unfortunately, newspaper publication of obituaries is no longer a free service, now costing ALL IN hundreds of dollars for a Kerrie Womble Steiert bereaved family. Perhaps that’s why the number and length of newspaper obits have starkly dwindled in recent years. This trend is most noticeable in the Amarillo Globe News, which no longer dedicates pages of each issue to area obituaries.

The Brand was an all-local paper before going to a daily publication in 1976 so there was dedicated space for comprehensive stories, including obituaries, which usually covered the cause of death, funeral information, detailed personal history, list of pallbearers, plus a nice-sized photograph.

Occasionally, an individual’s profile was sufficiently high within the community to earn a page-one story.

Some obituaries are harder to write than others because of tragic circumstances, usually a life cut painfully short. They are the haunting losses that steal hours of sleep. A family wiped out in a car wreck.

The toddler accidentally run over by his mother. The young father struck down by cancer. A woman murdered by her domestic partner. Such are the senseless misfortunes that deserve a final tribute of words well chosen.

The personal legacy that survives one’s passing seems particularly significant in the wake of President George Herbert Walker Bush’s death last week. Through a series of state funerals and memorial services, the 41st president was beautifully eulogized by an impressive roster of eloquent speakers who knew him well.

It’s a tad ironic how a public person’s approval rating can evolve with time, particularly when dealing with a politician. Certainly the older Mr. Bush experienced the volatility of public opinion and the occasional lampooning by the press. The loss of his re-election bid in 1992 was particularly painful for H.W., who was then perceived as out-of-touch and slightly doddering. I think he would be embarrassed and bemused by the profusion of praise expressed for him in recent days.

The caliber of national leadership requires distance to be accurately assessed before earning history’s final stamp of approval. The long-term impacts of presidential policies can take decades to be rightly felt and evaluated. Twenty-five years later, President Bush’s global statesmanship and domestic platforms have proven remarkably far-sighted and beneficial. The success of his agenda was made possible in part by his willingness to reach across the aisle to his fellow legislators with an air of civility and compromise.

Beyond his career resume, the late President Bush is remembered for his servant heart, fidelity to family and friends and a gracious, tolerant nature. He was an unpretentious leader without an enemies list or an axe to grind who was mutually respected by his co-workers. Born into wealth, he was raised with the concept of noblesse oblige, the assumed responsibility of privileged people acting with generosity and nobility toward those less privileged. His mother consciously prepared him for a life of service.

Perhaps 41’s stature is gilded by the unavoidable comparison to the present occupant of the White House. Call it nostalgia if you will, but some of us crave the kinder, gentler days when our president didn’t use his powerful position to attack private citizens, independent businesses and those perceived as disloyal. The passing of a revered leader underscores the due dignity expected of the office and the chronic pettiness of the current office holder.

It will be interesting to see how the passage of time will eventually define the legacy of our 45th POTUS. With the benefit of perspective, will Trump be remembered, as his supporters expect, as the independent, plain-spoken hero who drained the corrupt swamps of Washington? Or, as a selfabsorbed braggart trailed by an unsavory group of bootlickers, Russian agents, golddigging bimbos and fixers who protected him from illicit consequences?

Only time will tell.

Wednesday December 12, 2018

Tales of Deaf Smith County “The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has not Christmas in his heart.” Helen Keller

and Delight Thames visited Sheila’s parents Judge H.C. and Mrs. Williams. While in town, they visited with Dr. Hugh McCrary, who was As we look forward to the begin- planning the building of Family ning of Hereford’s 121st year, let’s Medical Clinic. Within a few months, take a short walk down memory lane the Thames had moved to Hereford through town and the county. and soon began the construction of Although Erastus “Deaf “ Smith Thames Pharmacy nearby. probably never set foot in what is In 1978, John’s brother, Joe and now Deaf Smith County, the county his family moved to Hereford, and a was named in his memory and honor partnership was formed. Joe’s wife, after its creation from Bexar Terri- Ellen, and their daughters, Becky, tory on Aug. 21, 1876.

Martha and Kelli, moved to town on The XIT Ranch, which comprised a cold day in March. In 1993, Thames some 3 million acres of land, was es- Pharmacy sold to Maxor Pharmacy. tablished in 1884. It was called the In 1964, Bessie Patterson published largest fenced-in ranch in the world. “A History of Deaf Smith County Western Deaf Smith County Featuring Pioneer Families,” was included in this ranchand in 1975, Helen Rose edland. ited the Hereford Diamond The first county seat was Jubilee book. Using mateGranada, located 26 miles rial from these two sources, northwest of present-day plus much research, the Deaf Hereford.

