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ALL SLUDGED UP--Troy Luedeker, Parkhill engineer, uses large display placards that illustrate the sludge-impaired nature of lagoons at the present-day Hereford Wastewater Treatment Plant during the March 2 City Commission meeting. Luedeker explained the city would incur huge expense clearing out and disposing of the sludge, only to incur the same problem again down the road. (Photo by Jim Steiert

ALL SLUDGED UP--Troy Luedeker, Parkhill engineer, uses large display placards that illustrate the sludge-impaired nature of lagoons at the present-day Hereford Wastewater Treatment Plant during the March 2 City Commission meeting. Luedeker explained the city would incur huge expense clearing out and disposing of the sludge, only to incur the same problem again down the road. (Photo by Jim Steiert

City opts for $59 million mechanical wastewater treatment plant

Jim Steiert
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
In what could prove an historic move in the realm of water and recyclable water policy, a two-member short Hereford City Commission authorized City Manager Ryan Polster to pursue a $59 million mechanical wastewater treatment facility for Hereford.

Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County

News Staff
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.February 19 Raul Mejia Cervantez was arrested for fail to appear, possession/ deliver drug paraphernalia, driver license required.February 20 Monalisa Monique Rodriguez was arrested for deadly conduct.
HISTORY AT FOOT--Dr. Paul Katz a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) who had led surveys for federal, state, and private projects before retiring fieldwork, shared details of the field of archaeology with members of the Panhandle Texas Master Naturalist Chapter at a recent meeting in Canyon. He reminded TMN members that they might well encounter traces of the past in their trekking and working in the outdoors. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HISTORY AT FOOT--Dr. Paul Katz a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) who had led surveys for federal, state, and private projects before retiring fieldwork, shared details of the field of archaeology with members of the Panhandle Texas Master Naturalist Chapter at a recent meeting in Canyon. He reminded TMN members that they might well encounter traces of the past in their trekking and working in the outdoors. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Exploration of historical details the forte of Archaeology

Jim Steiert
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Archaeology is not your everyday topic in Hereford, and yet it has long been. The immediate Hereford area, particularly Tierra Blanca Creek and expanses of Deaf Smith County are home to historic features dating back to early cultures here.
HEREFORD HIGH SCHOOL CTE RESULTS

HEREFORD HIGH SCHOOL CTE RESULTS

HEREFORD HIGH SCHOOL CTE RESULTS

News Staff
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Hereford High School students brought home lots of awards from the District 3 CTE Contest: Myla Swan – 1st Place Cosmetology Emily Soza – 2nd Place Cosmetology Lizeth Carrillo – 3rd Place Barbering Dylan Rocha – 2nd Place Barbering Victor Diaz – 1st Place Barbering Maegan Hernandez – 2nd Place...
Wednesday, athletes from the Lady Whiteface Softball Team and from the Hereford Golf Teams helped pack almost 800 snack paks for Spring Break.

Wednesday, athletes from the Lady Whiteface Softball Team and from the Hereford Golf Teams helped pack almost 800 snack paks for Spring Break.

SNACK PAK 4 KIDS

News Staff
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Wednesday, athletes from the Lady Whiteface Softball Team and from the Hereford Golf Teams helped pack almost 800 snack paks for Spring Break.

Central Church of Christ

News Staff
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Jeff Blackmon, Publisher, publisher@herefordbrand.comThe 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.
La Madre Mia held their February 26 meeting at Cafe Yahweh at FBC. Pictured are hostesses and program presenters: (left to right) Renee Zinser, Becca Artho, Macy Betzen and Mary Ann O’Rear. Photo By Angela Blackmon

La Madre Mia held their February 26 meeting at Cafe Yahweh at FBC. Pictured are hostesses and program presenters: (left to right) Renee Zinser, Becca Artho, Macy Betzen and Mary Ann O’Rear. Photo By Angela Blackmon

La Madre Mia Study Club hears presentation on Hereford CTE

News Staff
Saturday, March 7, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at Cafe Yahweh at the Hereford First Baptist Church for their February 26 meeting with Renee Zinser and Mary Ann O’Rear co-hosting.

Incumbents carry many races in local March 3 Primary

Jim Steiert
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Call it an occasion mostly for local incumbents given the results from primary voting in the March 3 Republican and Democratic primaries in Deaf Smith County.Tallies from Election Day and what seemed like busy early voting showed that only 2,198 registered voters hit the polls in Deaf Smith County.
ELECTION NIGHT TRADITION

ELECTION NIGHT TRADITION

ELECTION NIGHT TRADITION

News Staff
Saturday, March 7, 2026
In keeping with tradition, the Hereford Lions Club hosted its annual pancake supper on Election Day Tuesday. More than 400 people were served pancakes and sausage while helping the Lions Club raise funds towards its many local community projects.
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