SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER

Dec. 18 the Hereford ISD Superintendent’s Council students packed care packages for the residents at Hereford Nursing & Rehab and delivered them. The group also stopped by HISD board member Carolyn Waters’ house to drop off her Christmas gift.

Warm, dry holiday weather elevates wildfire risk across Texas

Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, along with freezecured grasses are raising wildfire risks during the holidays across the Lone Star State, the Texas A&M Forest Service warns.Texas is forecast to experience unusually warm and dry weather during this holiday season.

HERD HOOPS

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS

A Reminder of the Importance of Attendance

On December 15, 2025 the Hereford ISD Board of Trustees approved a calendar change that affects the start of the 2nd semester. Because of needed update requirements from the State of Texas, January 5, 2026 will now be a staff development day for all staff members to report to the Varsity gym at 9 a.

Child Welfare Board brings back Angel Tree

The Deaf Smith County Child Welfare Board is proud to announce the return of our annual Angel Tree for Foster Children, a tradition our community has supported for over 30 years.

A little mortal money can help a lot

CSF donations surpass $75,000 A small matter, said the Ghost (of Christmas Past,) to make these folks so full of gratitude. He (Old Fezziwig) has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money.(Scrooge) The happiness he (Fezziwig) gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Yucca Boutique. Yucca Boutique is an exciting new venture brought to life by the imaginative creators of Unique Boutique and Salon.

God bless the goose of the Christmas feast

Serious waterfowl hunters who pursue ducks and geese are likely more prone to eat wild goose than others in America these days. There was a time when most everyone consumed waterfowl.