Smith County Historical SoDue to there already beciety produced “Deaf Smith ing a town named Granada County 1876-1981: The Land in Texas, the name was and Its People” in 1982. changed to LaPlata. Soon Society representatives there were 28 buildings, on the book project were Carolyn Waters plus 18 residences in the Ruby Kendrick Sears, Donnew town. There were 65 children ald Hicks, Johnnie Turrentine and enrolled in the school there, and Lois Gililland. The cover design for Cumberland Presbyterian Church the book was created by Marguerite was organized to serve the citizens. Newell. Numerous art drawings were The first resident of Hereford was done by Bill Hacker, and Bill and MarTroy Womble, who had constructed cella Bradly were in charge of phoa dug-out home about 40 yards west tography needs. Some 75 individuals, of present-day U.S. 385 (First Street) plus those who prepared family hisand 10 feet south of the railroad tories, assisted with the production tracks. with their many hours of volunteer C.G. Witherspoon considered him- work. self to be the first real citizen of HerHopefully, some citizens will beeford after he built the first “above come interested in producing an upground” house. However, Wither- to-date Deaf Smith County history spoon was living in a tent when book. There has been much happenWomble built his dugout home. ing and many changes since the 1982 By 1900, there were two dozen book was published. businesses and a post office in Hereford. The Humphery Hotel, Richey “One again we find ourselves enHotel and two restaurants were meshed in the holiday season, that among the various businesses. very special time of year when we Although “The Star” newspaper join with our loved ones sharing cenwas published at LaPlata, the BRAND turies old traditions such as trying has been the voice of the community to find a parking space near where since Feb. 23, 1901. we wish to shop. We traditionally do At the beginning of 1937, there this by driving around the parking were at least 50 businesses in Here- lot until we see a shopper headed for ford, and by 1952, there were no less their vehicle. We follow the shopper than 50 more businesses in town. in much the same spirit as the Three The community continued to grow Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago folat a steady pace into the 1980s and lowed a star, week after week, until beyond. it led them to a parking space.” Dave In early 1968, John, Sheila, Laura Barry

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on Dec. 3 proclaimed Dec. 5 as an official day of mourning across the Lone Star State in honor of former President George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, who died in Houston on Nov. 30.

In the proclamation, Abbott encouraged Texans to “gather, assemble and pay their respects to the memory of George Herbert Walker Bush through ceremonies in homes, businesses, public buildings, schools, places of worship or other appropriate places for public expression of grief and remembrance.”

The proclamation also allowed state employees to attend such observances. State STATE agencies, offices and departCAPITAL ments were closed on that day, with general government HIGHLIGHTS operations and services mainEd Sterling tained by reduced-size work crews.

The former president’s body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Crowds viewed the casket and a 21-gun salute was performed. Official funeral services were conducted at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the body was transported to Bush’s longtime home church, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, for funeral services. Crowds lined the railroad tracks as a funeral train carried the former president’s body to College Station and its final resting place at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library on the Texas A&M University campus.

Pablos resigns from post Secretary of State Rolando Pablos, Texas’ chief elections officer, has resigned from office, effective Dec. 15.

In his Dec. 6 letter of resignation, Pablos wrote to Gov. Abbott: “With the midterm elections successfully behind us and the 86th legislative session around the corner, I believe this would be a good time to begin the process of transitioning out of my position and passing the baton to the next secretary of state. Serving Texans as secretary of state has been the opportunity of a lifetime, but I feel the need at this time to turn my attention to my private practice.”

Abbott said Pablos “has been a dedicated public servant who has done an exceptional job upholding the integrity of our election system. He has strengthened Texas’ standing on the international stage by fostering our cultural and economic ties with countries around the world. The State of Texas is better for his service. I thank Rolando for his commitment to our great state and wish him and his family all the best.”

Before serving as secretary of state, Pablos served as chair of the Texas Racing Commission, as a member of the Public Utility Commission and as honorary consul to Spain. He also was founding chief executive officer of El Paso-based Borderplex Alliance and Uriel Americas, a renewable energy company.

