ST. ANTHONY’S AUCTION
ST. ANTHONY’S AUCTION
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Hereford Brand
Jeff Blackmon
LAUGHS OF THE WEEK
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Funny state laws Tennessee• It is illegal to catch a fish with a lasso. • It’s illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. • Oneida: An ordinance forbids anyone to sing the song “It Ain’t Goin’ To Rain No Mo’.
Friday, December 12, 2025
SUSCEPTIBLE SORTS--Diminutive cackling geese such as this one that are common on the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond are particularly susceptible to avian flu currently making the rounds. Exercise caution if you find goose carcasses or encounter wild geese that don't flee from humans as they normally do.
Avian Bird Flu precautions issued for Hereford area
Jim Steiert
You may have been strolling at the Hereford Aquatic Center pond recently, or just driven up close for a look at the geese, and noticed that some birds didn’t flee. Perhaps you noticed a dead goose either on the pond shoreline, or on the surrounding landscape.
Friday, December 12, 2025
FFA STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE
FFA STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE
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FFA GETS LEARNING EXPERIENCES-On December 2, many Hereford FFA students had the rare opportunity to visit with Dr. Jeff Savell, Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University and Dr. Chris Skaggs, Associate Dean for Student Development.
Friday, December 12, 2025
HUNTERS BREAKFAST
HUNTERS BREAKFAST
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The 28th annual Pheasant Hunters and Community Breakfast was held December 6 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church at 501 North Main. This rib-sticking morning dining experience was sponsored by the Celebration Class and others of First Methodist Church of Hereford.
Friday, December 12, 2025
2025 LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
2025 LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
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Friday, December 12, 2025
La Madre Mia Social Committee hosted the annual Christmas party at club president, Tonja Horrell’s home on December 4. Pictured left to right are Tonja Horrell, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Cathy Bunch, Glenda Marcum, Junie Wagner, Lauri Paetzold and Kathie Kerr. (photo by Angela Blackmon)
La Madre Mia holds annual Christmas party
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La Madre Mia Study Club met for their annual Christmas party at club president Tonja Horrell’s home on Thursday, December 4. The club’s social committee hosted the party which included Chairman Cathy Bunch, Kathie Kerr, Lauri Paetzold, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Glenda Marcum and Junie Wagner.
Friday, December 12, 2025
March primary candidates announced
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Candidates have filed for offices expiring after the November general election in 2026 and subject to the primary election in March.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Christmas Stocking Fund
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n Mom caring for grandmother, teens needs respite The stories are numerous this holiday season of grandparents caring for their grandchildren who would otherwise be left in difficult situations.
Friday, December 12, 2025
POWER LINE FLYOVER—Santa and his reindeer make a low pass warning all to be safe around downed power lines in this Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative float that won Best Lighted in the Lighted Christmas Parade December 8. The Cooperative had multiple lighted vehicles in the parade. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
CSF charity success spans 46 years and still counting
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Hereford’s homegrown holiday charity, the Christmas Stocking Fund has been a success story since its inception in 1980.Overall giving to the Christmas Stocking Fund since its beginning in 1980 surpassed the $1 million mark in total funds raised all-time in 2023.
Friday, December 12, 2025