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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.

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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. This is a unified service composed of churches that are part of the Hereford...
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.
CROWD ON HAND--A large crowd of county and city residents was on hand in the County Courtroom of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse at the June 23 county commission meeting to hear and observe county commissioners give technology giant Google LLC and its affiliates along with IP Roman Gas property tax abatements on potentially billions of dollars worth of projects in Deaf Smith County over the next decade in return for substantial payment in lieu of taxes. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

CROWD ON HAND--A large crowd of county and city residents was on hand in the County Courtroom of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse at the June 23 county commission meeting to hear and observe county commissioners give technology giant Google LLC and its affiliates along with IP Roman Gas property tax abatements on potentially billions of dollars worth of projects in Deaf Smith County over the next decade in return for substantial payment in lieu of taxes. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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County gives abatements to Google LLC, IP Roman projects

Jim Steiert
Saturday, June 27, 2026
County commissioners unanimously gave technology giant Google LLC and its affiliates along with IP Roman Gas property tax abatements on potentially billions of dollars worth of projects in Deaf Smith County over the next decade in return for payment in lieu of taxes.Those payments to the county...
Hereford soccer player Alexis Arceo Committed to Lamar Community College. The Hereford Boys Soccer Program is proud to announce that Alexis Arceo has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Lamar Community College.

Hereford soccer player Alexis Arceo Committed to Lamar Community College. The Hereford Boys Soccer Program is proud to announce that Alexis Arceo has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Lamar Community College.

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Whiteface of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hereford soccer player Alexis Arceo Committed to Lamar Community College. The Hereford Boys Soccer Program is proud to announce that Alexis Arceo has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Lamar Community College.
Lil’ Bit belongs to Stephanie Burnett. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 205 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Lil’ Bit belongs to Stephanie Burnett. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 205 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

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Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Lil’ Bit belongs to Stephanie Burnett. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise.
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
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Party Rooms Now Available to Book at Mungia Sports Center. Looking for the perfect place to host your next birthday party, team celebration, family gathering, or special event? Mungia Sports Center party rooms are now officially available for booking!
MULTI GENERATIONS--The annual San Jose Jamaica is a big draw for local families and relatives to travel to get in on the fun, too. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

MULTI GENERATIONS--The annual San Jose Jamaica is a big draw for local families and relatives to travel to get in on the fun, too. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

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HEREFORD JAMAICA

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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