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HISD leader addresses bond questions, concerns

HISD leader addresses bond questions, concerns

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HISD leader addresses bond questions, concerns

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As our community considers the upcoming school bond, I want to clarify several key points regarding the facilities committee’s recommendations and the financial structure of the proposal. Our goal has always been to find the most responsible, longterm solution for our students and taxpayers.
By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

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Engaging The Civic Life
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
It is city election time again. Hereford’s municipal elections are held annually on the first Saturday in May, and this year Election Day will take place May 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Front row, from left: Reggie Underwood (AgTexas Chairman of the Board), Addison Butler, Gracie White, Addilyn Reed, Payton Schuster, Kinley Shieldknight, Brandis Beavers, Brynnley Ensey, Cambryn Gratz, and Kayla Robinson, AgTexas CEO; (back row, from left) Hugh Britten, Ethan Spinhirne, Rett Wann, Jackson Sinclair, Samuel Weineimer, Johan Grotegut and Josef Grotegut.

Front row, from left: Reggie Underwood (AgTexas Chairman of the Board), Addison Butler, Gracie White, Addilyn Reed, Payton Schuster, Kinley Shieldknight, Brandis Beavers, Brynnley Ensey, Cambryn Gratz, and Kayla Robinson, AgTexas CEO; (back row, from left) Hugh Britten, Ethan Spinhirne, Rett Wann, Jackson Sinclair, Samuel Weineimer, Johan Grotegut and Josef Grotegut.

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AgTexas Awards $17,000 to Panhandle 4-H, FFA Students and Distinguished Leader

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
AgTexas Farm Credit held its 11th annual AgYouth Scholarship Banquet for the Amarillo area at The Barn at The Lumberyard in Canyon on Tuesday, April 14, and the Hereford area was very well represented.

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny jokes about the United States New YorkI moved to New York City for my health. I’m paranoid, and it was the only place where my fears were justified.
BUILDING SEARCH CHAMPS--Skills USA Building Search State Championship team members from Hereford High School included Felipe Jaquez, Karime Tellez, Luz Nahomy Rodriguez, and Alonso Castro.

BUILDING SEARCH CHAMPS--Skills USA Building Search State Championship team members from Hereford High School included Felipe Jaquez, Karime Tellez, Luz Nahomy Rodriguez, and Alonso Castro.

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Law Enforcement students win two state championships

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hereford High School Law Enforcement students captured two state championships and had other podium finishes at the Skills USA State Contest in Corpus Christi April 8-11, accompanied by instructor Rebecca Artho.

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HEREFORD AREA TRACK RESULTS

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hereford competed at Lubbock Cooper all day Thursday in the Area Track Meet. The top 4 in each event advanced to the Regional meet in two weeks May 1-2 at Plains Capital Field in Lubbock. All four competitors advanced!!Team results 8th out of 14 teams that scored with 32 points.

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Central Church of Christ

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.; and the Sunday evening worship begins at 6:00 p.m. We also meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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County Ag Industry Day April 23

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension Service is involved in sponsoring a County Ag Industry Day April 23.Registration and the tour will begin at 10 a.m. at Advanta Seed at 2001 East First Street in Hereford. A tour of /Advanta facilities will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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TxDOT: Give ‘em a Brake. Drive Smart in Work Zones

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep our workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.
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