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Allegations and accusations of improprieties concerning Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 – locally known as the San Jose Water Authority – appear to have basis after a district official repeatedly violated state laws Monday. The violations came when requests to see meeting agendas, meeting minutes, budgets, public hearing notices and budget audits – among
other public-record information – called herself “just an employee” on were denied and stonewalled. five separate occasions. The requests were made to The violations of state laws Mona Hernandez at the disstem from there being no aptrict’s 116 Domingo office in parent public records accesthe San Jose community. sible at the water district ofAfter identifying herself as fice. the water authority’s direcFormed in 1979 under tor for more than 20 years auspices of the Texas Water during an October interview Code, as a fresh water supwhile a Democratic candiply district, DSC Fresh Water HERNANDEZ date for Deaf Smith County Supply No. 1 is defined in Judge, Hernandez denied she Section 53.088 of that law as was director Monday and specifically “a governmental agency, body politic
and corporate.” The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which oversees water districts, defines them as “a local governmental entity.” According to Kayleigh Lovvorn of the Texas Office of the Attorney General, any entity described in state law – whether Water Code, Administrative Code or Government Code – as a “governmental agency”
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in November’s passage of a school bond. Still needing to address a district full of pressing facility needs despite failure of those bonds, HISD
Getting an apropos bang for its shortened holiday buck, the Hereford City Commission fired off a pair of resonating salvos in a quick gathering Monday. Normally a fast meeting with a short agenda of more-than-usual mundane items, this final regular meeting of the year was fast with a short agenda, but carried pop like a cork from a champagne bottle. Topping the list was commissioners making official a process that began nearly 18 months ago when they approved a resolution to provide $4 million in city funds for construction of a new civic center on West 15th Street. Originally proposed in July 2017, the civic center was progressing when officials put brakes on the process due to public “pushback” over a variety of concerns about the facility from cost to design to location to people not being asked for input. Because of the backlash, city officials decided the put the question to a non-binding referendum vote in November. The call for that vote also affected the Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board of Directors, who repeatedly delayed and tabled a vote on approving $2.5 million of HEDC funds for the project. Citing a fear of public reaction should they take a vote, HEDC board members agreed to hold off voting on funding until after the election. Voters approved using $4 million of unencumbered city funds and $2.5 million from HEDC’s $5.2-plus million fund balance to build the center by a 1,485-1,271 margin. Included in the funding resolution is a specific “request” to HEDC that it “contribute” no more than $2.5 million to the project. Additional language states the HEDC funds
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In a before and getting-close-to-after take on the renovation at Tierra Blanca Elementary School, HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship said the work elicits a “wow” after having seen, above, the building gutted and, below, with sheetrock now hung in that same area. HISD photos
‘Behind-schedule’ work ahead of projection
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In an ironic turn that is rarely seen in such situations, Hereford Independent School District (HISD) has a major construction project that is – or is not – behind schedule, depending to whom one speaks. The HISD Board of Trustees was delivered the somewhat confusing news during an update from Superintendent Sheri Blankenship on the district’s $4.75 million renovation of Tierra Blanca Elementary School (TBES) at Monday’s regular meeting. “We’re very excited about what is going on over there,” Blankenship said. “[Builders] say they are two or three weeks behind, but it looks they are ahead of schedule to me. Tile is going onto the walls, and sheetrock is up. “Having seen the building gutted to now is wow. They say they are going slow, but things are going well.” The difference lies in whether the answer comes from HISD officials or construction officials at TBES. According to Blankenship, construction officials are running that two-three weeks behind on their scheduled completion date in May. Even any lost time cannot be made up in the coming months, missing that completion date by three
weeks more than meets HISD projections. “If the work is not completed until two weeks after the projected completion, that still puts it well ahead of our schedule,” Blankenship said. “We
were expecting it to be complete for the start of the 2019-20 school year in August.” The project is a direct result of failed bond issues in 2015 and 2017, and likely to have a played a hand
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David Soto, 71, of Hereford, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home and Chapel with ministers Ernest Cantu and Albert Cantu officiating. Burial followed at West Park Cemetery. David was born on Sept. 10, 1947 in Big Spring, to Angel and Eloisa Soto. He moved to Hereford as a child, where he graduated from Hereford High School in the late 1960s. He married Yolanda Perez on Sept. 17, 1968 in Hereford. David worked in heating and air conditioning for more than 30 years, first for Brown Sheet Metal and eventually for Vasek Service and Equipment. His family knew him as hard-working, loving and devoted to his faith. He was known to spoil his girls, was a loving “Popo” to his grandchildren, and loved to spend time with his spiritual family. He enjoyed baking, making cinnamon rolls, cobblers and sweets, especially his famous capirotada, which was enjoyed by many. In his free time, he enjoyed playing dominoes and cards with his best friends. Above all, David was active in preaching the good news and teaching the Bible to others as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a ministerial servant in the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He cherished caring for his dog, Izzie Boo, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
David is survived by his wife, Yolanda Soto; daughters Martha Soto, and Miranda Soto and husband Edward Barrientos, all of Hereford; sisters Maggie Beseril of Odessa, Peggy Beltran of Hereford, and Lita Soto of Amarillo; brothers Jose Soto and wife Janie of Donna, Johnny Soto and wife Mary of Amarillo, Paul Soto and wife Mary of Chihuahua, Mexico, Moses Soto of Odessa, Crespin Soto and wife Eva of Odessa and Isaiah Soto and wife Linda of McLean; grandchildren Jordan Soto and wife Melissa, Jazmine Soto, Janique Quiroga and husband Zachary, Jayden Soto, Marissa Tijerina, Jenissa Ojeda and Phillip “Philly” Romo; three great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Stephanie Garcia. David was preceded in death by his parents; and son J.D. Soto. Go online to sign the register at www.mendezandmullins.com.
