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IT'S IN THE DETAILS--City commissioners examine a preliminary version of the proposed new city budget during a regular commission meeting July 6. In the foreground, City Attorney Audie Sciumbato and City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez pore over the details as well. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

IT'S IN THE DETAILS--City commissioners examine a preliminary version of the proposed new city budget during a regular commission meeting July 6. In the foreground, City Attorney Audie Sciumbato and City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez pore over the details as well. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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City water grant application approved, departments present budget requests

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
City commissioners looked to the future in multiple respects at a regular meeting July 6 in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, acting on possible future water supply and working on the budget for the upcoming new fiscal year, as well as addressing service fees for recreational vehicles.
Pasture mealybugs are expanding rapidly and damaging pastures in a growing number of Texas counties. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Pasture mealybugs are expanding rapidly and damaging pastures in a growing number of Texas counties. (Hannah Harrison/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Pasture mealybug raises alarm for Texas livestock producers

Leslee Hackett
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
As Texas producers come to grips with the threat of New World screwworm, another new invasive pest — pasture mealybug — is casting a growing shadow over the state’s forage and livestock industries, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

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HRMC finance correction spells loss for May

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
A bookkeeping correction meant showing a loss for May for Hereford Regional Medical Center in what would otherwise have been a more positive month.That was the word from Chief Financial Officer Paul Gafford to the full Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board at their regular meeting June 25.
Rufus belongs to Leah Jean Dawson. 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.

Rufus belongs to Leah Jean Dawson. 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.

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Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.June 10 Christian Alvino Cervantez was arrested for interfere with emergency required for assist with previous conviction, parole violation.June 14 Joel Mejia was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram.

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Sales tax receipts up slightly in May, June

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Sales tax receipts for the Hereford Economic Development Corporation for May and June were both up somewhat but may prove “nip and tuck” to meet the amount budgeted for the current fiscal year budget according to the latest sales tax comparison presented at the July 1 meeting of the body.
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