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By Don Newberry, The Idle American
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Bob, Ray and Dog Nights….Readers with long memories yearn for more clean, creative humor. Sadly, folks in the first half of their lives are clueless about the golden years of radio. It featured 30-minute comedy shows with multiple thigh-slapping moments via radio.

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ten financial steps to take before and after your wedding dayGetting married is a major decision that comes with a financial to-do list that’s arguably more important than choosing a venue or a cake. Talking openly about money can help set you and your partner up for a stronger future.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Paxton hopes to unify Republicans after runoff Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26 runoff, The Dallas Morning News reported.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
THANKS FOR RESPONDING--In the midst of wildfires throughout May, the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle expressed appreciation for the dedication, resilience, and courage shown by our small volunteer fire departments including the Bootleg and Dawn volunteer fire departments with $10,000 gifts to aid...

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May sales tax allocation higher

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sales tax receipts to the City of Hereford for May of the current fiscal year totaled$352,991.67, up $101,921 from April, according to figures supplied by Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins at a special city commission meeting May 11 at City Hall.

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Commissioners okay overtime pay for firefighting county grader operators

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Approving overtime pay for grader operators responding to fire emergencies, road utility crossings, the county’s investment policy, and adoption of a resolution of intent to establish a PASCE program were the business of the day for Deaf Smith County commissioners at a regular meeting May 26.
WHAT A PRIZE!

WHAT A PRIZE!

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WHAT A PRIZE!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
THE THREE LUCKY WINNERS--This trio of 2026 Hereford High School graduates had their names drawn as the big winners in the Stevens Five Star Car and Truck Center Senior Car Giveaway attendance incentive during commencement ceremonies May 22 and received their prizes at Stevens on Tuesday, May 26.
EMERGING UNDERSTANDING-- The author was recently pondering bugs and emergers and metamorphosis while walking the dog, but in the context of streamside and instream insects emerging to be feasted upon by hard feeding trout, and the frantic efforts of anglers to match the hatch, not about a man transforming into an insect.

EMERGING UNDERSTANDING-- The author was recently pondering bugs and emergers and metamorphosis while walking the dog, but in the context of streamside and instream insects emerging to be feasted upon by hard feeding trout, and the frantic efforts of anglers to match the hatch, not about a man transforming into an insect.

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Metamorphosis in the classroom and emergent on the trout stream

Jim Steiert
Friday, May 29, 2026
In my junior or perhaps senior year at West Texas State University, way long ago, I was enrolled in an English class that examined novellas and short stories at the two extremes of likability in my humble scholastic opinion.
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