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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. • Hereford Retired School Employ-
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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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Association, where he also served on the board of directors for a number of years. He also served as chairman of the board for Consolidated Beef Producers. He served
ees Association meeting will be at 12 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. • Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. • Hereford Study Club meets at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men) • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo. Tuesdays • The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Hereford Senior Citizens • Deaf Smith County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Hereford Police Department rec room • AA meeting, 8 p.m. Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Support Group for TBI Caregivers
meeting at 7 p.m. For information call 806-364-1892 or email: dgproctor@gmail.com • Order of the Eastern Star, 7 p.m. Masonic Hall • Pilot Club 7 a.m. King’s Manor Lamar Room • American Legion Post 192 monthly meeting at 7 p.m. • Alpha Alpha Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m. •Xi Epsilon Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise • Prairie Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring Wednesdays • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center
• Bippus Extension Education Club, 2 p.m. • NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Hereford Senior Citizen’s Association Board Meeting at 9 a.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men). • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Chicken Soup for the Soul; 3, Bible Study; 7:30, Movie Night. Thursdays • Hereford Toastmasters, 6:30 a.m., Amarillo College. • Kiwanis Club, noon, Hereford Community Center. • Hereford Day Care Center Board of Directors, noon, Hereford Country Club. • Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Hereford Community Center. • AA meeting, 8 p.m., Hereford Com-
munity Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648. • Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 2 p.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stained Glass Painting. Fridays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex class (men); 11-11:45, P. EX class (women); 1-1:45 P. Ex. class (men); 10-1, Hereford Nursing and Rehab Health Check • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.
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Dec. 14 Sylvia Ann Martinez, 25, arrested for driving while license invalid. Liana Elise Hinojosa, 20, arrested for possession of marijuana and on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Montross Oneal Mallory, 23, arrested for possession of marijuana. Dec. 15 Sergio Diaz, 19, arrested for no driver’s license and failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility. Angelica Moreno, 44, arrested for theft. Alfonso Bosquez Tamez, 63, arrested for public intoxication. Dec. 16 Miguel Angel Perez, 31, arrested for criminal trespass. Vanessa Reness Bustamante, 31, arrested for fraudulent destruction, removal or concealment. Dec. 17 Luis Armando Palomares, 21, arrested for public intoxication. Brianna Nicole Roman, 18, arrested for criminal trespass.
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Police Blotter Arrests Hereford Police Department
Lazaro Hernandez III, 18, arrested for making terroristic threats, unlawful carrying of a firearm, possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia and possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drug-free zone. Luisa Nichole Vallarreal, 27, arrested for no driver’s license and failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility. Dec. 18 Pedro Quino, 20, arrested for no driver’s license. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 15 Toribio Toby Torrez, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Aaron Ruiz, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, evading arrest or detention and violation of parole. Dec. 16 William Sloss, arrested for driving while license invalid-no insurance. Rita Avila, arrested for public intoxication. Edgar Ivan Montemayor, arrested for driving while intoxicated. Adam Joe Rio, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance and ve-
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hicle over gross weight. Dec. 17 Justin Ray Spoon, arrested for failure to identify, possession with intent to deliver more than 200 grams-less than 400 grams of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence and theft more than $100-less than $750. Tiana Hope Dukes, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance. Reports Hereford Police Department Dec. 13 Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of North 25 Mile Avenue. An incident report was taken in the 300 block of West 15th Street. Theft was reported in the 1400 block of Forrest Avenue. Dec. 15 An incident report was taken in the 2300 block of East First Street. Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 800 block of McKinley Avenue. Theft was reported in the 100 block of West Park Avenue.
in 2006. Bob was also a past president of the Hereford Chamber of Commerce and Hereford Country Club. Bob played every sport in high school and then played football under Bear Bryant at Texas A&M. He was an avid calf roper in his early years, later trading that passion for golf. Bob was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Bob was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. He loved his church and served in many capacities over the years. He was a man of quiet faith who led his family by his example of integrity, honesty, and kindness. He always had an open door and loved unconditionally. Bob considered his faith, family and friends to be the most important things in life. He was happiest when surrounded by his family or on the golf course with his friends. Bob is survived by his wife, Sue; children Kimberly Iannelli and husband Peter of Boone, N.C., Vanessa Ward and husband Barry of Armidale, NSW, Australia, Melissa and Myron Grantham of Hereford, and Steven and Christi Sims of Hereford; grandchildren Stuart Leyendecker, Baxter Ward, Matt Leyendecker, Sydney Iannelli, and Clara and Will Sims; and sister Mary Ann Roe of Moody.
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REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that, on December 17, 2018, letters testamentary upon the Estate of Teresa Q. Rodriguez, Deceased, were issued by the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas, to Benito Q. Rodriguez as Independent Executor. The mailing address of Benito Q. Rodriguez is P.O. Box 7193, Amarillo, Texas 79114. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Hereford Independent School District hereby issues a Request for Proposal for MULTIPLE BOND FUNDED PROJECTS. Proposals for the selection of Construction Manager at Risk will be received in the Business Office, Hereford Independent School District, 601 N. 25 Mile Avenue, until 2:00 p.m., January 10, 2019. This selection will be made in a one-step process. They will then be opened and read aloud in the Board Assembly Room. Any proposals received after the deadline will be returned to the sender unopened. The Hereford ISD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive all formalities. Project Manuals and related documents may be acquired from the Architect beginning December 10, 2018. The RFP packet will be available for electronic download from https://www.chapmanharvey.com/project-status. All addenda will also be made available for download. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the architect via email to lenora@chapmanharvey.com to be placed on the bidders list to receive notice of any issued addenda or communication regarding the RFP. Project Manual are also available in print copy upon request. Print copies may be acquired or viewed at the architect’s office located at: Chapman Harvey Architects, Inc. 612 Broadway Lubbock, Texas 79401 (806) 749-1153 Fax (806) 749-1866 A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference will be held on December 19, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at HISD Administration office, 601 N. 25 Mile Avenue, Hereford, Texas.
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The Commissioners Court of Deaf Smith County will be accepting competitive sealed bids until 9:00 am Tuesday January 8, 2019 at 235 E. Third St, Hereford, TX, in the office of the County Judge for the following: 1 Ton Service Truck Vehicle specifications can be obtained from Chris Kahlich, Precinct 1 Commissioner, at the Deaf Smith County Courthouse. The Commissioners Court reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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Engagement rings are often sizable investments. Money magazine reports the average engagement ring costs around $5,800. An engagement ring symbolizes the start of a lifelong commitment and may even set the tone for a couple’s wedding day. Jewelry styles are personal, and groomsto-be should carefully research their significant others’ preferences in terms of precious metals, colors and gemstones. Even though tradition holds that a diamond gemstone is classic for engagement rings, these precious stones are not the only options. In fact, before World War II, just 10 percent of proposals involved diamond engagement rings. That number jumped to 80 percent by 1990. However, many modern couples now lean toward other offerings not only for the uniqueness they provide, but also for the potential cost savings. Those seeking something unique can embrace these engagement ring options.
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center stone. Rather, they’re designed to be a tied knot or infinity symbol. These rings can be particularly sentimental as they represent true, unbroken love. · Opal: Gemstones, like flowers, have been assigned certain meanings. Tying the engagement ring to one of them can infuse more symbolism into the relationship. Opal, for example, represents love, passion, creativity, spontaneity, and inspiration. Those traits seem tailor-made for surprise proposals. · Sapphire: While sapphire stones often are blue, they can also be yellow, green, pink, and white. Sapphires are the third hardest mineral. A white sapphire can be the perfect diamond replacement. · Garnet or ruby: Red is the definitive color of love. A Valentine’s Day proposal can be made even more special by presenting an engagement ring with a red gemstone. · Moissanite: The jewelry source Brilliant Earth says moissanite is a gemstone first discovered in 1893 by Henri Moissan in a meteorite that fell to earth. It is remarkably similar to a diamond in appearance and strength. Moissanite also has heightened brilliance, with a refractive index higher than that of a diamond. Couples have many beautiful alternatives to diamonds that they can explore when shopping for engagement rings.
