The Battle of Coon Hollow

In 2013, I found myself with too much free time on my hands. I was working overseas on a 30 Days On and 30 Days Off rotation, and I had recently separated from my wife.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny state laws Louisiana• Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault”, while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault”. • It is illegal to gargle in public places.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

(Editor’s Note: The Hereford BRAND will not publish any letters to the editor addressing the Nov. 4 Election after the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue. Deadline for the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue is Monday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

October 1957“...and when the teacher gave out the instructions, every child sat quietly listening to what she said and she didn’t have to repeat herself. The end”.--Teacher Fairy TalesThe high absentee rate for Hereford Public Schools remained a concern for school staff.

All In: Challenges

Massive data centers are coming to The Panhandle! Based on the slick promotions surrounding these lucrative developments, they’re being hyped as the cool future of progress and growth in rural America.

Financial Focus

For many people, fall brings an important opportunity: open enrollment. While it may not sound as exciting as planning for the holidays, taking a careful look at your workplace benefits now could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars next year.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting underway for November election Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.

TALES OF DEAF

“Life humbles you as you age. You realize how much time you wasted on nonsense.”--unknownOctober 1957A carload of Hereford lettuce bound for New York and then to Army units in Europe left Hereford on October 5th. This was believed to be a first for lettuce produce in the area.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Redistricting attracts a spate of GOP candidates Redrawing the state's con gressional maps, though being challenged in court, has drawn 114 Republican candidates in the state's 38 districts with nearly two months left until the filing deadline, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Biting the Hand That Votes for You

This past weekend, the Texas Republican Party held a meeting that told rural Texans everything we need to know about who's really running things.