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HEDC reports sales tax distribution up slightly

Jim Steiert
Friday, October 31, 2025
A sales tax allocation report distributed to city commissioners at their October 20 regular meeting showed that the city has received $282,705.42 in overall sales taxes for October of the recently underway 20252026 Fiscal Year.Of that amount, $188,470.
TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
“Whoever doubts the commitment of teachers should visit a school on Halloween!!”October 1957The Hereford Public School Board of Trustees, which met in a special session, heard a report from the survey committee about school expansion possibilities.

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Hospital District to get $1.3 million refund from HHSC

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
There’s nothing like good financial news to brighten up a hospital board meeting, and that’s just what the board of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District received during a regular meeting October 23 in the Board Room of Hereford Regional Medical Center.Board members learned a $1.
HOPED-FOR PRIZES--At first light, if luck is right, and questing hunters are well hidden, trilling sandhill cranes may come, low and back-flapping into the decoys with feet down. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HOPED-FOR PRIZES--At first light, if luck is right, and questing hunters are well hidden, trilling sandhill cranes may come, low and back-flapping into the decoys with feet down. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Here comes ribeye of the sky; Sandhill crane season opens today

Jim Steiert
Friday, October 24, 2025
Another sandhill crane season is upon us, set in motion today, October 25. The allotted days spread before us through January 25 of 2026, marking a time dedicated to seeking a fellowship with these prehistoric-looking and sounding fowl.

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Central Church of Christ

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Friday, October 24, 2025
The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information about the Church or other meeting times, call our minister Denny Sneed @ 806-677-6040.

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Audit report postponed again, evening park closures further examined

Jim Steiert
Friday, October 24, 2025
City commissioners were forced to postpone discussion of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year audit for a second successive time, approved a software upgrade, further considered an evening closing hour for parks, authorized City Manager Ryan Polster to negotiate the sale of City property, and again took...
From the Hereford City Manager’s desk ...

From the Hereford City Manager’s desk ...

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From the Hereford City Manager’s desk ...

Ryan Polster Hereford City Manager
Friday, October 24, 2025
Hello, Hereford!I’m excited to introduce a new tradition — a monthly update from the City Manager’s Desk. Each month, I’ll share highlights of city projects, progress updates, and what’s ahead for our community.
How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

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How State Policies Impact Hereford ISD Funding

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
Across Texas, many school districts are facing the same challenge. The state keeps taking more and more money away from public schools through the way it structures school finance. Hereford ISD is no exception.
Cooper belongs to Annette Limas Villarreal. 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.

Cooper belongs to Annette Limas Villarreal. 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, October 24, 2025
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