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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.March 3 Carlos Allan Solis Parra was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG2 greater than or equal to 4 grams, less than 400 grams, possession of marijuana less than 2 oz.March 4 Augustine Moreno, Jr., was arrested for possession of controlled substance...
Regulations comment, Grassland Incentive deadlines nearing

Regulations comment, Grassland Incentive deadlines nearing

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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. Fish and...
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)

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FOOTBALL SIGNING

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Friday, March 13, 2026
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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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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?
AgTexas Farm Credit Services Returns Patronage to Member-Owners Following Strong Year

AgTexas Farm Credit Services Returns Patronage to Member-Owners Following Strong Year

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AgTexas Farm Credit Services Returns Patronage to Member-Owners Following Strong Year

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Friday, March 13, 2026
AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member- owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following a successful fiscal year.The cooperative’s Board of Directors approved returning more than $35 million in patronage,...
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)

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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. Johnson came to the post on December 15 of 2025, and the local FSA office was officially...

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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...
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
“Never miss an opportunity to say a word of congratulations to someone”.--Lyndon Baines JohnsonMarch 1958The first game in the highly anticipated basketball match in Austin did not end well for the Hereford Whitefaces as they lost the 73-66 semi-final game with the Waxahachie Indians on Friday...
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