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Deaf Smith Grand Jury Indictments

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Grand Jury Indictments for January 21, 2026 Cause No. CR-2026A- 003 - Russell Allen Ponder - Charge: Possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram, Drug Free Zone.Cause No. CR-2026A- 005 - Refugio Avila Charge: Count I: Evading with a motor vehicle.

HUNTERS VITAL TO CONSERVATION--Declining numbers of hunters and anglers are a huge concern to wildlife agencies and conservation programs. Truth be told, it's hunters and anglers who pay for conservation. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Declining number of hunters a real concern for wildlife agencies

Jim Steiert

Friday, January 30, 2026

As the 2025-2026 waterfowl and crane season concludes, it’s hard to imagine, given the fierce competition for choice waterfowl and sandhill crane hunting hotspots in this region, that there is real concern over the declining number of hunters, including waterfowl hunters, in the United States.

Bryan Tovar earned a $500 scholarship for his 1st place finish at the Red Raider Classic UIL Current Events Invitational. Tovar is pictured with Hereford High School teacher/UIL coach Richard Lamascus.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference set Feb. 10-12 in Lubbock

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Friday, January 30, 2026

The Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference will be held Feb. 10-12 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294. The event is hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife, Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University.The program will begin at 1 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

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Friday, January 30, 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 6:00 p.m. We also meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

D.J. WAGNER--Incumbent County Judge seeks election to a new term. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

CANDIDATE FORUM

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Friday, January 30, 2026

BROOKE FUENTES--Former County Treasurer seeking a return to the position. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

CANDIDATE FORUM

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Friday, January 30, 2026

La Madre Mia hostesses for their recent meeting at Cherry Laws’ home on January 22: (left to right) Cherry Laws and Angela Blackmon. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia Study Club holds ‘Mystery Meeting’

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Friday, January 30, 2026

La Madre Mia Study Club met at Cherry Laws’ home, with Cherry Laws and Angela Blackmon co-hosting for the January 22 meeting. The meeting was organized by the Yearbook Committee and was titled “Mystery Meeting.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept. January 25 Jesus Alberto Garcia was arrested for driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.Herman Nanez was arrested for accident involving damage to vehicle greater than or equal to $200, parole violation.

Paisley belongs to Bernice Bates. 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

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Friday, January 30, 2026

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