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Northwest Pump Station tank down for repairs

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The process of maintenance and repair of the city’s elevated and ground water storage tanks continues. USG Water Solutions is restoring city water storage tanks.On Monday of this week the City of Hereford began renovation work on the Northwest Pump Station ground storage tank.
Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

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Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 1, 2026
With one vote no and one abstention, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board voted to grant ten-year tax abatements to Intersect Power and Google LLC during a highlight portion of their regular monthly meeting at the Hereford Regional Medical Center Board Room July 23.Tax abatement agreements...
Khloe and Killer belong to Prescillia Valadez. 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.

Khloe and Killer belong to Prescillia Valadez. 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

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Saturday, August 1, 2026
TYING A TROUT GETTER-In happy times of yesteryear 4-H adventure, Judith Jones came to Hereford to share her fly tying skills and know-how with lucky members of the Trailblazers 4-H Club. Her generosity made an impression. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

TYING A TROUT GETTER-In happy times of yesteryear 4-H adventure, Judith Jones came to Hereford to share her fly tying skills and know-how with lucky members of the Trailblazers 4-H Club. Her generosity made an impression. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Swapping stories with Judy, a lady of dry fly creation

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Saturday, August 1, 2026
By Jim SteiertContributing WriterI remember times of visiting and co-presenting with my friend Judith Jones ---she a Texas Master Naturalist of consummate skills in bird watching and wildflower identification.
Plan approved by voters falls $154 billion short of immediate Texas water needs

Plan approved by voters falls $154 billion short of immediate Texas water needs

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Plan approved by voters falls $154 billion short of immediate Texas water needs

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Additional reporting by Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Colleen DeGuzman and Alejandra Martinez Texas Tribune Hereford must acquire additional water rights in the immediate future, as must many Panhandle and South Plains cities.That need is evident in the 50year 2026 State Water Plan.The state’s sixth...

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Church

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Saturday, August 1, 2026
Central Church of ChristPsalm 94 tells us a lot about the Lord. He is the shaper of the human ear and the designer of human eyes (94:9). It is He who teaches man knowledge and disciplines the nations (94:10). He is judge of the earth (94:2). This ancient Hebrew poem calls on all of us to understand.

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Hospital Board orders November election, authorizes bed decommissioning

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
While tax abatement occupied much of their time, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board had other business to deal with at their July 23 meeting, including ordering a November 3 election for choosing hospital board members and reviewing and approving financial statements and statistical...

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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has selected a proposed portfolio of new power generation projects designed to provide reliable power, manage costs and deliver long-term customer value.The proposed portfolio includes 3,928...
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