Happy Fire Department led the Happy Days Parade
Yard of the week – 205 NE 10th - Vaughn
TOP FARMER/RANCHER--Pat Padilla accepts the Farmer/
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Pat Padilla, a local farmer and rancher with a passion for cattle and horses, was named the 2026 Farmer/Rancher of the Year by the Deaf Smith County Historical Society during ceremonies at the Hereford Jubilee Saturday, August 15 in Dameron Park.
Four Nazareth FFA members competed in the TCFA commercial steer contest last week and their hard work over the summer months paid off. Junior Division Top Carcass Kennedy Wilhelm Top Pen - Kennedy Wilhelm . Senior Division Top Test Score (3 way tie) - Pierce Wilhelm 2nd Place Carcass - Pierce Wilhelm 2nd Place Pen - Pierce Wilhelm Top 6 (made it final interview) - Pierce Wilhelm
The Hart community comes together as one to celebrate the Longhorns and Ladyhorns as they prepare for the upcoming school year. The community gathered to show school pride, honor the Hart ISD alma mater, and lift up students, coaches, teachers and staff in prayer as they begin a new school year.
Dimmitt Cross Country
Timed Events Average Winner Kelly McDonald
Happy Junior High Cowboys and Cowgirls
Kress Football
At Sunday’s Deaf Smith County 4-H Banquet I Dare You Awards were presented to (above, from left) Max Hedrick, Sam Detten and Macy Betzen. Right, Max Hedrick and Andrew Mathews were awarded Gold Star Awards.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
