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WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

Johnny has learned how to communicate his wants and needs. Johnny has also learned how to regulate his emotions whenever he is upset. He now asks for help with his problems. Proud of your hard work Johnny!
Baby belongs to Cassandra Ramos. 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.

Baby belongs to Cassandra Ramos. 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.

Pet Pic of the Week

Pet Pic of the Week
This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Samaritan Hospice. This week the Hereford Elks Lodge made a generous donation to Samaritan Hospice in Hereford. Their commitment to charitable giving is a blessing to our organization and the community. Brenda Blacksher and Cookie Reyes-Taylor presented a plaque of appreciation to Jennifer Rampley for the Elks Lodge.

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Samaritan Hospice. This week the Hereford Elks Lodge made a generous donation to Samaritan Hospice in Hereford. Their commitment to charitable giving is a blessing to our organization and the community. Brenda Blacksher and Cookie Reyes-Taylor presented a plaque of appreciation to Jennifer Rampley for the Elks Lodge.

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
PITCHING FOR SEED MONEY--Dr. Lekha George, MD, right, and Leo Garcia, third year medical student with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center proposed a community health and workforce development initiative and requested startup money from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation by May 2. The HEDC board tabled the matter until it can consult with other local bodies. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

PITCHING FOR SEED MONEY--Dr. Lekha George, MD, right, and Leo Garcia, third year medical student with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center proposed a community health and workforce development initiative and requested startup money from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation by May 2. The HEDC board tabled the matter until it can consult with other local bodies. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HEDC approves $110,000 grant for Parson’s Steak House

The Hereford Economic Development Corporation gave the thumbs-up to a generous grant to a restaurant that is a local institution, but tabled action on a Healthy Hereford pitch and a JJ’s Food Truck proposal during a regular meeting April 1 at the Hereford Civic Center Executive Board Room.
West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler, left, and Pamp Young, right, assistant vice president for human resources, celebrate the WT student employees of the year: Landry Posey, second from left, undergraduate student employee of the year, and Jessica Kenedy, second from right, graduate assistant of the year.

West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler, left, and Pamp Young, right, assistant vice president for human resources, celebrate the WT student employees of the year: Landry Posey, second from left, undergraduate student employee of the year, and Jessica Kenedy, second from right, graduate assistant of the year.

WT’s Top Student Employees for 2025-2026 Honored

An undergraduate who has made crucial contributions to campus safety and a graduate assistant who seamlessly took the reins when her boss fell ill were honored April 6 as West Texas A&M University’s top student workers.
MAKING HEADLINES

MAKING HEADLINES

MAKING HEADLINES

FOUR DECADES PLUS--(Left) Long-time Deaf Smith County Justice of the Peace Karen Boren was honored at a retirement reception in the District Courtroom of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse Tuesday, March 31 after having served just under 41 years in law enforcement and civil justice locally.
Bond 2026 Projects

Bond 2026 Projects

Bond 2026 Projects

I have been in Hereford for almost two years now and one consistent comment I have heard from community and staff members has been: New High School.
2026 HHS UIL Academic team outside the high school, surrounding the mascot.

2026 HHS UIL Academic team outside the high school, surrounding the mascot.

Hereford UIL Academic Teams continue winning legacy

Hereford High School’s UIL Current Issues and Events and Social Studies teams won District titles at the 4A District 4 Academic competition held at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas, on March 27.
Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

The Deaf Smith County Hospital District board learned February was a little better month for Hereford Regional Medical Center and Hereford Rural Health Clinic, but the hospital and clinic are still experiencing a slower fiscal year than would be hoped.
PASTURE TALK

PASTURE TALK

PASTURE TALK

A scorching day in the pasture often leads horses and livestock to find cooling relief in the mud. But while playing in the mud may seem harmless, large animals’ attempts to cool off may offer up the opportunity for the bacteria that cause tetanus to creep into existing wounds.Dr.