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Future Teachers Honored at WTAMU Ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
West Texas A&M University celebrated future additions to the ranks of regional educators at a special ceremony.Seventy-six students have been newly admitted into WT’s educator preparation program and were celebrated at a pinning ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in Legacy Hall in the Jack B.
Residents list priorities for Master Parks Plan

Residents list priorities for Master Parks Plan

Residents list priorities for Master Parks Plan

Jim Steiert
Friday, February 20, 2026
How would you like to see city parks look five years from now? What needs to be done to improve city parks? What are factors that would prompt you to use parks, or cause you to stay away?
Bando belongs to Esmeralda Barrientez Rosas. 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.

Bando belongs to Esmeralda Barrientez Rosas. 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.

Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
This week’s Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight is on Chicken Express in Hereford. Chicken Express is located off of Hwy. 60 near downtown and may be reached at (806) 360-4150.
AWAITING IMMUNITY--Cackling and Canada geese flush from the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond, the site of goose mortalities in December from Avian Influenza. Goose mortalities have also occurred in Amarillo and Lubbock. As geese stay exposed over a longer time period, immunity is apparently building in the population and fewer mortalities are expected as spring migration builds. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

AWAITING IMMUNITY--Cackling and Canada geese flush from the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond, the site of goose mortalities in December from Avian Influenza. Goose mortalities have also occurred in Amarillo and Lubbock. As geese stay exposed over a longer time period, immunity is apparently building in the population and fewer mortalities are expected as spring migration builds. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Avian influenza waterfowl deaths noted in Panhandle, on South Plains

Jim Steiert
Friday, February 20, 2026
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to be indicated in waterfowl in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, particularly on municipal water bodies.The City of Hereford issued an advisory to residents on December 9 after sick and dying birds were noted at the Hereford Aquatic Park Pond.

Church

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Central Church of ChristJeff Blackmon, Publisher, publisher@herefordbrand.comThe 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.
La Madre Mia holds Valentine’s Party

La Madre Mia holds Valentine’s Party

La Madre Mia holds Valentine’s Party

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met at the Hereford Country Club for their annual Valentine’s Party, with the Social Committee co-hosting (Cathy Bunch, Kathie Kerr, Lauri Paetzold, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Glenda Marcum and Junie Wagner) for the February 12 meeting.
Saturday, Joseph Rodriguez took the stage with the Small School TMEA All-State Choir. In January Rodriguez auditioned for the All-State Choir and qualified as sixth chair.

Saturday, Joseph Rodriguez took the stage with the Small School TMEA All-State Choir. In January Rodriguez auditioned for the All-State Choir and qualified as sixth chair.

ALL STATE CHOIR

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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