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The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping is one of the biggest annual events in Hereford and in the Texas Panhandle. (BRAND photo)

The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping is one of the biggest annual events in Hereford and in the Texas Panhandle. (BRAND photo)

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Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation moving annual roping event to May

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Spicer Gripp Committee is excited to announce that beginning in 2027, the annual Spicer Gripp Memorial will be held the first full weekend in May, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the Panhandle’s premier western events.
HAVE A LOOK--Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins hands out the latest version of anticipated expenditures in the city budget to Commissioners Margaret Del Toro and James Stow as City Manager Ryan Polster looks on during a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission August 10 at City Hall. It was a start early and stay late session. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HAVE A LOOK--Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins hands out the latest version of anticipated expenditures in the city budget to Commissioners Margaret Del Toro and James Stow as City Manager Ryan Polster looks on during a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission August 10 at City Hall. It was a start early and stay late session. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Hereford’s M&O, I&S funds reviewed

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 15, 2026
City commissioners started early, broke for supper, and stayed late doing a line-by-line review of the proposed city budget for 2026-2027 during a special meeting August 10 at City Hall.

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City, irrigation wells show drastic declines

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 15, 2026
n Irrigating corn is now impracticalAmidst ongoing drought, local information sources indicate that City of Hereford Ogallala aquifer wells have dropped 75 percent in capacity in the past two years.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant official What CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American-Statesman reported.In a joint announcement last week, Space X and Tesla unveiled an initial $16.
ALL IN: WELLNESS

ALL IN: WELLNESS

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ALL IN: WELLNESS

All In Kerrie Womble Steiert
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi, Indian LeaderBryan Johnson, best known as the “Don’t Die” guy, has recently been diagnosed with gastritis, an incurable autoimmune disease that attacks the stomach’s lining.
Hereford’s Team won in both of its matches in Lubbock bring its overall record to 8-4. Emma Council clinched the 10th win against Lubbock Coronado this morning as The Herd finished with a dominant 18-1 victory. Nataly Cervantes won in both singles and doubles this afternoon, securing the 10th win and helping The Herd finish with an 11-8 win over Lubbock Monterey. Also pictured is team member Macy Betzen. (Courtesy photo)

Hereford’s Team won in both of its matches in Lubbock bring its overall record to 8-4. Emma Council clinched the 10th win against Lubbock Coronado this morning as The Herd finished with a dominant 18-1 victory. Nataly Cervantes won in both singles and doubles this afternoon, securing the 10th win and helping The Herd finish with an 11-8 win over Lubbock Monterey. Also pictured is team member Macy Betzen. (Courtesy photo)

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LUBBOCK TENNIS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Congratulations to the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board Beauty Spots of the Month for July. Residential- the home of Jonathan and Marissa Zambrano at 2107 Plains, and Business- Deaf Smith County Museum at 400 Sampson St.

Congratulations to the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board Beauty Spots of the Month for July. Residential- the home of Jonathan and Marissa Zambrano at 2107 Plains, and Business- Deaf Smith County Museum at 400 Sampson St.

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BEAUTY SPOTS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

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Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The end of summer Hereford Jubilee sponsored by the Deaf Smith Historical Society is coming up Saturday (August 15) in and around Dameron Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Activities kick off with a parade following the traditional route through downtown at 10 a.m.
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