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MAKING HEADLINES

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MAKING HEADLINES

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

FOUR DECADES PLUS--(Left) Long-time Deaf Smith County Justice of the Peace Karen Boren was honored at a retirement reception in the District Courtroom of the Deaf Smith County Courthouse Tuesday, March 31 after having served just under 41 years in law enforcement and civil justice locally.

Bond 2026 Projects

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Bond 2026 Projects

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

I have been in Hereford for almost two years now and one consistent comment I have heard from community and staff members has been: New High School.

2026 HHS UIL Academic team outside the high school, surrounding the mascot.

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Hereford UIL Academic Teams continue winning legacy

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Hereford High School’s UIL Current Issues and Events and Social Studies teams won District titles at the 4A District 4 Academic competition held at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas, on March 27.

Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

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Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Jim Steiert

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Deaf Smith County Hospital District board learned February was a little better month for Hereford Regional Medical Center and Hereford Rural Health Clinic, but the hospital and clinic are still experiencing a slower fiscal year than would be hoped.

PASTURE TALK

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PASTURE TALK

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

A scorching day in the pasture often leads horses and livestock to find cooling relief in the mud. But while playing in the mud may seem harmless, large animals’ attempts to cool off may offer up the opportunity for the bacteria that cause tetanus to creep into existing wounds.Dr.

WAITING IN THE WINGS--Members of the outside crew from West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative await duties of delivering door prizes to lucky winners at the 71st annual membership meeting March 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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WTRT names new CEO Alonzo; Christian, Olson re-elected

Jim Steiert

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Two unopposed candidates were elected to new terms on the board of directors and Stephanie Alonzo was introduced as the new CEO with the retirement of CEO Scott Hickok at the 71st membership meeting of West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative the evening of March 24 at the Hereford Civic Center.

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Dulce Encanto. Please be advised the bakery will be closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

School Revenue Sources

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School Revenue Sources

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Over the course of the last year, we have been talking about the school revenue sources available to public schools in Texas. This conversation started when the district first began discussions about the Voter Approved Tax Revenue Election (VATRE).

VFW ART CONTEST WINNERS

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VFW ART CONTEST WINNERS

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Congratulations to Emma Arredondo, who has state qualified and will be judged in June.High school winners: Sol Lara – 2nd Place Giselle Romero – 3rd Place 8th grade winners: Karen Gallegos – 1st Place and advancing Madison Barrientez – 2nd Place Kiya Martinez – 3rd Place

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.March 23 Israel Jaquez Lopez was arrested for terroristic threat of family/household, assault causes bodily injury family violence.Eddie Balderaz Rodriguez was arrested for expired drivers license.

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