AG joins anti-robocall group Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Dec. 6 announced he had joined 40 state attorneys general in an effort to stop or reduce “irritating and potentially harmful robocalls” that telemarketers and political campaigns may use to autodial the telephone numbers of private citizens and deliver recorded messages.

“Unwanted phone calls are both a nuisance and an invasion of privacy, and growing robocall scams could cost Texans anywhere from a few dollars to their life savings. This coalition is dedicated to protecting citizens from these risks and engaging telecom companies in a nationwide effort to put an end to these intrusive calls,” Paxton said.

Revenue total increases Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Dec. 4 said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.998 billion in November, 7.7 percent more than the amount reported for November 2017.

“While slower than the double-digit pace of recent months, state sales tax revenue growth in November was strong,” Hegar said. “Increased tax collections continue to be led by remittances from oil- and gas-related sectors, but at a slower pace than in recent months.

Growth from retail trade and restaurants, the sectors most dependent on consumer spending, was positive, but comparatively modest.”

The sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57 percent of all tax collections.

DSHS promotes flu shots The Texas Department of State Health Services, in conjunction with National Influenza Vaccination Week, reminded Texans on Dec. 4 to protect themselves and loved ones by getting immunized.

“Last flu season was severe, and the U.S. saw a record number of flu-related hospitalizations and pediatric deaths,” said Dr. Jennifer Shuford, DSHS infectious disease medical officer.

“We have no way of knowing if this flu season will be milder or just as severe as last season.

We are recommending all Texans six months of age and older get their flu vaccine as soon as possible.”

Texans may visit texasflu.org or contact a health care provider for more information.

(Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)

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Starlight on indigo is a December waterfowling spectacle

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

Duck and goose hunting is of common practical necessity a pursuit involving early morning rituals.

Rising long before sunrise, driving to the lake or field by headlights, and setting decoys in what seems, at first, pitch darkness, are requisite.

Bear with me on this.— Perhaps it’s just me, but that impression of cold darkness comes, particularly when hunting alone, with what is occasionally some fleeting sense of unease in pondering the inkiness from above. Darkness seems even more pronounced when mirrored in the dankness of playa waters at the edge of headlight beams. There is nothing for it in such moments but to pause after wrestling decoy and gear bags from the bed of the pickup, and take some frosty breaths before the prehunt labors begin. Watching the steam of your breath arise against the indigo tells wind direction.

It is often in this time, as you wait for eyes to adjust and be better opened to things around you, particularly on December mornings, that a sudden keen awareness of star-studded skies and light from above prevails. Indeed, the heav-

the blaze of birth of a new day kindles with the first hints of the orange orb to come.

Quite the light show, this, here waiting for the sound of whistling wings, the two-note call of feeding field questing Canada geese, the gabble and horse laugh-like five note bravado of hail calling mallards.

The sunrise is coming,

The transition from starlight to dawn is especially spectacular in December. ens are not so much dark, but shimmering with a glow from thousands of lights in the night that are the stars and the sprawling Milky Way. Up there is the benevolent old friend, the Big Dipper, glowing in the same place and with the same brightness you knew it to have as a kid. Out here, away from town, the stars truly shine, and it’s easy to wonder at the vastness of the winter sky, and to understand how years ago and far away, the star-

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Heady stuff for camoclad questers after quackers to mull, but why not?

The spectacle of a starstudded sky brings comfort, reassurance, a sense of just how small we are down here—and how incredibly blessed we are, redeemed, esteemed, given rich gifts of life and nature.

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The stars fade as the sky in the east lightens with streaks in the dark blue, the preface to the orange and yellow and red-tinted chapter of sunrise to be written shortly across the horizon and into the low sky. Time to settle in as

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Hoop Herd finish Classic ‘well’ From Staff Reports

Although weather had its say in the inaugural Hereford Classic basketball tournament, the host Whitefaces sandwiched two wins around a loss in seeing their original tourney slate trimmed by two games.

The tournament was originally set as an eightteam, roundrobin classic – where each team was guaranteed five total games (one each Thursday and Saturday, and two Friday).

However, the forecast of inclement weather turned the schedule upside down with the shifting of football playoff games and potential for hazardous travel conditions for teams.

Shaved to a seventeam gathering, officials scrambled Dec. 4 to give each team four games.

In the end, 8 inches of snow in Lubbock on Saturday prohibited the Whitefaces from getting in their final game when their opponent could not make the trip.

