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Deaf Smith County Court makes screwworm declaration

Jim Steiert
Thursday, July 2, 2026
While tax abatements and reinvestment zones were the main order of business at their June 23 regular meeting, county commissioners also turned their attention to a threat to the local and state livestock industry with a local disaster declaration concerning the New World Screwworm.
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Sugarland Mall Grill. Pictured is their ranch grilled chicken breast sandwich and they have topped it with bacon, grilled jalapeños and onions. At the Grill we have delicious add-ons you can spice up your hamburger and sandwiches.
A choir of combined voices from Hereford churches brought depth and feeling to joint worship in Dameron Park.

A choir of combined voices from Hereford churches brought depth and feeling to joint worship in Dameron Park.

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Community celebrates 250 years of religious freedom at Dameron Park

Submitted By The Hereford Ministerial Alliance
Thursday, July 2, 2026
America was founded by people fleeing Europe because of religious oppression.They desired to worship God as they saw fit. Our Founding Fathers were mostly men of faith and they conceived to do something never before done-to declare that freedoms and rights came from God.
By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

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Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Building for the Future: Investing in Infrastructure, Parks, and Financial Strength Summer is one of the best times of the year, and I hope everyone is enjoying vacations, family gatherings, and the many activities that make this season special.
City salutes firefighters, eyes initial budget for new fiscal year

City salutes firefighters, eyes initial budget for new fiscal year

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City salutes firefighters, eyes initial budget for new fiscal year

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Down two members, the Hereford City Commission saluted the spring efforts of Hereford volunteer firefighters against wildfires in the area, heard preliminaries on the budget for the upcoming new fiscal year, approved a pair of rezoning requests, approved re-appointments to the Building Code Board...

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250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Proclamation

Proclamation
Saturday, June 27, 2026
WHEREAS, the United States of America was founded upon principles of liberty, justice, and faith, including the fundamental and God-given right to freely worship according to one’s conscience; and WHEREAS, in 2026 our nation marks 250 years of religious freedom, recognizing the enduring commitment...
NATURALIST SURPRISES--No telling what participants of the annual Nazareth German Fest Playa Tour might find in the playa at the Ogallala Commons Playa Classroom south of Nazareth on July 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The tour always includes in time to partake of the German Sausage Dinner at the Nazareth Community Hall.

NATURALIST SURPRISES--No telling what participants of the annual Nazareth German Fest Playa Tour might find in the playa at the Ogallala Commons Playa Classroom south of Nazareth on July 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The tour always includes in time to partake of the German Sausage Dinner at the Nazareth Community Hall.

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Nazareth German Festival Playa Tour is July 11

Jim Steiert
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The annual Nazareth German Festival Playa Tour could be a “dryland” version this season come Saturday, July 11. Rainfall could certainly change things, but current plans are to center activities around the Ogallala Commons Playa Classroom south of Nazareth from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

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Nazarene Family Church

News Staff
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Beginning your celebration of our 250th celebration of our country with a service of gratitude for our religious freedom.All Christians are invited to worship together in the Dameron Park on Sunday, June 28, at 10 a.m.
Hereford Mayor Cathy Bunch has proclaimed Sunday, June 28 to be a day of Remembrance and Celebration of our Religious Freedoms in our country. Pictured (from left) Pastor Ted Taylor-Nazarene Family Church, Pastor Lupe Acevedo-First Methodist Church, Pastor Nathan Adam-First Baptist Church and Pastor Billy Wall-Avenue Baptist Church. The proclamation in its entirety is on page 2 of this issue.

Hereford Mayor Cathy Bunch has proclaimed Sunday, June 28 to be a day of Remembrance and Celebration of our Religious Freedoms in our country. Pictured (from left) Pastor Ted Taylor-Nazarene Family Church, Pastor Lupe Acevedo-First Methodist Church, Pastor Nathan Adam-First Baptist Church and Pastor Billy Wall-Avenue Baptist Church. The proclamation in its entirety is on page 2 of this issue.

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PROCLAMATION

News Staff
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hereford Mayor Cathy Bunch has proclaimed Sunday, June 28 to be a day of Remembrance and Celebration of our Religious Freedoms in our country.
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