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HOPED-FOR PRIZES--At first light, if luck is right, and questing hunters are well hidden, trilling sandhill cranes may come, low and back-flapping into the decoys with feet down. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Here comes ribeye of the sky; Sandhill crane season opens today

Jim Steiert

Friday, October 24, 2025

Another sandhill crane season is upon us, set in motion today, October 25. The allotted days spread before us through January 25 of 2026, marking a time dedicated to seeking a fellowship with these prehistoric-looking and sounding fowl.

PLAYOFFS ON THE LINE

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PLAYOFFS ON THE LINE

News Staff

Friday, October 24, 2025

Whether or not the Lady Herd makes it to the volleyball playoffs will be decided today with two big district matches taking place on the last day of the season. Hereford is at home against district power Randall, who is in a three-way tie with West Plains and Canyon for the district title.

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HEREFORD ISD SCOREBOARD

News Staff

Friday, October 24, 2025

Herd JV vs Dumas JV1st quarter DHS TD 0-6 2nd quarter no score Halftime 0-6 3rd quarter DHS TD 0-14 4th quarter DHS TD 0-22 HHS TD Uriah Trevino 50 yd TD run point after run no good 6-22 Final. Herd JV 6 Dumas JV 22 JV is now 5-3.

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Central Church of Christ

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Friday, October 24, 2025

The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the Church or other meeting times, call our minister Denny Sneed @ 806-677-6040.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

News Staff

Friday, October 24, 2025

(Editor’s Note: The Hereford BRAND will not publish any letters to the editor addressing the Nov. 4 Election after the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue. Deadline for the Wednesday, Oct. 29 issue is Monday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.

COMPETING TODAY

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COMPETING TODAY

News Staff

Friday, October 24, 2025

The Mighty Maroon Marching band is one of 25 schools competing today in Abilene at Shotwell Stadium for a chance to go to the UIL State Marching Band Championships. Only five bands will advance to the competition held Nov. 2-4 in San Antonio at the Alamodome. Good luck Mighty Maroon! (BRAND photos)

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Audit report postponed again, evening park closures further examined

Jim Steiert

Friday, October 24, 2025

City commissioners were forced to postpone discussion of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year audit for a second successive time, approved a software upgrade, further considered an evening closing hour for parks, authorized City Manager Ryan Polster to negotiate the sale of City property, and again took...

From the Hereford City Manager’s desk ...

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From the Hereford City Manager’s desk ...

Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager

Friday, October 24, 2025

Hello, Hereford!I’m excited to introduce a new tradition — a monthly update from the City Manager’s Desk. Each month, I’ll share highlights of city projects, progress updates, and what’s ahead for our community.

How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

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How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

News Staff

Friday, October 24, 2025

Across Texas, many school districts are facing the same challenge. The state keeps taking more and more money away from public schools through the way it structures school finance. Hereford ISD is no exception.

Cooper belongs to Annette Limas Villarreal. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 205 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

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Pet Pic of the Week

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Friday, October 24, 2025

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