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THANKS FOR SUPPORT--Linda and B.J. Gililland stand next to the plaque on the west side of the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden during a ceremony hosted by the Deaf Smith Historical Society honoring their support for the Deaf Smith County Museum. They were recognized for funding new electrical wiring and lighting at the Sears Garden. They are long-time supporters of the Deaf Smithsonian. .(Photo by Jim Steiert)

THANKS FOR SUPPORT--Linda and B.J. Gililland stand next to the plaque on the west side of the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden during a ceremony hosted by the Deaf Smith Historical Society honoring their support for the Deaf Smith County Museum. They were recognized for funding new electrical wiring and lighting at the Sears Garden. They are long-time supporters of the Deaf Smithsonian. .(Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Gililland family legacy, support honored at museum

Jim Steiert
Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Deaf Smith County Historical Society paid tribute to a late matron of the Deaf Smith County Museum, Lois Gililland, during a special ceremony at the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden on the north side of the museum Friday, June 5.
Last year’s Dadfest Best in Show “2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1” owned by Reginald Gardner of Lubbock

Last year’s Dadfest Best in Show “2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1” owned by Reginald Gardner of Lubbock

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10th Annual Dadfest Car Show Celebrates USA’s 250th Anniversary and Veterans

Ted Taylor
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Our Veterans are precious to us.Dadfest is honoring their service to America this year in our 10th Annual Car Show, Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20.Veterans will be served first and introduced at our Free Courthouse Cookout and given a small gift on Friday, June 19, at noon, at the Courthouse, 235...
Bruno belongs to Dalia Soliz. 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.

Bruno belongs to Dalia Soliz. 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
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Dadfest is highlighted this week by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Dadfest is next weekend in Hereford and around Deaf Smith County. For updates on the event find Nazarene Family Church or Dadfest on Facebook.

Dadfest is highlighted this week by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Dadfest is next weekend in Hereford and around Deaf Smith County. For updates on the event find Nazarene Family Church or Dadfest on Facebook.

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Sunday, June 14, 2026

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HISD BOARD MEETING MINUTES

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Hereford Indepen - dent School District 601 N. 25 Mile Avenue Hereford, Texas 79045 Regular Board Meeting Minutes -April 27, 2026 6:00 P.M.The Hereford Independent School District held a regular Board meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room of the Administration Building,...
Almadelfina T. De León

Almadelfina T. De León

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Almadelfina De León named HISD Teacher of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
If you want to impact kids positively, get to know them and their ways.Almadelfina T. De León, a bilingual pre-K3 teacher at Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center, has done that so effectively and well she has been named the Hereford Independent School District’s Teacher of the Year for the...
STANTON DEMO BEGINS

STANTON DEMO BEGINS

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STANTON DEMO BEGINS

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Hereford ISD began the process of taking down the Stanton School Building in Hereford last week. In April, the Hereford ISD Board of Trustees voted to begin the demolition process after years of the facility, originally occupied in 1926, sitting empty because of structural issues.
MAKING THE CHANGEBarry Evans of Kress in Swisher County, a cotton and grain sorghum producer, has proved a man ahead of his time, steadily transitioning to dryland farming from irrigated farming in recent years. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

MAKING THE CHANGEBarry Evans of Kress in Swisher County, a cotton and grain sorghum producer, has proved a man ahead of his time, steadily transitioning to dryland farming from irrigated farming in recent years. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Average Deaf Smith County irrigation well flow plunges over 42 percent

Jim Steiert
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A steep decline of the Ogallala aquifer in many of the 16 counties in the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District has been tracked for decades.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Sundays• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, DominoesMondays• Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 900 N. Lee St.• Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill• Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m....

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.May 22 Josue Villa was arrested for aggravated assault with deadly weapon.May 24 Daniel Scott Nava was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG1 greater than or equal to 4 grams, less than 200 grams.May 25 Leonardo Galaviz was arrested for unlawful...
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