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Commissioners balk at awarding City of Hereford depository

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
By Jim SteiertContributing WriterDespite a clear choice of the highest interest rate made available from a local bank, a city commission short of members Angie Alonzo and Mark Collier balked at deciding which financial institution they would award the City of Hereford depository to during a regular...
Voting starts Monday for HISD bond, city commission races

Voting starts Monday for HISD bond, city commission races

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Voting starts Monday for HISD bond, city commission races

From Staff Reports
Saturday, April 18, 2026
nThe City of Hereford and Hereford Independent School District (HISD) encourage voters to go to the polls starting Monday, April 20 when early voting begins. Early voting lasts until Tuesday, April 28, and Election Day is set for May 2.
Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

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What if the bond fails?

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Recently I was asked what the contingency plan is for the high school if the bond does not pass. Future steps will be discussed with the school board as to whether or not we try to continue to pursue a future bond project.
WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

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WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hereford High School Softball Team member Lexi Vallejo was chosen as Whiteface of the Week for hitting a home run against Perryton this week.
Apollo belongs to Monica Alvarez. 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 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Apollo belongs to Monica Alvarez. 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 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

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Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Pet Pic of the Week
This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on the City of Hereford. Today there is a Free Scrap Tire Clean-Up Event. City and County residents are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of old tires at no cost.

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on the City of Hereford. Today there is a Free Scrap Tire Clean-Up Event. City and County residents are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of old tires at no cost.

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
“Nostalgic memories, even when they may have a tinge of sadness, allow us to understand where we have been in our lives and the people we have gotten to know along the way”.--Nicholas D.
Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.March 30 Jorge Luis Mendiola was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram.David Ortega was arrested for prohibited substance in a correctional facility, driving while intoxicated 3rd or more.
FUTURE SHADE--City personnel are seen planting a tree in this file photo from 2025 when an effort to plant more trees in Hereford was launched. Ten more 15-gallon trees are to be planted April 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

FUTURE SHADE--City personnel are seen planting a tree in this file photo from 2025 when an effort to plant more trees in Hereford was launched. Ten more 15-gallon trees are to be planted April 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Arbor Day planting, tree giveaway being done by City

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The City of Hereford is staging two tree-oriented events including a tree planting on Arbor Day, April 24, and the city’s first annual Tree Giveaway on May 1. Trees for the giveaway were available on a first come first served basis, and all available trees have been reserved at one per recipient.

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Downtown smoke trees relocated; Fiesta committees assigned

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Hereford Beautification Advisory Board reviewed committee assignments for Fiesta Down Main this Fall as well as a financial update and heard a status report on the downtown sidewalk project at a regular meeting April 7 at the Hereford Civic Center.
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