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Hospital District to get $1.3 million refund from HHSC

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
There’s nothing like good financial news to brighten up a hospital board meeting, and that’s just what the board of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District received during a regular meeting October 23 in the Board Room of Hereford Regional Medical Center.Board members learned a $1.
HOPED-FOR PRIZES--At first light, if luck is right, and questing hunters are well hidden, trilling sandhill cranes may come, low and back-flapping into the decoys with feet down. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HOPED-FOR PRIZES--At first light, if luck is right, and questing hunters are well hidden, trilling sandhill cranes may come, low and back-flapping into the decoys with feet down. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Here comes ribeye of the sky; Sandhill crane season opens today

Jim Steiert
Friday, October 24, 2025
Another sandhill crane season is upon us, set in motion today, October 25. The allotted days spread before us through January 25 of 2026, marking a time dedicated to seeking a fellowship with these prehistoric-looking and sounding fowl.

Central Church of Christ

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Friday, October 24, 2025
The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the Church or other meeting times, call our minister Denny Sneed @ 806-677-6040.
How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
Across Texas, many school districts are facing the same challenge. The state keeps taking more and more money away from public schools through the way it structures school finance. Hereford ISD is no exception.
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

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Cattle Axe located at 3677 FM 2856 in Hereford. They may be reached at (806) 240-6724. The unique experience at CattleAxe Hereford has indoor axe throwing as well as various game tables.
THAT EVENING GLOW

THAT EVENING GLOW

THAT EVENING GLOW

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
AN OBSERVER'S REWARD--Residents of the Panhandle may have to tolerate dust storms and rough weather on occasion, but there's little doubt that the High Plains also graces the evenings with dramatic skies, made more so by features on the landscape.

HEDC re-elects leadership, will follow similar budget

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Hereford Economic Development Corporation board opted to continue its operations with the same slate of officers, and essentially the same budget as in the last year during a special meeting held October 7 at the Hereford Civic Center.Dr.
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