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Residents of Deaf Smith County had an opportunity to hear from an array of candidates for local and state offices running in the March Primary up close and personal at the Deaf Smith County Republican Candidates Forum Thursday, January 29 at the Hereford Civic Center. More pictures on pages 8-9. (BRAND photo/Jim Steiert)

Residents of Deaf Smith County had an opportunity to hear from an array of candidates for local and state offices running in the March Primary up close and personal at the Deaf Smith County Republican Candidates Forum Thursday, January 29 at the Hereford Civic Center. More pictures on pages 8-9. (BRAND photo/Jim Steiert)

CANDIDATE FORUM

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads

Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads

Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads

Jim Steiert
Friday, January 30, 2026
Deaf Smith County Commissioners passed a resolution expressing support for introduction of legislation to fund improving county roads, approved an addendum to software for the District Clerk’s office, and gave the OK for payments for flooring in the Juvenile Probation office and to the City of...

Fire in winter storm destroys home

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
A structure fire at 7:30 p.m. January 24 in the midst of the frigid weather that hit Hereford and much of Texas for several days destroyed the home of Javier and Cristina Macias Armendariz at 300 Kibbe in Hereford.The one story structure was destroyed in the blaze.
Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Facilities Committee Meeting Recap and the Road Ahead

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
Last Thursday night, our school district welcomed community members to a facilities committee meeting to continue discussions about the possibility of calling a bond election for a new high school. This marked the third public meeting held on this topic.
AG IN THE CLASSROOM

AG IN THE CLASSROOM

AG IN THE CLASSROOM

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Hereford FFA officers and a few seniors enjoyed hosting area fourth graders at the annual Ag in the Classroom January 22 sponsored by Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau. Thank you to the students who volunteered and brought animals to teach about the food and fiber that livestock provide.
Sheri Blankenship, Mother of the Bride-elect, Bride-elect Lanae Blankenship, Krissy Vinson, Mother of the Groomelect

Sheri Blankenship, Mother of the Bride-elect, Bride-elect Lanae Blankenship, Krissy Vinson, Mother of the Groomelect

Bridal shower held for Blankenship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A Bridal shower in honor of Bride-elect Lanae Blankenship was held at the E.B. Black House on Saturday, January 17.
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