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“If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself.” Charles M. Schulz A week from now, after all the gifts have been unwrapped, we may have reason to silently remind ourselves that it’s the thought that counts. Only folks in first world countries receive the whimsical array of gadgets and dust collectors that no person truly needs in their permanent possession. They’re the temporary belongings wanted by nobody but they serve the purpose of filling a gaily-wrapped box beneath the Christmas tree. Each year’s gifting trends are unique with 2018 wish lists dominated by a desire to snuggle in a warm corner with the latest electronic device. With cold settling in for the duration, this season’s offerings cater to a craving for cozy cocoons of comfort featuring cloud-soft fleece robes and slippers and jammies. Store shelves tempt us with downy faux fur wraps and hats as if we were planning to winter in Anchorage. The latest craze are weighted blankets which, based on their cost, must be priced ALL IN by the ounce. Kerrie Womble Steiert The future has apparently arrived in the form of gadgets that rely on artificial intelligence to do mundane chores like vacuuming the floor. Such gee-whizzery also allows us to make verbal commands of Alexa or Google or some other disembodied voice to do our bidding like turning on the light, adjusting the thermostat or placing orders for more crapola we don’t need. It’s the modern version of having a magic genie without the requisite lamp rubbing. If you have a farmer in the family, a safe bet in Deaf Smith County, an unmanned drone might be a popular and practical gift. In agriculture, drones serve legitimate functions, although one wonders how they perform in our 40-mph winds. Drones are capable of doing soil and field analysis as they help producers oversee hundreds of acres of land, saving money by managing crop spraying and monitoring. Drones can help detect the onset of moisture stress, pest damage and plant disease before the problem spreads. That, my little elves, qualifies as a gift that keeps on giving. Everything is “smart” these days except for easily-enticed shoppers. The litany of smart gadgets—phones, TVs, watches, speakers, locks, cameras, thermostats, doorbells, electric plugs, window shades, vacuums— are generally coveted by all ages. Interestingly, there has been push back against the idea of the smart pen, a high-tech writing tool that records spoken words and synchronizes them with notes written on special paper. Harry Potter-themed merchandise has lately flooded the retail market, much like the enchanted Lestrange vault at Gringott’s. Too much of it is over-priced junk that bears the HP lightning bolt trademark, but that symbol may be enough to charm the obsessed muggle in your family so consider it mischief managed. In revisiting Christmases past, every season is littered with the lead balloon gadgetry that landed with the finesse of a Corsicana fruitcake. Remember the recent must-have novelty of hoverboards that flamed out in spectacular and literal fashion? Another disastrous fire-starting flop was Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 with its notorious combustible batteries. Our kitchen cabinets get stuffed with redundant appliances and machines that mix soda pop, brew gourmet coffee, blend, pressure cook, grill, chop, dice and peel. Multi-function toaster ovens now do everything except your income taxes. We’re talking air frying, convection cooking, baking and, on a good day, toasting bread. Tiny individual electric wonders serve up a single fried egg or turn out a wee personal-sized waffle. A virtual reality headset blocks out all external light and displays an image on high-definition screens inside giant goggles that are a deep dive into fantasy worlds. VR devices get in your pocket for hundreds of dollars while inviting you to become completely immersed in video gaming while isolating yourself from the rest of humanity. (Note: These are the folks who might really need the singleserving egg and waffle makers mentioned above.) A gift’s value usually correlates to how much and how often it will be enjoyed. Or how quickly it will be relegated to the forgotten top shelf in the corner cabinet, where it will lie in dusty repose until reclaimed for the next garage sale. The following gift notions win special honors for sheer silliness and/or redundancy: the S’more maker, powered toilet paper dispenser (with IPhone dock!), electric wine bottle opener, fondue sets, omelette maker (we call them “skillets”), chocolate fountains and Wonder Sauna hot pants. Looking back, we all have funny memories of well-intended goofy inspirations that led to some fairly peculiar presents. At the height of the giving season, the saving grace for the giver and the receiver may well be the laughter we actually needed.
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Tales of Deaf Smith County “My idea of Christmas, whether oldfashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” Bob Hope
that year, and the Fireman and Highway 385 Groups also held conventions here. A successful American quarter horse sale was conducted in Hereford during the summer of 1960. The Shrine Circus was an outstandThe Christmas season is a time for ing event as was the Shrine Clinic for families and friends to gather to meet Crippled Children, which brought many and visit. The home and church have people from outside the area to Heralways been centers for these happy eford. American Red Cross Swimming occasions. classes were available for children and Back in 1960, the new community adults during the summer months. center provided another place for these Other available summer events ingatherings. College groups, young cluded the many Vacation Bible Schools people home on military furlough and provided by the various churches in various other groups began to use the the town and county. The work done by center for parties and gatherings. the Young Christian Migratory Workers Eula Lee Cave was “in charge” at the Club was greatly appreciated by visitcommunity center at the time, ing workers. and she often expressed her Hereford businesses and appreciation for the coopindividuals gave money, time eration and support received and talents to the various from the community. And, worthwhile programs for the in turn, thanks was often exyouth in the area during the tended to Mrs. Cave for her year and especially during the dedication to the care of the summer months. They have center. supported 4-H Club work, In spring 1960, a communiLittle League Baseball, Boy ty cattle feeding program was Scouts, Bluebirds, Campfire being considered by a number Girls and various other youth Carolyn Waters of cattlemen. Although this programs. idea did not mature at the time, it did Due to an increase in membership stimulate the thinking of many that in the Campfire and Bluebird groups, this area might become a huge cattle the use of the former prisoner of war feeding area in the future. And, of barrack that adjoined the campfire hut course, that idea did materialize. on its west side was continued. Some Also that spring, the drive to get a scout