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This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on the City of Hereford. Today there is a Free Scrap Tire Clean-Up Event. City and County residents are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of old tires at no cost.

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on the City of Hereford. Today there is a Free Scrap Tire Clean-Up Event. City and County residents are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of old tires at no cost.

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
“Nostalgic memories, even when they may have a tinge of sadness, allow us to understand where we have been in our lives and the people we have gotten to know along the way”.--Nicholas D.
Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.March 30 Jorge Luis Mendiola was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram.David Ortega was arrested for prohibited substance in a correctional facility, driving while intoxicated 3rd or more.
FUTURE SHADE--City personnel are seen planting a tree in this file photo from 2025 when an effort to plant more trees in Hereford was launched. Ten more 15-gallon trees are to be planted April 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

FUTURE SHADE--City personnel are seen planting a tree in this file photo from 2025 when an effort to plant more trees in Hereford was launched. Ten more 15-gallon trees are to be planted April 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Arbor Day planting, tree giveaway being done by City

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The City of Hereford is staging two tree-oriented events including a tree planting on Arbor Day, April 24, and the city’s first annual Tree Giveaway on May 1. Trees for the giveaway were available on a first come first served basis, and all available trees have been reserved at one per recipient.
La Madre Mia hostesses and program speaker for their recent meeting at the John Bunch complex (pictured left to right) are: Cathy Bunch, Jill Harrison and Melinda Bridge. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia hostesses and program speaker for their recent meeting at the John Bunch complex (pictured left to right) are: Cathy Bunch, Jill Harrison and Melinda Bridge. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia Study Club hears program on John Bunch Complex, future plans

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at the John Bunch Complex with Melinda Bridge and Jill Harrison co-hosting for their regular meeting on April 9. Cathy Bunch gave the program with the theme Take Me Out to the Ballpark.

Central Church of Christ

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.; and the Sunday evening worship begins at 5:00 p.m. We also meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
PROMPTING PUSHBACK--Construction of large data centers in widespread areas of Texas is beginning to stir pushback from residents. Misgivings are arising about giving huge tax breaks to “billionaire big guys” while the basic taxpayer can’t get any consideration.

PROMPTING PUSHBACK--Construction of large data centers in widespread areas of Texas is beginning to stir pushback from residents. Misgivings are arising about giving huge tax breaks to “billionaire big guys” while the basic taxpayer can’t get any consideration.

A News Analysis Part 1

Jim Steiert
Saturday, April 11, 2026
There’s a cringe factor in the words tax abatement. Put-upon local taxpayers wonder what’s the long-term benefit to them from tax payment postponements for “big guys” to attract wind and solar energy and data centers locally, statewide and nationally.

Scrap tire disposal April 18

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Deaf Smith County residents can get in on the opportunity to dispose of debris around their property on Saturday, April 18 as the City of Hereford and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission sponsor their second scrap tire and brush cleanup event of the Spring to run Saturday, April 18 at the...
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