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City approves grant apps for crime scene investigation, airport

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
City commissioners authorized a grant application for crime scene investigation equipment and funding for a federally assisted airport project, gave the OK to an incentive contract by the Hereford Economic Development Corporation and a joint election agreement, opted to request proposals for bank...
Help protect vulnerable road users

Help protect vulnerable road users

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Help protect vulnerable road users

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Spring brings out walkers, cyclists and drivers to enjoy the beauty across the state. No matter how you explore Texas, we can help each other stay safe on the road.Texans take care of their neighbors, but far too often people forget to do that when they are behind the wheel.

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.March 3 Carlos Allan Solis Parra was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG2 greater than or equal to 4 grams, less than 400 grams, possession of marijuana less than 2 oz.March 4 Augustine Moreno, Jr., was arrested for possession of controlled substance...
AgTexas Farm Credit Services Returns Patronage to Member-Owners Following Strong Year

AgTexas Farm Credit Services Returns Patronage to Member-Owners Following Strong Year

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AgTexas Farm Credit Services Returns Patronage to Member-Owners Following Strong Year

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member- owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following a successful fiscal year.The cooperative’s Board of Directors approved returning more than $35 million in patronage,...
RUNNING NEW FSA OFFICE--These lovely ladies make the new Farm Service Administration office at 1500 West Park Avenue run. At center is Lori Johnson, who grew up a Hereford girl, although she lives at Nazareth now. She is the FSA County Executive Director. To Mrs. Johnson's left and right are Program Analysts Bailey Urbanczyk and Tay Criswell. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

RUNNING NEW FSA OFFICE--These lovely ladies make the new Farm Service Administration office at 1500 West Park Avenue run. At center is Lori Johnson, who grew up a Hereford girl, although she lives at Nazareth now. She is the FSA County Executive Director. To Mrs. Johnson's left and right are Program Analysts Bailey Urbanczyk and Tay Criswell. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Local girl Lori Urbanczyk Johnson makes good as new FSA Executive Director

Jim Steiert
Friday, March 13, 2026
It’s a new office to work out of and a new County Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency for local farmers to toil with in the person of Lori Johnson, a local girl who has made good in the USDA.Mrs. Johnson came to the post on December 15 of 2025, and the local FSA office was officially...

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HEDC passes on proposal, talks land

Jim Steiert
Friday, March 13, 2026
With just enough members present to conduct business, the Hereford Economic Development Corporation board passed on a proposal by Taylor McAlpine of Leading Edge, discussed a land offer, and heard a report from their executive director during a regular meeting March 4 at the Hereford Civic Center...
Eight of Hereford FFA students gained advocacy skills at Texas FFA Day at the Capital in Austin. The group also worked at the animal shelter the same week, and focused on the FFA Code of Ethics and plenty of content learning in our classrooms. Hereford FFA students are living out the FFA Motto: Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve.

Eight of Hereford FFA students gained advocacy skills at Texas FFA Day at the Capital in Austin. The group also worked at the animal shelter the same week, and focused on the FFA Code of Ethics and plenty of content learning in our classrooms. Hereford FFA students are living out the FFA Motto: Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve.

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Eight of Hereford FFA students

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Hereford Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Hereford Food Pantry to help provide food and assistance to families in need.

Hereford Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Hereford Food Pantry to help provide food and assistance to families in need.

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LIONS SERVE

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Last Chance CEUs offered March 18

Jim Steiert
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Local pesticide applicators are being offered a final opportunity to obtain required Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) through recorded instructional content covering laws and regulations, integrated pest management, drift management, and general pesticide safety at a Last Chance CEU session...
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