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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman...
Hereford ISD wrapped up its wrestling camp last week with dozens of local students participating in wrestling activities.

Hereford ISD wrapped up its wrestling camp last week with dozens of local students participating in wrestling activities.

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WRESTLING CAMP

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
MIGRANT PROGRAM

MIGRANT PROGRAM

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MIGRANT PROGRAM

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Hereford ISD’s Migrant Education Program took 19 students to Austin to participate in the Close-Up Austin/Texas Academy Program . This Academy aims to build students’ sense of connection to the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
Congratulations to Hereford High School graduate Ja'Deion High (third row, third from left) on being selected to the final roster for the 2026 U.S. Men's National Flag Football Team! Ja'Deion will represent the United States at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Flag Football World Championship this August in Düsseldorf, Germany. A former Whiteface standout and Texas Tech Red Raider, Ja'Deion continues to make Hereford proud on the national stage.

Congratulations to Hereford High School graduate Ja'Deion High (third row, third from left) on being selected to the final roster for the 2026 U.S. Men's National Flag Football Team! Ja'Deion will represent the United States at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Flag Football World Championship this August in Düsseldorf, Germany. A former Whiteface standout and Texas Tech Red Raider, Ja'Deion continues to make Hereford proud on the national stage.

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HIGH NAMED TO NATIONALS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

By Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

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Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Building for the Future: Investing in Infrastructure, Parks, and Financial Strength Summer is one of the best times of the year, and I hope everyone is enjoying vacations, family gatherings, and the many activities that make this season special.
City salutes firefighters, eyes initial budget for new fiscal year

City salutes firefighters, eyes initial budget for new fiscal year

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City salutes firefighters, eyes initial budget for new fiscal year

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Down two members, the Hereford City Commission saluted the spring efforts of Hereford volunteer firefighters against wildfires in the area, heard preliminaries on the budget for the upcoming new fiscal year, approved a pair of rezoning requests, approved re-appointments to the Building Code Board...
Chris Marnell Hartley

Chris Marnell Hartley

Chris Marnell Hartley

News Staff
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1955-2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Marnell Hartley, who departed this world on June 21, 2026.Chris was born on October 12, 1955 in Canyon, Texas.

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250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Proclamation

Proclamation
Saturday, June 27, 2026
WHEREAS, the United States of America was founded upon principles of liberty, justice, and faith, including the fundamental and God-given right to freely worship according to one’s conscience; and WHEREAS, in 2026 our nation marks 250 years of religious freedom, recognizing the enduring commitment...
NATURALIST SURPRISES--No telling what participants of the annual Nazareth German Fest Playa Tour might find in the playa at the Ogallala Commons Playa Classroom south of Nazareth on July 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The tour always includes in time to partake of the German Sausage Dinner at the Nazareth Community Hall.

NATURALIST SURPRISES--No telling what participants of the annual Nazareth German Fest Playa Tour might find in the playa at the Ogallala Commons Playa Classroom south of Nazareth on July 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The tour always includes in time to partake of the German Sausage Dinner at the Nazareth Community Hall.

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Nazareth German Festival Playa Tour is July 11

Jim Steiert
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The annual Nazareth German Festival Playa Tour could be a “dryland” version this season come Saturday, July 11. Rainfall could certainly change things, but current plans are to center activities around the Ogallala Commons Playa Classroom south of Nazareth from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
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