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Izak Dominguez took first place in the 110-meter Hurdles.

Izak Dominguez took first place in the 110-meter Hurdles.

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HEREFORD INVITATIONAL

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Hereford Invitational 2026 BOYS Results Varsity Team 3rd Place 80 PointsIzak Dominguez 1st Place 110 Hurdles 1600 Relay 1st Place Jaxon Lucio, Hilario Sarmiento, Isacc Payan, Brandon Almaraz Brix Machen 1st Place High Jump Eddie Becerril 2nd Place Triple Jump, 6th Place 200 Meters Abel Toscano 2nd...
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)

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

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.
by By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter

by By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Most folks think the Texas Legislature starts when the gavel drops in January.But if you’ve been around this process long enough, you know better.The real work — the kind that shapes what lawmakers will spend their time on — starts long before session ever begins.
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.

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WT’s Top Student Employees for 2025-2026 Honored

Chip Chandler
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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

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MAKING HEADLINES

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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

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Bond 2026 Projects

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.

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Hereford UIL Academic Teams continue winning legacy

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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

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Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Jim Steiert
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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.
LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states IllinoisThis is how Chicago got started. A bunch of people in New York said, “Gee, I’m enjoying the crime and the poverty, but it just isn’t cold enough.
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY--Curious school kids can learn a ton participating in outdoor adventures where they get to see and even feel fascinating critters and plants. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY--Curious school kids can learn a ton participating in outdoor adventures where they get to see and even feel fascinating critters and plants. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Kids of all ages need to go outdoors and learn from nature

Jim Steiert
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Planning is underway for a nearly-end-of-school outing to the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge for a passel of third graders from Aikman Elementary in May.For the kids, it will be a chance to get outside and away from that darned classroom in the countdown to the end of school.
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