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Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Hereford’s Water Story: Planning Today for Generations to Come More than a century ago, people across Texas and beyond were being told about an extraordinary place on the High Plains. It was a place with fertile soil, level farmland and, seemingly, an ocean of water just beneath their feet.
DON'T YA' LOVE FISHING?-What kid of any age wouldn't want to catch a nice stringer of channel catfish like these? The latest opportunity is upcoming Saturday morning at Josserand Aquatic Park Pond in the Fall installment of the Texas Junior Anglers program locally. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

DON'T YA' LOVE FISHING?-What kid of any age wouldn't want to catch a nice stringer of channel catfish like these? The latest opportunity is upcoming Saturday morning at Josserand Aquatic Park Pond in the Fall installment of the Texas Junior Anglers program locally. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Texas Junior Anglers Fall fishing day Saturday

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Hey kids! Let’s go fishing! Dig those earthworms or stock up on chicken liver—or count on getting your bait needs for catching a good channel catfish provided. Limber up that casting and reeling arm.
Pet spaying, neutering championed for Hereford

Pet spaying, neutering championed for Hereford

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Pet spaying, neutering championed for Hereford

Jim Steiert
Monday, September 14, 2026
You may have noticed an insert in your recent water, sewer and trash bill from the City of Hereford.The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County did a “ride along” in the bill mailing to appeal to city residents to help give dogs and cats in Hereford a healthier future.“Spaying and neutering offer many...

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Monday, September 14, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.September 3 Jose Inez Carrizales was arrested for criminal trespass.September 4 Gabriel Zamora was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG2 less than 1 gram.Porfirio Sanchez was arrested for theft of property less than $2,500 2 or more previous...
Production for Texas aquaculture remains steady, but producers have dealt with a host of challenges related to heat and drought, including higher water input costs, algal blooms and low dissolved oxygen levels due to high temperatures. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Production for Texas aquaculture remains steady, but producers have dealt with a host of challenges related to heat and drought, including higher water input costs, algal blooms and low dissolved oxygen levels due to high temperatures. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION CROP AND WEATHER REPORT

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Monday, September 14, 2026
Texas aquaculture remains steady despite seasonal challenges of drought and excessive heat faced by many producers, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.“Not much new has happened in Texas aquaculture in the last year — no new farms, no new species added, no new laws or regulations —...
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE-- Lori Walderich, a lifelong aviation enthusiast and a commercial and tailwheel-rated pilot who authored “From Idle to Iconic-Ideas to Help Small Airports Thrive” and leads IdeaStudio joins City Manager Ryan Polster in hopes that more private jets will be housed at and make use of Hereford Municipal Airport.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE-- Lori Walderich, a lifelong aviation enthusiast and a commercial and tailwheel-rated pilot who authored “From Idle to Iconic-Ideas to Help Small Airports Thrive” and leads IdeaStudio joins City Manager Ryan Polster in hopes that more private jets will be housed at and make use of Hereford Municipal Airport.

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Commission approves branding contract for Municipal Airport

Jim Steiert
Monday, September 14, 2026
When Hereford City Manager Ryan Polster came on duty in 2025, just in time to work on his first fiscal year budget locally, he left no doubt that he considered the Hereford Municipal Airport a diamond in the rough with a promising future.During a Special meeting on August 27 city commissioners...
Back to School Incentives

Back to School Incentives

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Back to School Incentives

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
Back to School Incentives Hereford ISD is once again placing a strong focus on attendance this school year because, simply put, students have to be at school in order to learn.We saw some great progress last year, and we want to keep that momentum going by continuing to use incentives to encourage...
WHERE IT COMES FROM--This chart, supplied to city commissioners for a Special Meeting August 27, shows where revenue sources for the General Fund originate.

WHERE IT COMES FROM--This chart, supplied to city commissioners for a Special Meeting August 27, shows where revenue sources for the General Fund originate.

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City ratifies property tax increase, approves budget

Jim Steiert
Monday, September 14, 2026
Short one member in the absence of Place Five representative James Stow, Hereford city commissioners ratified a property tax rate increase, approved a $26-plus million budget for the new Fiscal Year beginning October 1 with one vote in opposition, gave the nod to the budget for the Hereford...
There will be a Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School on Sept. 16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Randall County in Canyon. (Kay Ledbetter/Texas A&M AgriLife)

There will be a Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School on Sept. 16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Randall County in Canyon. (Kay Ledbetter/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School set for Sept. 16 in Canyon

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Texas Panhandle wheat producers can sharpen their scouting skills at the Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Randall County, 200 N. Brown Road in Canyon.The program is offered annually by AgriLife...
TEXAS A&M PET TALK

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TEXAS A&M PET TALK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
When a pet is injured or suddenly becomes ill, the first few minutes can make a difference.
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