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AWAITING IMMUNITY--Cackling and Canada geese flush from the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond, the site of goose mortalities in December from Avian Influenza. Goose mortalities have also occurred in Amarillo and Lubbock. As geese stay exposed over a longer time period, immunity is apparently building in the population and fewer mortalities are expected as spring migration builds. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

AWAITING IMMUNITY--Cackling and Canada geese flush from the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond, the site of goose mortalities in December from Avian Influenza. Goose mortalities have also occurred in Amarillo and Lubbock. As geese stay exposed over a longer time period, immunity is apparently building in the population and fewer mortalities are expected as spring migration builds. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Avian influenza waterfowl deaths noted in Panhandle, on South Plains

Jim Steiert
Friday, February 20, 2026
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to be indicated in waterfowl in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, particularly on municipal water bodies.The City of Hereford issued an advisory to residents on December 9 after sick and dying birds were noted at the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond.
HERD TENNIS

HERD TENNIS

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HERD TENNIS

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Hereford’s varsity tennis team did very well earlier in February at the Novice Kniffen Invitational, earning overall runner up honors.
HERD JV TENNIS

HERD JV TENNIS

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HERD JV TENNIS

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Hereford High School JV athletes earned several awards at the JV Randall Love Tournament Feb. 10. Above, in Boys Doubles Adrian Ramos and Steven Weng took second place. In Girls Singles (above, right) Finley Dance also took second place.

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Church

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Central Church of ChristJeff Blackmon, Publisher, publisher@herefordbrand.comThe Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford.
La Madre Mia holds Valentine’s Party

La Madre Mia holds Valentine’s Party

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La Madre Mia holds Valentine’s Party

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at the Hereford Country Club for their annual Valentine’s Party, with the Social Committee co-hosting (Cathy Bunch, Kathie Kerr, Lauri Paetzold, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Glenda Marcum and Junie Wagner) for the February 12 meeting.
By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
“By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day”.--Robert FrostFebruary 1958“We Got Kids” was the headline to share news that Hereford’s Public Schools enrollment was increasing faster than both the state and national rates.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

State Capital Highlights
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Paxton, Crockett leading in primary polls Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective primary campaigns for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released released last week by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs,...
by By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter

by By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter

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Why the Rural Texas Vote Matters Most in the Primary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
For many rural Texans, elections can feel like a formality. By the time November rolls around, the outcome often seems decided. But that’s exactly why the primary election matters more than any other vote you will cast.In much of rural Texas, the primary is the election of consequence.

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Your credit score can play a surprisingly big role in your financial life. From renting an apartment to getting a cellphone plan, your credit score can open doors or close them.Your credit score predicts how likely you are to pay bills on time.
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