News

Hereford High School’s SkillsUSA Law Enforcement team competed at the SkillsUSA Texas District 3 Competition. Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl 1st Place - Alonso Castro, Felipe Jaquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Nahomy Rodriguez, Macy Betzen and Victoria Castro.

Hereford High School’s SkillsUSA Law Enforcement team competed at the SkillsUSA Texas District 3 Competition. Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl 1st Place - Alonso Castro, Felipe Jaquez, Carlos Rodriguez, Nahomy Rodriguez, Macy Betzen and Victoria Castro.

SKILLS USA

Road packer attachment purchase, road crossings approved by Commission

Purchase of a packer attachment for a road grader and granting permission for two water line projects to cross county roads occupied Deaf Smith County commissioners at their February 24 regular meeting at the Deaf Smith County Courthouse County Courtroom.Precinct 2 Commissioner Jerry O’Connor...
Cooper belongs to Annette Limas Villarreal. 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.

Cooper belongs to Annette Limas Villarreal. 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.

Pet Pic of the Week

WT President Wendler Offers Update on Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

WT President Wendler Offers Update on Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

WT President Wendler Offers Update on Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler provided an update on the progress of maintaining Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum’s presence on the University campus.The museum was closed in March 2025 due to serious fire and life safety concerns following an inspection by the state fire...
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Panhandle Dental of Hereford. Panhandle Dental is located at 1300 W. Park Avenue and may be reached at (806) 583-3092. Panhandle Dental believes every patient deserves individualized attention and comprehensive care.
Whiteface of the Week

Whiteface of the Week

Whiteface of the Week

Congratulations to Hereford High School Junior Macy Betzen for taking first place in Job Demonstration at the Skills USA District 3 Competition.

Ramirez makes University of Nebraska Dean’s List

Kaileena Ramirez of Hereford has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.Ramirez, a freshman majoring in art, was named to the Dean's List for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.Qualification for the...
LAYING THE FACTS ON--Debra Whitley and Crista Worley of Forvis Mazars auditors discusses facts relative to the year-end financial audit for 2025 at the February 19 meeting of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board as hospital CEO Candice Smith and Administrative Assistant Jodi Jordan look on. Whitley was effusive in her praise of CEO Candice Smith in pursuing a refund owed to the Hospital District by the state. (Photo by Jim Steiert))

LAYING THE FACTS ON--Debra Whitley and Crista Worley of Forvis Mazars auditors discusses facts relative to the year-end financial audit for 2025 at the February 19 meeting of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board as hospital CEO Candice Smith and Administrative Assistant Jodi Jordan look on. Whitley was effusive in her praise of CEO Candice Smith in pursuing a refund owed to the Hospital District by the state. (Photo by Jim Steiert))

Audit report is complimentary of hospital district staff

Debra Whitley and Crista Worley of Forvis Mazars had the focused attention of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board as they presented details of the year-end financial audit for 2025 at the February 19 meeting of the board.Discussion from the auditors was largely positive and complimentary...

Deaf Smith County Grand Jury Indictments

Grand Jury Indictments for February 11, 2026 Cause No. CR-2026B- 017 - Fabian Rosas Toscano Charge: Possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram.Cause No. CR-2026B- 018 - Ricardo Ruiz - Charge: Possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram.Cause No.