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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Cost for future water needs could reach $174B Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Everyone needs an emergency fund. Financial experts recommend it, and we’ve all experienced surprise expenses: a costly car repair, a broken water heater or unexpected medical bills. Despite our best intentions, building a financial cushion can feel impossible.
GOLD MEDAL WINNER--Hereford High School student Kevin Garcia was a gold medalist, winning the title of Best Advanced Welder in all of Texas in Skills USA Welding competition

GOLD MEDAL WINNER--Hereford High School student Kevin Garcia was a gold medalist, winning the title of Best Advanced Welder in all of Texas in Skills USA Welding competition

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SKILLS USA GOLD MEDALISTS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BRONZE WINNER--Placing with Bronze in the CSI Technical Test was Vanessa Mendoza.

BRONZE WINNER--Placing with Bronze in the CSI Technical Test was Vanessa Mendoza.

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SKILLS USA BRONZE

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
IMAGINED FERMI CAMPUS--This artist rendering shows how developers imagine the data center campus of the Fermi Project, also known as Project Matador, could evolve mostly in Carson County to the east of Amarillo. Tax abatements and a water deal have been proffered for the project, although emergency water needs in the event of a problem with proposed nuclear reactors could overwhelm the available water supply.

IMAGINED FERMI CAMPUS--This artist rendering shows how developers imagine the data center campus of the Fermi Project, also known as Project Matador, could evolve mostly in Carson County to the east of Amarillo. Tax abatements and a water deal have been proffered for the project, although emergency water needs in the event of a problem with proposed nuclear reactors could overwhelm the available water supply.

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Texas cities pushing back on data center tax abatements

Jim Steiert Contributed To This Article
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
In Deaf Smith County solar energy projects are underway in various stages both north and south of the general Dawn area. Wind energy is a reality to the east and southeast of Hereford on the border with Castro County.
HISD leader addresses bond questions, concerns

HISD leader addresses bond questions, concerns

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HISD leader addresses bond questions, concerns

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As our community considers the upcoming school bond, I want to clarify several key points regarding the facilities committee’s recommendations and the financial structure of the proposal. Our goal has always been to find the most responsible, longterm solution for our students and taxpayers.
By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

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Engaging The Civic Life
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
It is city election time again. Hereford’s municipal elections are held annually on the first Saturday in May, and this year Election Day will take place May 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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