troops met in churches or in the sugar beet refinery began. Hereford homes of scout leaders. businessmen, farmers and other interAs we look back, 1960 was a busy ested parties encouraged other Pan- and productive year for Hereford and handle areas to help with an amend- the county. ment to the then Sugar Act so as to There have been many such years permit more acreage to be planted. before and after 1960, and now is the Representatives from the American time to promote the area by sharing Crystal Sugar Company in Denver vis- the many events that are happening ited Hereford and expressed an inter- right here. Our schools, public and est in the possibilities for a plant here. private, are offering many opportuniDuring the summer of that same ties for our students. Our churches and year, the citizens of Hereford raised various other entities offer activities over $100,000 to promote the con- for adults and youth as well. struction of a “Golden Age Retirement It is a certainty that those who live Home” in Hereford. With the com- here and make their living here in the munity’s positive response, this idea community are the people most interbecame a reality. Construction of the ested in Deaf Smith County. Let us confuture home began in 1961. tinue to make this a place where people Many hard-working groups worked want to be. to keep Hereford as a place for meetMay the coming year be a pleasant ings, conventions and other events. As and productive one and may it be filled an example, the local Hereford Cattle with peace, happiness and plenty for Breeders Association conducted a very each and all. successful tour, which was considered one of the best in recent years. “Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration The Hereford Lions Club held the is being wreathed in smiles.” AnonyDistrict 2-T1 Convention in Hereford mous
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a Dec. 14 Fort Worth federal district court decision declaring unconstitutional the U.S. Affordable Care Act, widely known as “Obamacare.” Ten months ago, Paxton and Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel led a 20-state coalition lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law, arguing that Congress rendered all of Obamacare unconstitutional by doing away with the tax penalty in Obamacare’s individual mandate when it enacted President Donald Trump’s tax overhaul. “Today’s ruling halts an unconstitutional exertion of federal power over the American healthcare system,” Attorney General Paxton said. “Our lawsuit seeks to effectively repeal STATE Obamacare, which will give CAPITAL President Trump and Congress HIGHLIGHTS the opportunity to replace the Ed Sterling failed social experiment with a plan that ensures Texans and all Americans will again have greater choice about what health coverage they need and who will be their doctor.” Supporters of the health care law said the federal district court’s ruling would be appealed. TEA releases ratings The Texas Education Agency on Dec. 12 released its final 2018 state academic accountability ratings for 1,200 school districts and charters and more than 8,700 campuses. Preliminary state accountability ratings were announced by TEA in August. The final ratings include results of an appeals process that provides districts and charters an opportunity to contest preliminary ratings. The Texas Education Agency received 172 school district and campus-level appeals in 2018, compared to 66 in 2017. The ratings are available at www.tea.texas.gov. Revenue is distributed Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Dec. 12 announced he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts some $761 million in local sales tax allocations for the month of December. The amount is 9.5 percent more than the amount reported by the Office of the Comptroller in December 2017. Allocations are based on sales made in October by businesses that report tax monthly. Abbott, Chamber chat Gov. Greg Abbott on Dec. 10 participated in a “fireside chat” at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Association Committee of 100 meeting in Austin. The Committee of 100, or C100, is comprised of association executives from across the country that represent industries from energy to health care. Twice a year, C100 members meet to address issues facing the business community. Abbott and C100 Chair Matt Shay discussed workforce development and strategies that promote economic success. “CEOs and business leaders continue to invest in Texas because of our high quality workforce and our commitment to low taxes and reasonable regulations,” said Abbott. “However, as the global marketplace shifts to a 21st century economy, Texas must focus on the future. That is why the Lone Star State will continue to diversify its economy and invest in our workforce to ensure we remain a global powerhouse.” Survey reveals priorities Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Dec. 11 announced the Texas General Land Office results of a regional planning studies survey of citizens, local officials, councils of government and river authorities in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Participants in the survey indicated flood control and drainage improvements are the top needs for their communities. Texas General Land Office will use the results of the survey to determine which projects would best address the concerns identified by local input, Bush said. More information is available at recovery.texas. gov. TxDOT receives grant The Texas Department of Transportation on Dec. 6 was awarded $50 million in federal grants to pay for critical improvements needed to address safety and connectivity in the booming Permian Basin. Through its Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation is helping pave the way for Texans and the rest of the nation to have safe and improved access to oil and gas. “Investments in our state’s roads and highways are an essential part of ensuring that Texas continues to grow and prosper,” said Gov. Abbott. DPS starts social media The Texas Department of Public Safety on Dec. 11 announced the launch of new social media accounts for the Texas Highway Patrol. The expanded social media network complements existing connections the department already has with communities on topics related to the highway patrol. DPS Director Steven McCraw said, “We are pleased to announce that now you will also see the Texas Highway Patrol on its own social media channels, where you can follow along and connect with this dedicated group of men and women proudly serving and protecting our state.” (Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)
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Orange slice cake flavors Christmas across generations By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer
The makings of a family Christmas heritage. Hard to stir, but worth the effort. The end results are great treats for those working and hunting in the December cold. Photo by Jim Steiert Toothpick probing proved the doneness, and she was careful that the cake not bake so long as to burn or overdo the dates. As the time drew near to remove the cake from the oven Nanny took a saucepan from a cabinet drawer. She poured in two cups of powdered sugar and a 6-ounce cup of frozen orange juice. She put the pan on the burner to heat the mixture and stirred steadily as the orange juice melded with the powdered sugar. Once she took the cake from the oven, she would let it cool just long enough to pop free from the bundt pan, placing it intact on a large circular glass plate. Then, she would trickle on the still warm glaze, patiently letting it ooze over and run down the crescent domes of the cake and pile
up in the circle at the middle. The glaze would cool and thicken and take on a honey orange tint that would lend pleasing flavor to the cake. Nanny sometimes cooked two cakes at a go, working hard at her confections for kids and grandkids. **** Pa Pete had been running the big chisel plow rig since daybreak, shattering the compaction of tractor
and truck traffic and heavy loads lugged by numerous semi-trucks in harvest season. He was alone in this countryside except for the crows and opportunistic gulls that followed behind his work to pounce on grubs and field mice stirred to the surface by the plow. At the end of the round he stopped the big John Deere diesel on the turnrow, shifted into park, and
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dug into his lunch pail. Oh boy, chunks of Nanny’s orange slice cake. He sipped coffee from the thermos, peeled away plastic wrap and munched on a pleasing taste of Christmas. **** Jaime, home from college, had already bustled through decorating and shopping with Mom and gift wrapping. Today was her day to cook and bake. She wanted to make something special – something with tradition. She found the recipe card that she was after – Nanny’s orange slice cake. With a Muppets Christmas tape playing, she attacked her project. Amidst drifts of flour and powdered sugar spilled on countertop and floor, she worked happily, folding dry ingredients with creamed butter and sugar. The batter of Christmas tradition is hard to stir, but worth the effort, she thought to herself. Quite a workout for the arms and hands. What a woman Nanny was to crank out so many cakes from such batter. She tasted the batter and thought fondly of her late grandmother. **** He and the black dog were dragging. They had set the decoy spread in the chill of pre-dawn. A flight of Canada geese had
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is beholding to and must adhere to Texas Open Meetings and Open Records laws. No fewer than five violations of the state Open Meetings and Open Records Acts occurred when Hernandez said the requested documents were not available for public perusal. Texas Administrative Code, which the water district must also obey, states “all records required by law to be filed with the agency shall be available for public inspection during the office hours of the agency.” In confirming the water district as answerable to open information laws, Lovvorn also confirmed that like other governmental entities – such as city commissions, county commissioners courts, school boards and hospital boards – water districts must have copies of public record available for public inspection at their offices. Informed of statutory requirements – as well as attorney general confirmation – to have such documents available, Hernandez admitted it was not allowed. “I know it violates the law,” she said, “but we’ve never kept that here.” Asked how long it would take to get copies of the requested documents, Hernandez hedged and replied “any record coming out of here must be approved by the Texas Attorney General.” She explained that as
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lease, Hernandez could not, adding “someone with the attorney general’s office” had told her that. Lovvorn confirmed that no such suggestion or advice of that nature would be made by the AG’s office since it is illegal. Asked why she appeared to preventing and stonewalling legal public request for public information, Hernandez cited discomfort with the interview and reiterated she was “just an employee” of the district and did what she was told by district’s
I don’t want to lose my job because of [the board’s] stupidity. Any information has to be approved by the attorney general. If you don’t like that, then take us court. I have nothing more to say. Please leave. Mona Hernandez Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1
board of supervisors. “I don’t want to lose my job because of [the board’s] stupidity,” Hernandez said. “Any information has to be approved by the attorney general. “If you don’t like that, then take us court. I have nothing more to say. Please leave.” Hernandez called the BRAND office Tuesday morning to complain that someone named “Jim Carson, who identified himself as an investigator, harassed me in the water office, and I don’t want him there again.” Attempts to reach Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 Board of Supervisors president Leticia Carrasco for comment on the violations were unsuccessful by press time. Each violation of state Open Meetings and Open Records laws are punishable by fines of $100-$500, imprisonment of 1-6 months or both.
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A fast start preceded a skid and a closing win as the Hereford Whitefaces finished seventh in this past weekend’s Childress Bobcat Basketball Tournament. “We played well Thursday and Saturday,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said after seeing his team improved to 7-9 overall with a 3-2 tourney finish. “It was not our best two games on Friday. The effort was there, we just couldn’t make shots.” After posting a pair of wins in Thursday’s opening round, bracket play began Friday with the Herd seeing a late rally come up short in a 36-35 loss to Borger that dropped them into the loser’s bracket. Haz Castaneda paced the Whitefaces in scoring with 11 points. Tournament host Childress awaited in Friday’s late game that saw the Whitefaces looking out of a hole from the near outset. Trailing 18-11 after one, the Whitefaces were down 34-26 at the half and 5743 following the third quarter before losing 7659. Castaneda again led the way with 16 points, while
Tanner Frische added 13. The Herd got back on the winning track in Saturday’s seventh-place tilt against Hamlin with a balanced scoring attack. With only player cracking double digits, the Whitefaces saw everyone who played score in a 6731 victory. Frische topped Herd scorers with 11 points as Tye Davis and Erik Baca added 9 points each. Blake Walker had 8 points, and Sebastian Grajeda notched 7 with Castaneda and Jordan Martinez chipping in 5 points each. “We bounced back and played better Saturday,” Villegas said. “We just need more court time. We still need time to work on things. Our defense needs some work. There are lots of actions we have to defend in our scheme.” The Whitefaces were back in action after press time Tuesday when they visited Pampa. They close out the 2018 portion of the slate Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 27-29 at a tournament in Monahans. The regular season resumes Tuesday, Jan. 1 with a 6 p.m. tip against Lubbock Monterey at Whiteface Gymnasium.