Still, the Herd finished 2-1 in their three tilts.

Having won three of their last four, the Whitefaces

An 18-point finale that included five 3-pointers helped Hereford’s Haz Castaneda (14) earn all-tournament recognition BRAND/John Carson at the inaugural Hereford Classic.

Lady Herd’s Flood tabbed state honoree Hereford’s Carmen Flood ended her senior volleyball season the way she started it – flying high.

Flood capped postseason accolades when she was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) 2018 Class 4A AllState team.

For Flood, the honor is added to her District 3-4A All-District first team and Most Valuable Player selections.

“Carmen had a dominating year for us,” Hereford coach Catherine Foerster said. “Coaches were impressed with her because she could hit the ball from anywhere – and that is rare for a middle hitter.

“She has contributed great skill to our team, but more than that, her heart and work ethic will be irreplaceable. She is a great kid to coach.”

A budding star dur-

ing the past two seasons, Flood had no trouble stepping into the role of Lady Whiteface leading scorer this season.

Flood led the team with 440 kills this season – 120 more than No. 2 Taytum Stow – and added another 25 aces.

Defensively, she was second on the team in blocks to Stow with 135.

During the eight-match District 3-4A schedule, Flood averaged 11 kills and 3 blocks per match while averaging more than 10 points per match.

Flood was the lone Lady Whiteface to receive higher recognition after a total of eight were chosen for All-District.

Joining Flood on the first team was Newcomer of the Year Stow, Rainey Aven, Darcy Dodd and Alyssa Vallejo.

Second-team All-District honorees were Bonnie Vallejo, Danielle Pena and Beth Sanchez.

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Already District 3-4A 2018 MVP, Hereford’s Carmen Flood (20) has been named to the TGCA Class 4A All-State volleyball team.

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stand at 4-6.

“We played pretty well,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said. “We defended decently. We have lots of energy on defense.

“I am very satisfied with the overall outcome.”

The Whitefaces opened the Classic with a 60-42 victory over Borger.

Leading 27-19 at the half, the Herd rode senior post Tanner Frische in the final two quarters to sale the game away.

One of three Whitefaces in double figures, Frische scored a gamehigh 19 points – 16 in the second half.

Kaleb Larra added 14 points, while Blake Walker finished with 13. Erik Baca chipped in 8 points.

In Friday’s opener, the Whitefaces ran out of gas as Monahans rallied for a 46-42 win.

The Herd took a 32-22 halftime lead, but were outscored 24-10 in the final two periods.

Larra led the Whitefaces with 11 points as Walker and Frische each scored 10 points – both notching 8 in the first half.

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Lori Arias led the Lady Whitefaces in scoring in one game and finished with 19 total points in a 1-1 tournament finish.

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As weather affected a boys basketball tournament in Hereford over the weekend, it did the same to a girls get-together just down the road.

Seeing its schedule severely trimmed by inclement weather to end last week, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces ended up only playing two games at a tournament in Dimmitt – that was shortened from three days to two and further by weather.

Splitting the two, the Lady Herd have won three of their last four to even their record at 7-7.

“Our offensive execution is getting better,” first-year Hereford coach Bryan Lintner said.

“We’re still getting to know each other.

“The defense is still a work in progress. We’re looking for our identity and who we are.”

Lintner may have found some indication of that in the tournament behind the one-

two punch of senior Lori Arias and freshman Taytum Stow.

The two led the Lady Whitefaces in scoring for the tourney and are becoming an increasingly formidable dual threat.

“We’re getting much more efficient offensively,” Lintner said. “We’re making good progress.

We’re placing brick on brick.

“We’re a work in progress, and want to be there come January.”

The Lady Whitefaces could not stand early success in Thursday’s tournament opener against Nazareth.

Jumping to a 13-4 lead after the first, the Lady Herd led clung to a 1513 halftime lead before being outscored 22-15 in the eventual 35-30 loss.

Arias scored a teamhigh 10 points for the Lady Whitefaces with Nayeli Acosta adding 8 and Stow chipping in 6.

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As we continue to move through the Christmas season, our emphasis remains focused on The Christ of the season. On December 16, the morning message will be presented by guest speaker Dennis Latham. He will build on John 3:16 as he talks about "The Greatest Gift Ever Given."

