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News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Simple budgeting tips that fit real lifeIf you've just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn't making you as happy as you'd hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need.
Herd drops home opener to Plainview

Herd drops home opener to Plainview

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Herd drops home opener to Plainview

Jeff Smith
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Hereford Whitefaces welcomed the Plainview Bulldogs to Whiteface Field last Friday night for their first home game of the season, and fell to the Bulldogs 34-17.Hereford opened the game with a three-and-out on their first possession, and much of the first quarter was a back-and-forth slug fest,...

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HERD CROSS COUNTRY

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Results from the Dimmitt Meet held Friday, Sept. 4 The Hereford Cross Country teams turned in a strong showing at the Dimmitt Invitational on Friday, September 4, with the Herd claiming the boys team championship and the Lady Whitefaces finishing second overall.Hereford placed three runners inside...
Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

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Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Hereford’s Water Story: Planning Today for Generations to Come More than a century ago, people across Texas and beyond were being told about an extraordinary place on the High Plains. It was a place with fertile soil, level farmland and, seemingly, an ocean of water just beneath their feet.
DON'T YA' LOVE FISHING?-What kid of any age wouldn't want to catch a nice stringer of channel catfish like these? The latest opportunity is upcoming Saturday morning at Josserand Aquatic Park Pond in the Fall installment of the Texas Junior Anglers program locally. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

DON'T YA' LOVE FISHING?-What kid of any age wouldn't want to catch a nice stringer of channel catfish like these? The latest opportunity is upcoming Saturday morning at Josserand Aquatic Park Pond in the Fall installment of the Texas Junior Anglers program locally. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Texas Junior Anglers Fall fishing day Saturday

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Hey kids! Let’s go fishing! Dig those earthworms or stock up on chicken liver—or count on getting your bait needs for catching a good channel catfish provided. Limber up that casting and reeling arm.
Pet spaying, neutering championed for Hereford

Pet spaying, neutering championed for Hereford

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Pet spaying, neutering championed for Hereford

Jim Steiert
Monday, September 14, 2026
You may have noticed an insert in your recent water, sewer and trash bill from the City of Hereford.The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County did a “ride along” in the bill mailing to appeal to city residents to help give dogs and cats in Hereford a healthier future.“Spaying and neutering offer many...

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.September 3 Jose Inez Carrizales was arrested for criminal trespass.September 4 Gabriel Zamora was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG2 less than 1 gram.Porfirio Sanchez was arrested for theft of property less than $2,500 2 or more previous...

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Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor,
Monday, September 14, 2026
Last week, the Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 10year anniversary of El Vaquero Restaurant on Park Ave. As part of the celebration, the Chamber presented a framed dollar representing the first dollar earned by the business and took pictures of the owners and several of their employees.
BLUEWING NUMBERS DOWN--Blue-winged teal are the second smallest duck in North America and are highly distinctive during flight due to their bright blue wing patch. When they arrive in September, drakes and hens are colored much alike. Drakes later sport blue heads and a white crescent in front of the eye in breeding plumage. Populations are highly responsive to wetland conditions and in this year’s dry times, numbers are down.

BLUEWING NUMBERS DOWN--Blue-winged teal are the second smallest duck in North America and are highly distinctive during flight due to their bright blue wing patch. When they arrive in September, drakes and hens are colored much alike. Drakes later sport blue heads and a white crescent in front of the eye in breeding plumage. Populations are highly responsive to wetland conditions and in this year’s dry times, numbers are down.

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Blue-winged Teal population continues to decline

Jim Steiert
Monday, September 14, 2026
Despite sparse rainfall and dry playas the Texas early teal season is opening soon and will run September 19–27. This year marks a second reduced nine-day season due to the lower population estimate for blue-winged teal. Bag limit is six daily of blue-winged, green-winged, or cinnamon teal.
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