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A string of early forfeits provided an early boost for the Lady Whitefaces, but early success was shortlived for the Whitefaces in a split Thursday with visiting Amarillo in a nondistrict wrestling dual. The Lady Herd only dropped one match in a 30-6 win over the Lady Sandies, while the Whitefaces saw an early lead vanish in a 54-24 loss in the first home match of the season. “The girls came out strong for their win,” Hereford coach Rachael Gutierrez said. “The boys showed resilience and a true competitor’s heart, but in the end were defeated. “Both boys and girls have many matches to come. Win or lose, the Herd will come out smarter, stronger and prepared for the road ahead.” The Lady Whiteface would score all they would need when Amber Sisk (110 pounds), Amaya Coronado (119) and Alexis Rojas (128) opened the match with forfeits. The Lady Sandies got their lone win at 138 pounds when Faith Anderson pinned Nevaeh Alejandre, but the Lady Herd got back on the winning track with pins by Savannah Chavira at 148 and Desiree Sanchez at 165 before Caelen Guardiola
Lady Herd 148-pounder Savannah Chavira works her opponent’s shoulder to the mat for a pin as the Lady Whiteface took out Amarillo. BRAND/John Carson closed out the match with forfeit at 185. For the Whitefaces, they started out a house afire with Josh Pena (106), Andrew Balderaz (113) and Sean Goncales (120) all winning by pins for an early lead. From there, the Herd won only once more as the Sandies put together a six pins, two decisions and a majority decision for the win. The only Whiteface to have his hand raised among that group was 160-pounder Victor Gutierrez, who won by pin. Earlier in the season, the Whitefaces had forfeits at
113, 126, 132, 138, 170, 180 and 285 in a 42-24 loss at Boys Ranch on Nov. 20. On Nov. 21, the Lady Whitefaces took part in the Pre-Turkey Day Tango at Tascosa and came away with four first-place finishes. Talisa Gavina registered four pins to take the 119-pound Bracket 1 title, while Amaya Coronado did the same in the 119 Bracket 2 to win that gold. Savannah Chavira also pinned her way to the 148-pound Bracket 2 crown. Nevaeh Alejandre and Desiree Sanchez advanced
to the 148 Bracket 1 semifinals before getting bounced. Evany Goodman rounded out the Lady Whiteface champions with pins to take 165-pound Bracket 2. The Whitefaces opened their season on Nov. 17 at the Dumas Takedown where all who competed placed among the top three in their respective weight classes. Whitefaces Pena (106), Roman Estrada (145), Angel Galvan (152), Nolan Robinson (195) and 220-pounder Ethan Velasco all finished second, while Gonzales (120) and Gutierrez (160) each placed third.
Buzzer-beater snares Lady Whitefaces, 38-36 From Staff Reports
Guard Haz Castaneda (14) led the Herd in scoring in two of their three weekend games at the Childress Bobcat Tournament. BRAND/John Carson
A lead slipped away in the final seconds Friday as the Hereford Lady Whitefaces fell to host Wellington in non-district basketball action. The loss was the second straight and third in the last four games for the Lady Herd, who dropped to 7-9 on the season. “We played really well,” first-year Hereford coach Bryan Lintner said. “It was one of our better games. Wellington is a top 20 team in 2A. They are
legit. “We were in a position to win it, but they hit a shot at the buzzer.” The Lady Whitefaces were clinging to a 36-35 lead as the clocked below 7 seconds as Wellington brought ball upcourt. A shot from behind the arc nestled through at the horn for the 38-36 final. “We played defense very well,” Lintner said. “We went back our basic manto-man. We played well. It was our best defensive game. “We did a good job executing under
pressure. We can’t get discouraged. Wellington is a good team.” Only one Lady Whiteface cracked double figures in scoring as Andrea Valenzuela took game scoring honors with 17 points – including 10-of-11 second-half points in the fourth quarter. Haleigh Barba and Lori Arias added 6 points each, while Miranda Acosta chipped in 3. Taytum Stow and Darcy Dodd rounded out the Lady Herd scoring with 2 points each.
COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Thursday, Dec. 20 Wrestling Varsity boys, girls vs. Tascosa, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 21 Boys Basketball Freshmen at Dalhart, 6 p.m. JV at Clovis (N.M.), 6 p.m. Varsity at Clovis (N.M.), 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 27 Boys Basketball Varsity at Monahans tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Varsity at Lubbock Caprock tournament, TBA
Friday, Dec. 28 Boys Basketball Varsity at Monahans tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Varsity at Lubbock Caprock tournament, TBA
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Remember the wise men being led by the special star after the birth of Jesus? The message by Pastor Danny Mize on December 23rd will be "God Guides the Wise." A question for us to consider will be, "Am I willing to be led?" Our worship will including singing these Christmas favorites: "Angels We Have Heard on High" "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Marilyn Bell will provide piano accompaniment and Peggy Mize will lead our singing. 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. AND, you are invited to bring your family to our Christmas Eve candlelight and communion service on December 24th at 6:00 p.m. 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.