Music will be an important part of the morning, with Sherry Baldwin leading us in "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." She will close the service by singing "We Will Worship the Lamb of Glory." Cindy Cassels will provide piano accompaniment.

Dennis Hicks will lead our adult Bible study at 9:00 a.m.

– another lesson in the series "The Christmas Experience."

Refreshments are 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. 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. You can follow us on Facebook at FOBchurchHereford.

Assembly Of God Calvary Family Church 137 Avenue G 806-364-5686

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First Baptist Church 5th & Main Street 806-364-0696 www.fbchereford.com

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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

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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 John 1:1-3 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

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Westway Baptist P.O. Box 178, Rural Rt. 4 806-364-5092

Catholic La Iglesia De San Jose 13th & Brevard 806-364-5053

St. Anthony’s Catholic 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-6150

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

Central Church of Christ 148 Sunset 806-364-1606

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

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Church News Hereford Church of the Nazarene Bring your whole family to this great celebration of Christmas this Sunday, Dec. 16th, in both services, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. called “A Shepherd’s View of Christmas.” It’s an original drama involving our children’s choir, live sheep and 25 actors and singers. This wonderful story is from our “man in the field” who tells the perspective of the lowest of society – a shepherd, who grazed his sheep on the same Judean hillsides that David, who became King David, did 28 generations before. Nothing ever happens around there until the miracle of the birth of the Messiah. No one has changed the hearts of men throughout the ages like Jesus. “Christ-mas” is the celebration of Christ. Come enjoy this time together.

On Wednesday night, our teens and young adults have a fun Christmas scavenger hunt through town.

Our children will be bringing items and baked goods for our widow’s baskets. Our kids make baskets of goodies for our shut-ins and deliver them while caroling to each of our shut ins.

On Sunday night, Dec 23 everyone is invited to go caroling with us as a church family at 6 p.m.

Christmas Eve service will be a quiet celebration of candles and communion at 6 p.m.

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

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

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Matthew 25:40 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

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

Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H

Revelation 1:18 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

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

2 Peter 3:10 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.

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Tanner Frische (5) joined teammates Haz Castaneda and Kaleb Larra on the Hereford Classic All-Tournament team.

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Haz Castaneda just missed double digits with 9 points.

Castaneda did not miss double digits and little else in the Whitefaces tournament finale Friday – a 52-45 victory over Randall.

Taking a 16-13 lead after the first, the Herd stretched it to 3323 at intermission.

They were up 41-27 after the third before the Raiders tried to rally with an 18-11 fourth quarter.

The only Whiteface to crack double figures, Castaneda buried five 3-pointers and added a trio of free throws to finish with a game-high 18 points – 11 in the first half.

Walker, Frische and Larra added 8 points each with Walker scoring all of his in the first two quarters.

“We have to combat a

size disadvantage, so we are looking to speed up the game,” Villegas said.

“We definitely starting to get down what we want to do. We’re better when we speed teams up.

“We just have to limit offensive rebounds and second-chance points for the other teams.

We’re hoping to wear folks down.”

The Herd finished with three on the 16-member, alltournament team with nods going to Larra, Castaneda and Frische.

Seminole and Pampa also had three honorees.

Pampa’s Braxton Floyd was named tournament MVP. The Whitefaces played their final home game of 2018 after press time Tuesday when they entertained Frenship.

They are back on the tournament trail this weekend with a Thursday-Saturday get-together in Childress.

Lady Herd freshman Taytum Stow continues to make an early splash after posting a game-high 18 points in Friday’s tournament win.

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“There is not of difference between that JV and teams like us,” Lintner said.

The Lady Whitefaces extended a 13-6 firstquarter lead to 24-13 at intermission before swapping scores in the final two frames for the win.

Stow took game scoring honors with 18

CANYON – The Alumni Association at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is accepting nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 14, and recipients will be honored at the association’s annual Phoenix Banquet in the spring.

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Nominations are considered for three years.

For more information, call 806651-2311 or email bstogner@ wtamu.edu.

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points that included a 6-of-7 night from the foul line and 10 first-half points.

Arias did her part with 9 points, while Andrea Valenzuela scored 8.

The Lady Whitefaces were back on the hardwood Tuesday, after press time, when they hosted Frenship in the final home game of 2018.

They close out the preChristmas part of the schedule with a Saturday visit to Wellington and Dec. 18 game at Pampa.

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