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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Early voting underway for November election Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.
The Hereford Whitefaces are 1-1 in district and will take on Dumas Friday night on the road. The Demons are also 1-1 in district after beating Canyon last week. (Courtesy photo)

The Hereford Whitefaces are 1-1 in district and will take on Dumas Friday night on the road. The Demons are also 1-1 in district after beating Canyon last week. (Courtesy photo)

Whitefaces 1-1 in district play, on the road Friday

Jeff Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Hereford Whitefaces welcomed the Randall Raiders to town last Friday night for their second game in district play. The Whitefaces were looking to move to 2-0 in district and get the taste of a disappointing pre-district schedule.
Members of the Mighty Maroon Marching Band display their Division I rating received during regional competition Saturday, Oct. 18. Saturday, October 25 Hereford takes the field in Area preliminary competition at 3:15 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. (Courtesy photo)

Members of the Mighty Maroon Marching Band display their Division I rating received during regional competition Saturday, Oct. 18. Saturday, October 25 Hereford takes the field in Area preliminary competition at 3:15 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. (Courtesy photo)

MIGHTY MAROON

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

HEDC re-elects leadership, will follow similar budget

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Hereford Economic Development Corporation board opted to continue its operations with the same slate of officers, and essentially the same budget as in the last year during a special meeting held October 7 at the Hereford Civic Center.Dr.
Fifth Fiesta Down Main forthcoming October 25

Fifth Fiesta Down Main forthcoming October 25

Fifth Fiesta Down Main forthcoming October 25

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
There are possibilities of a classic fall afternoon for the fifth annual Fall Fiesta Downtown, staged by the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board, at least according to the long-term forecast that calls for warm and sunny conditions The event, set for Saturday, October 25, will have an earlier...
AREA QUALIFIERS

AREA QUALIFIERS

AREA QUALIFIERS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Mighty Maroon Marching Band Received a Division I rating in Class 4A meaning it will advance to the Area Marching Band Competition Saturday in Abilene at Shotwell Stadium at 3:15 p.m. (BRAND photos/Jeff Blackmon)

Chuck and Mark go Underground

Chuck Bednorz
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Ok, so a lot of my stories are prefaced by the assertion that I’m not a complete idiot, and then I go on to relate a tale which would seem to contradict that statement.This causes me a considerable amount of quiet reflection.
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Funny State Laws Illinois
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDIf any person has a puppet show, wire dancing or tumbling act in the state of Indiana and receives money for it, they will be fined $3 under the Act to Prevent Certain Immoral Practices.
HERE THEY COME!--Sandhill crane season opens just one week from today, while goose seasons in the Western Zone that includes the local area open November 1. Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, says he expects a very good sandhill crane and goose season in the Texas Panhandle. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

HERE THEY COME!--Sandhill crane season opens just one week from today, while goose seasons in the Western Zone that includes the local area open November 1. Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, says he expects a very good sandhill crane and goose season in the Texas Panhandle. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

Prospects are for a decent 2025-2026 goose, sandhill crane season

Jim Steiert
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Here they come, ready or not, like the first early morning flight slipping in on a hustling group of hunters before the decoys are fully set.
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