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Good News Church 621 E. 15th 806-364-5239
Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844
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130 N 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-1564
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Summerfield Baptist Micah 5:2 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
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 15th Street Church of Christ 15th & Blackfoot 806-364-1581
Central Church of Christ 148 Sunset 806-364-1606
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Church News Hereford Church of the Nazarene It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrating Jesus is what we like to do. You are invited to share this wonderful season with us Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 am at the Nazarene Family Church. Pastor Ted will share a challenging message of the love of God. There will be lots of Christmas music. On Sunday night at 6 pm Dec. 23 the whole church is invited to go Christmas caroling. We will load the bus and go to several very special people’s homes to bless them. You are invited to bring your family. Christmas Eve service will be at 6 pm with carol, candles and communion, It will be a precious time together. Looking toward 2019 we are excited for our Disciple Now ’19 for teens with Rob McCorkle on Jan 18-20 and Encounter ’19 with Dan Bohi’s team. There will be a Discipleship Sunday, January 7 with lunch after service for those who desire to follow the Lord’s command to disciple others. Please bring a covered dish if you are wanting to attend. All church volleyball starts Tuesday Jan 8. Call church office at 364-8303 to sign up .
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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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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
100 Avenue B 806-346-2740 www.lcms.org
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410 Irving 813-701-4442
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Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Nazarene Church of the Nazarene La Plata & Ironwood 806-364-8303
Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H
Genesis 22:18 18 and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
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
Isaiah 7:14 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
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In addition to sheetrock being hung, tiles are being applied to walls in the office and entry areas as part of the TBES renovation. HISD photo
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would not be used until the city’s $4 million portion has been spent. “[The request] is all part of the procedure process that makes things tighter,” Hereford City Manager Rick Hanna said. “This just ties up any potential loose ends.” Although the HEDC board agreed to vote on civic center funding after the election, the item was not its November meeting agenda and December’s meeting was cancelled. HEDC board president John Perrin, who attended Monday’s meeting, has said a vote on the funding would “probably” be on the board’s January
agenda. Giving respect to a Texas Attorney General opinion, city officials have put all center plans on hold until HEDC approves funding.
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officials proposed the two most-pressing needs – Stanton Learning Center and TBES, which were recommended in 2005 to be either “completely renovated or closed.” A year ago, trustees approved funding to renovate TBES at a cost of just more than $4.75 million from the district’s fund balance. The renovation necessitated closing TBES for 2018-19 during construction, which resulted in HISD redistricting its elementary schools with TBES students divvied between West Central and Northwest elementary schools. Making the most of TBES’s outdated and nonfunctional design, the school’s interior is being reconstructed into 19 uniform classrooms that meet all federal and state requirements for pre-K and Head Start programs. Tierra Blanca is set to re-open at the start of
the 2019-20 school year as HISD’s new home for early childhood education, which will allow the dis-
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Plans for the new center, which will come at no additional cost or tax burden to property owners, were moving along with designs, architects and engineers in
place, as well as agreement on land purchase for the West 15th Street site, when plans were put on hold in late April. Hanna said once HEDC
approval is received, the project will “hit the ground running.” “I still think we can come in under the $6.5 million even though there has been some inflation,” he said. Once progress renews, officials expect doors for the new center to open in 18-24 months.
Renovation will turn the main interior of TBES into 19 uniform classrooms that meet all requirements for conducting pre-K and Head Start classes. Contributed image
DEC. 24-25 - County offices closed for Christmas TUESDAY, JAN. 1 - County offices closed for New Year’s Day SATURDAY, JAN. 5 – Frost, Fun & 4-H Dance at Bull Barn, 6-9 p.m. Cost $5 per person TUESDAY, JAN. 8 – First day of 2nd semester (HISD) FRIDAY, JAN. 11 - Archery training at J ‘n C Archery, 12782 S. Coulter, Amarillo, 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 12 - SetUp for Hereford Stock Show SATURDAY, JAN. 19 – Hereford Livestock Show at County Bull Barn SUNDAY, JAN. 20 – Stock Show Clean-Up MONDAY, FEB. 18 - County offices closed for Presidents’ Day MARCH 11-15 – Spring Break APRIL 9-12 – STAAR Testing DISTRICT SPRING ROUNDUP – April 25-27 MAY 13-17 – STAAR Testing FRIDAY, MAY 24 – HHS Graduation MONDAY, MAY 27 - County offices closed for Memorial Day Unless otherwise noted, all local 4-H activities are at the offices of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 903 E. 14th St. in Hereford.
The Hereford City Commission officially approved appropriation of $4 million and requested $2.5 million from HEDC for construction of a new civic center. Contributed image
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