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Whiteface of the Week

Whiteface of the Week

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Whiteface of the Week

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
Congratulations to Hereford High School Junior Macy Betzen for taking first place in Job Demonstration at the Skills USA District 3 Competition.

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Ramirez makes University of Nebraska Dean’s List

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Kaileena Ramirez of Hereford has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.Ramirez, a freshman majoring in art, was named to the Dean's List for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.
LAYING THE FACTS ON--Debra Whitley and Crista Worley of Forvis Mazars auditors discusses facts relative to the year-end financial audit for 2025 at the February 19 meeting of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board as hospital CEO Candice Smith and Administrative Assistant Jodi Jordan look on. Whitley was effusive in her praise of CEO Candice Smith in pursuing a refund owed to the Hospital District by the state. (Photo by Jim Steiert))

LAYING THE FACTS ON--Debra Whitley and Crista Worley of Forvis Mazars auditors discusses facts relative to the year-end financial audit for 2025 at the February 19 meeting of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board as hospital CEO Candice Smith and Administrative Assistant Jodi Jordan look on. Whitley was effusive in her praise of CEO Candice Smith in pursuing a refund owed to the Hospital District by the state. (Photo by Jim Steiert))

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Audit report is complimentary of hospital district staff

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Debra Whitley and Crista Worley of Forvis Mazars had the focused attention of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board as they presented details of the year-end financial audit for 2025 at the February 19 meeting of the board.

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Deaf Smith County Grand Jury Indictments

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Grand Jury Indictments for February 11, 2026 Cause No. CR-2026B- 017 - Fabian Rosas Toscano Charge: Possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram.Cause No. CR-2026B- 018 - Ricardo Ruiz - Charge: Possession of a controlled substance under 1 gram.Cause No. CR-2026B- 019 Joe Angel Flores, Jr.

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Future Teachers Honored at WTAMU Ceremony

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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

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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.

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Pet Pic of the Week

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

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

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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)

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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.
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