News

La Madre Mia hostesses and program speaker for their recent meeting at the John Bunch complex (pictured left to right) are: Cathy Bunch, Jill Harrison and Melinda Bridge. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia hostesses and program speaker for their recent meeting at the John Bunch complex (pictured left to right) are: Cathy Bunch, Jill Harrison and Melinda Bridge. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

La Madre Mia Study Club hears program on John Bunch Complex, future plans

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at the John Bunch Complex with Melinda Bridge and Jill Harrison co-hosting for their regular meeting on April 9. Cathy Bunch gave the program with the theme Take Me Out to the Ballpark.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Central Church of Christ

Have News To Share?
Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.; and the Sunday evening worship begins at 5:00 p.m. We also meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
PROMPTING PUSHBACK--Construction of large data centers in widespread areas of Texas is beginning to stir pushback from residents. Misgivings are arising about giving huge tax breaks to “billionaire big guys” while the basic taxpayer can’t get any consideration.

PROMPTING PUSHBACK--Construction of large data centers in widespread areas of Texas is beginning to stir pushback from residents. Misgivings are arising about giving huge tax breaks to “billionaire big guys” while the basic taxpayer can’t get any consideration.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

A News Analysis Part 1

Jim Steiert
Saturday, April 11, 2026
There’s a cringe factor in the words tax abatement. Put-upon local taxpayers wonder what’s the long-term benefit to them from tax payment postponements for “big guys” to attract wind and solar energy and data centers locally, statewide and nationally.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Scrap tire disposal April 18

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Deaf Smith County residents can get in on the opportunity to dispose of debris around their property on Saturday, April 18 as the City of Hereford and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission sponsor their second scrap tire and brush cleanup event of the Spring to run Saturday, April 18 at the...
WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

Exclusive Subscriber Content

WHITEFACE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Johnny has learned how to communicate his wants and needs. Johnny has also learned how to regulate his emotions whenever he is upset. He now asks for help with his problems. Proud of your hard work Johnny!
Baby belongs to Cassandra Ramos. 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.

Baby belongs to Cassandra Ramos. 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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Pet Pic of the Week
This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Samaritan Hospice. This week the Hereford Elks Lodge made a generous donation to Samaritan Hospice in Hereford. Their commitment to charitable giving is a blessing to our organization and the community. Brenda Blacksher and Cookie Reyes-Taylor presented a plaque of appreciation to Jennifer Rampley for the Elks Lodge.

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Samaritan Hospice. This week the Hereford Elks Lodge made a generous donation to Samaritan Hospice in Hereford. Their commitment to charitable giving is a blessing to our organization and the community. Brenda Blacksher and Cookie Reyes-Taylor presented a plaque of appreciation to Jennifer Rampley for the Elks Lodge.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight
PITCHING FOR SEED MONEY--Dr. Lekha George, MD, right, and Leo Garcia, third year medical student with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center proposed a community health and workforce development initiative and requested startup money from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation by May 2. The HEDC board tabled the matter until it can consult with other local bodies. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

PITCHING FOR SEED MONEY--Dr. Lekha George, MD, right, and Leo Garcia, third year medical student with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center proposed a community health and workforce development initiative and requested startup money from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation by May 2. The HEDC board tabled the matter until it can consult with other local bodies. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

HEDC approves $110,000 grant for Parson’s Steak House

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Hereford Economic Development Corporation gave the thumbs-up to a generous grant to a restaurant that is a local institution, but tabled action on a Healthy Hereford pitch and a JJ’s Food Truck proposal during a regular meeting April 1 at the Hereford Civic Center Executive Board Room.
West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler, left, and Pamp Young, right, assistant vice president for human resources, celebrate the WT student employees of the year: Landry Posey, second from left, undergraduate student employee of the year, and Jessica Kenedy, second from right, graduate assistant of the year.

West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler, left, and Pamp Young, right, assistant vice president for human resources, celebrate the WT student employees of the year: Landry Posey, second from left, undergraduate student employee of the year, and Jessica Kenedy, second from right, graduate assistant of the year.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

WT’s Top Student Employees for 2025-2026 Honored

Chip Chandler
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
An undergraduate who has made crucial contributions to campus safety and a graduate assistant who seamlessly took the reins when her boss fell ill were honored April 6 as West Texas A&M University’s top student workers.
Subscribe to