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March primary candidates announced

Candidates have filed for offices expiring after the November general election in 2026 and subject to the primary election in March.

Christmas Stocking Fund

n Mom caring for grandmother, teens needs respite The stories are numerous this holiday season of grandparents caring for their grandchildren who would otherwise be left in difficult situations.
POWER LINE FLYOVER—Santa and his reindeer make a low pass warning all to be safe around downed power lines in this Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative float that won Best Lighted in the Lighted Christmas Parade December 8. The Cooperative had multiple lighted vehicles in the parade. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

POWER LINE FLYOVER—Santa and his reindeer make a low pass warning all to be safe around downed power lines in this Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative float that won Best Lighted in the Lighted Christmas Parade December 8. The Cooperative had multiple lighted vehicles in the parade. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

CSF charity success spans 46 years and still counting

Hereford’s homegrown holiday charity, the Christmas Stocking Fund has been a success story since its inception in 1980.Overall giving to the Christmas Stocking Fund since its beginning in 1980 surpassed the $1 million mark in total funds raised all-time in 2023.
By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders”.-Tom PetersDecember 1957Harvest of three crops, carrots, cotton and grain sorgham, continued in the Hereford area with only carrot harvest expected to continue until mid-January.

Keep holidays happy by getting a sober ride

The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays.There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes.

Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction raises $25,154

The bids were sweet and the 15th annual Samaritan Hospice Dessert Auction November 25 garnered $25,154 for the Children’s Funeral and Hospice Patient Assistance Programs at Samaritan Hospice With 175 supporters in attendance the Live Auction took in $18,599, and the Silent Auction yielded $2,195.
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS DELEGATE--State Delegate Johan Grotegut represented Deaf Smith County at the National 4-H Congress event in Atlanta, Georgia. Johan was selected through rigorous interviews prior to his participation in the five-day event.

NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS DELEGATE--State Delegate Johan Grotegut represented Deaf Smith County at the National 4-H Congress event in Atlanta, Georgia. Johan was selected through rigorous interviews prior to his participation in the five-day event.

4-H DELEGATE

Guadalupe Quinones

Guadalupe Quinones

Weekly Badger Highlight

When did you attend Amarillo College?I began attending Amarillo College in August 2017 and the first in my family to pursue a college education.What degree did you earn?I earned my General Studies degree in December 2020 and then transferred to Frank Phillips College, where I obtained my LVN.
HERE COMES THE PARADE.

HERE COMES THE PARADE.

HERE COMES THE PARADE

BEST IN SHOW--This magnificent float from Cargill won Best in Show honors at the Deaf Smith Chamber of Commerce lighted Christmas Parade Monday night, December 8.