LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws New York:• Staten Island: You may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand. • While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,This letter is in response to the letter in November 15th issue by Ms. Mona Hernandez regarding property taxes and the VATRE. As a homeowner and employee of Hereford ISD, I implore citizens like Ms. Hernandez to please educate themselves on the purpose of the taxes that we all pay.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood”.--Jr. TeagueNovember 1957Dry weather, the first since early October, allowed farmers back in the fields to resume harvest of sorgham and cotton.

All In: Musts

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller, American AuthorFOMO fever is highly contagious.

Financial Focus

Giving to charity feels good, but understanding the tax benefits can benefit both the charity and you. Whether you donate regularly or are planning your first gift, knowing how charitable tax deductions work can help you make informed decisions while supporting causes you care about.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendmentsTexas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.

The BB gun truce of 1985

There are certain summers that live forever in memory.For some, it was the year they fell in love. For me, it was the year I nearly lost an eye to a Daisy lever-action.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny state laws New Jersey• Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street. • Bernard’s Township: It is illegal to frown as the town is a “Frown-Free Town Zone”.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendmentsTexas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.

All In: Insulated

“Presidents and prime ministers, whether they live in the rich or the poor world, are insulated and isolated from the devastating impact of global poverty. They read the statistics, but they rarely witness at first hand the misery and degradation of life on a dollar a day.