HELLISH FURY--A threatening black smokenado swirls behind an emergency vehicle on FM 168 south of Buffalo Lake at the height of May 14 and 15 wildfire raging in Randall County. Multiple fire departments including Hereford, Dawn, Bootleg, Hart and Nazareth responded.
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SILENT TRIBUTE--Flags fluttering in local cemeteries this weekend mark a show of respect for those who gave a last full measure of devotion for their country. Take a moment to walk among them and remember. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
Lola belongs to Michelle Mendoza Vera. 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 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY--Newly elected and re-elected city commissioners were sworn in during a special city commission meeting on May 11 at City Hall. Taking the oath of office from left are incumbent City Commissioner Place 2 Angie Alonzo, newly elected At-Large Commissioner Place 6 Margaret Del Toro, newly elected City Commissioner Place 4 Jeremy Lopez, and incumbent At-Large Commissioner Place 5 James Stow. They were sworn in by City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez.
The Hereford, Umbarger and Dawn Volunteer Fire Departments have been busy along with other area departments and first responders battling grass fires that broke out late last week all around the Panhandle. Because of extremely dry conditions fires are spreading rapidly. A full report will be featured in Saturday’s BRAND.
Grave flag decoration Friday
Hereford High School Valedictorian Evelyn Alvarez
Hereford City Manager’s Report ...
Isaac and Rita Walker of Stevens 5-Star Car & Truck Center stand in front of two new 2026 Chevrolet Trax, the same model of car which will be given away to one Hereford High School senior Friday night during Hereford High School graduation.