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Building back water/sewer funds is must-do slow going for city

Fund balances for the City of Hereford for the month ending August 31 showed slow going in building back water and sewer funds according to a report provided by Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins at the October 20 regular meeting of the City Commission.The Water/Sewer Fund was below budgeted...

CSF applications open through Nov. 10

Applications for assistance from the 2025 edition of the Christmas Stocking Fund are now underway and continue through November 10.Application forms are available in English and Spanish at the Panhandle Community Services office, 1011 East Park Avenue, or at the Hereford Food Pantry, 900 North...
STEEL-GRAY ICON--If a good-antlered home-grown in the Panhandle mule deer buck like this one at the nearby Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge doesn't get your heart pumping just a little bit, you could sadly be without a heart when in comes to appreciating outdoor wonders. Good moisture through the spring and summer months over much of the Panhandle bodes well for the upcoming mule deer season. (Photo by Brice West)

STEEL-GRAY ICON--If a good-antlered home-grown in the Panhandle mule deer buck like this one at the nearby Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge doesn't get your heart pumping just a little bit, you could sadly be without a heart when in comes to appreciating outdoor wonders. Good moisture through the spring and summer months over much of the Panhandle bodes well for the upcoming mule deer season. (Photo by Brice West)

Abundant moisture means good mule deer, whitetail prospects in Panhandle-Plains

We’re less than a month away from the opening of the whitetailed deer season, and just before Thanksgiving Day comes the mule deer opener for the Panhandle.
La Madre Mia hostesses for their recent Halloween party and sealed bid auction pictured left to right are: Kathie Kerr, Judy Williams and Teresa Allen. (BRAND Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia hostesses for their recent Halloween party and sealed bid auction pictured left to right are: Kathie Kerr, Judy Williams and Teresa Allen. (BRAND Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia Study Club holds Halloween Party Oct. 23

La Madre Mia Study Club met at Kathie Kerr’s home with Judy Williams and Teresa Allen co-hosting the meeting and Halloween Party on October 23.The members were served finger foods, drinks and pumpkin bundt cake decorated especially for Halloween.The club held their Fall sealed bid auction where...
Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Celebrating excellence across Hereford ISD

There is no shortage of reasons to be proud of Hereford ISD students. Across every campus, students are working hard, showcasing their talents, and making a meaningful difference in their schools and community.Our Mighty Maroon Band has set an impressive standard for excellence this year.
The Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for Panhandle Dental in Hereford. Panhandle Dental is located at 1300 W. Park Avenue and may be reached at (806) 591-3297. (Courtesy photo)

The Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for Panhandle Dental in Hereford. Panhandle Dental is located at 1300 W. Park Avenue and may be reached at (806) 591-3297. (Courtesy photo)

RIBBON CUTTING

Ronin belongs to Yvonne Pena Guerrero. 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.

Ronin belongs to Yvonne Pena Guerrero. 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

Election Day Tuesday for amendments, HISD VATRE

Election Day is Tuesday in Deaf Smith County meaning two things ... votes will be cast and pancakes will be eaten.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for those wanting to have a say in the state’s Constitutional Amendment Election plus a local Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for...