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Regulations comment, Grassland Incentive deadlines nearing

Regulations comment, Grassland Incentive deadlines nearing

Regulations comment, Grassland Incentive deadlines nearing

Jim Steiert
Friday, March 13, 2026
Deadlines are approaching for comments on proposed hunting regulations and application for the Panhandle Grassland Incentive Program, both through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the latter also including Quail Forever, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the U.S.
Last week, Hereford’s own R.J. Estrada officially signed to continue his football and academic career at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. RJ’s dedication, hard work, and commitment on and off the field have earned him the opportunity to play at the next level while pursuing his education. (Courtesy photo)

Last week, Hereford’s own R.J. Estrada officially signed to continue his football and academic career at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. RJ’s dedication, hard work, and commitment on and off the field have earned him the opportunity to play at the next level while pursuing his education. (Courtesy photo)

FOOTBALL SIGNING

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen does a duck wake up?At the quack of dawn! How do you make an egg roll? You push it! Why did the baby strawberry cry?Because his parents were in a jam!Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb!
RUNNING NEW FSA OFFICE--These lovely ladies make the new Farm Service Administration office at 1500 West Park Avenue run. At center is Lori Johnson, who grew up a Hereford girl, although she lives at Nazareth now. She is the FSA County Executive Director. To Mrs. Johnson's left and right are Program Analysts Bailey Urbanczyk and Tay Criswell. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

RUNNING NEW FSA OFFICE--These lovely ladies make the new Farm Service Administration office at 1500 West Park Avenue run. At center is Lori Johnson, who grew up a Hereford girl, although she lives at Nazareth now. She is the FSA County Executive Director. To Mrs. Johnson's left and right are Program Analysts Bailey Urbanczyk and Tay Criswell. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Local girl Lori Urbanczyk Johnson makes good as new FSA Executive Director

Jim Steiert
Friday, March 13, 2026
It’s a new office to work out of and a new County Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency for local farmers to toil with in the person of Lori Johnson, a local girl who has made good in the USDA.Mrs.

HEDC passes on proposal, talks land

Jim Steiert
Friday, March 13, 2026
With just enough members present to conduct business, the Hereford Economic Development Corporation board passed on a proposal by Taylor McAlpine of Leading Edge, discussed a land offer, and heard a report from their executive director during a regular meeting March 4 at the Hereford Civic Center...
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Financial Focus

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s future.
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