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HEREFORD KIDS--William Eugene “Bub” Sparks, shown here with his late sisters Virgie and Alyce, will achieve his 100th birthday on May 4. He will be honored with a reception in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist church at noon on May 3. Sparks is the oldest and longest time member—90 years—of the FBC congregation, where he still attends services every Sunday.

HEREFORD KIDS--William Eugene “Bub” Sparks, shown here with his late sisters Virgie and Alyce, will achieve his 100th birthday on May 4. He will be honored with a reception in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist church at noon on May 3. Sparks is the oldest and longest time member—90 years—of the FBC congregation, where he still attends services every Sunday.

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Centenarian Bub Sparks to be celebrated at May 3 reception at FBC

Jim And Kerrie Steiert
Saturday, May 2, 2026
What’s a hundred years? A century. Ten decades. Some 36,525 days—counting leap years.An iconic figure of the local community, William Eugene “Bub” Sparks, will reach that mark by achieving his 100th birthday on May 4.

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National Day of Prayer May 7

Ted Taylor
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Every year, on the first Thursday of May (May 7, 2026), we come together for the National Day of Prayer, a time for all Americans to pray for our country. This year, we’re kicking things off at the Hereford Civic Center at 6:30 a.m.
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
“The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well and doing well whatever you can do”.--Henry Wadsworth LongfellowApril 1938The “Walking Blood Bank” that was held for a full week was very successful according to Deaf Smith County Hospital Manager T.F. Seigler.
by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

by By Don Newberry, The Idle American

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The Idle American ...

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Never Say Never—Really?…. Commentary by Dr. Don NewburyGrant 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.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Which retirement plan is right for your business?If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool – helping you manage taxes, strengthen employee retention and build personal financial security.
Tillers apply fertilizer in a farm field as rising input costs driven by global markets and energy prices put pressure on agricultural producers. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )

Tillers apply fertilizer in a farm field as rising input costs driven by global markets and energy prices put pressure on agricultural producers. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )

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Crop and weather report: Fertilizer price surge squeezes Texas producers

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Texas producers are facing a sharp rise in fertilizer costs this spring, adding pressure to already tight margins as global instability continues to ripple through agricultural markets.
La Madre Mia held their last meeting of the year at First Financial Bank Thursday, April 23. Pictured are La Madre Mia officers (l-r) Carolyn Baxter, Angela Blackmon and Tonja Horrell. (Officers not pictured: Kathie Kerr and Mary Beth White.)

La Madre Mia held their last meeting of the year at First Financial Bank Thursday, April 23. Pictured are La Madre Mia officers (l-r) Carolyn Baxter, Angela Blackmon and Tonja Horrell. (Officers not pictured: Kathie Kerr and Mary Beth White.)

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La Madre Mia Study Club meets at First Financial Bank April 23

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at First Financial Bank Thursday, April 23 for their annual salad supper to close out the year. Club officers, including Tonja Horrell, Carolyn Baxter, Kathie Kerr, and Angela Blackmon were hostesses for the meeting.
Jose Alfredo Lara

Jose Alfredo Lara

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Weekly Badger Highlight

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
When did you attend Amarillo College?I started attending Amarillo College on January 20, 2022, and my journey here will come to an end on May 15, 2026.What degree did you earn?I earned an associate’s degree in computer information system as a Web Developer SpecialistWhat is your current profession?
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