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Far left: Pastors Lupe Acevedo, Nathan Adams and Ted Taylor representing the Hereford Ministerial Alliance buried the 250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Time Capsule at the Courthouse. Left, items in the time capsule are displayed. Above, left, the capsule is buried and also pictured are four Hereford youngsters. When the capsule is opened in 50 years Lana Lujan will be 56, Amarah Lujan will be 57, Ezra Taylor will be 59 and Eli Martinez will be 52. (Courtesy photos)

Far left: Pastors Lupe Acevedo, Nathan Adams and Ted Taylor representing the Hereford Ministerial Alliance buried the 250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Time Capsule at the Courthouse. Left, items in the time capsule are displayed. Above, left, the capsule is buried and also pictured are four Hereford youngsters. When the capsule is opened in 50 years Lana Lujan will be 56, Amarah Lujan will be 57, Ezra Taylor will be 59 and Eli Martinez will be 52. (Courtesy photos)

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Time capsule buried at Deaf Smith County Courthouse

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
On July Fourth, America celebrated 250 years as a nation, and in Hereford the day was marked by local and national celebrations.
Ms. Potato belong to Sabrina Garcia. 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.

Ms. Potato belong to Sabrina Garcia. 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

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026

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Hereford Jubilee upcoming on August 15

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The benediction bash of summer, the annual Hereford Jubilee celebrating agrarian life and community and recognizing the county’s Top Hand in farming and ranching, is set for Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in and around Dameron Park.

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City hears late audit report, capital expenditure ideas

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
In a called meeting July 27, city commissioners heard an informative presentation from Specialized Public Finance concerning capital expenditures for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and approved a proposed tax rate for the new fiscal year.
The City of Hereford water tower near Whiteface Field is sporting new repairs and a new coat of paint. The project has been underway for weeks and is nearly complete. (Brand photo)

The City of Hereford water tower near Whiteface Field is sporting new repairs and a new coat of paint. The project has been underway for weeks and is nearly complete. (Brand photo)

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NEW COAT

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Northwest Pump Station tank down for repairs

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The process of maintenance and repair of the city’s elevated and ground water storage tanks continues. USG Water Solutions is restoring city water storage tanks.On Monday of this week the City of Hereford began renovation work on the Northwest Pump Station ground storage tank.
Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

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Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 1, 2026
With one vote no and one abstention, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board voted to grant ten-year tax abatements to Intersect Power and Google LLC during a highlight portion of their regular monthly meeting at the Hereford Regional Medical Center Board Room July 23.
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