LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the owners of loose dogs, I know you don’t care about me. That’s OK. The Lord is watching over me so I will be alright. But don’t you care about your pet and your neighbors?This dog in the picture was after me this morning (Sunday, 8-226) while on my walk.

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Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for each of the state’s eight public health regions.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

(This comment was read to the Hereford City Commission Meeting at the July 27 regular meeting and submitted as a Letter to the Editor for publication in the Hereford BRAND.)Good evening ladies and gentlemen.

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New challenge to school funding system The Midland school district is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state leaders in another challenge to the state’s public school finance system, known as “Robin Hood,” according to The Texas Tribune.

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Flooding batters Hill Country once again A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde.More than 270 people were rescued.

Turn your savings into paychecks in retirement The importance of setting strong financial goals

There’s a quote about the importance of setting goals that says, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” You probably have dreams about retirement, vacations, hobbies and more.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Texas home insurers see record profitsPreliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22% profit on premiums collected last year, according to the Houston Chronicle.

ALL IN: NAMES

Grant Jeffrey Cline of Frisco, Texas, tragically died on June 6 while pursuing his passion for climbing the rock face of Royal Arches in Yosemite National Park. He was 18.

Financial Focus

Small habits help shape a stronger financial futureFinancial security doesn’t have to come from a big salary, a lucky investment or some dramatic turning point. For most people, wealth is built more simply, through small habits repeated many times over.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy.