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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.August 7 Omar Garcia was arrested for driving while intoxicated.Joe Sebastian Garcia was arrested for driving while intoxicated.August 8 Christian Isiah Villarreal was arrested for criminal mischief greater than or equal to $2,500, less than $30k.Rosario Gomez...
The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping is one of the biggest annual events in Hereford and in the Texas Panhandle. (BRAND photo)

The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping is one of the biggest annual events in Hereford and in the Texas Panhandle. (BRAND photo)

Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation moving annual roping event to May

The Spicer Gripp Committee is excited to announce that beginning in 2027, the annual Spicer Gripp Memorial will be held the first full weekend in May, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the Panhandle’s premier western events.For more than three decades, the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth...
HAVE A LOOK--Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins hands out the latest version of anticipated expenditures in the city budget to Commissioners Margaret Del Toro and James Stow as City Manager Ryan Polster looks on during a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission August 10 at City Hall. It was a start early and stay late session. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HAVE A LOOK--Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins hands out the latest version of anticipated expenditures in the city budget to Commissioners Margaret Del Toro and James Stow as City Manager Ryan Polster looks on during a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission August 10 at City Hall. It was a start early and stay late session. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Hereford’s M&O, I&S funds reviewed

City commissioners started early, broke for supper, and stayed late doing a line-by-line review of the proposed city budget for 2026-2027 during a special meeting August 10 at City Hall.They also considered the recommended budget for the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District for 2026-2027, learning...

City, irrigation wells show drastic declines

n Irrigating corn is now impracticalAmidst ongoing drought, local information sources indicate that City of Hereford Ogallala aquifer wells have dropped 75 percent in capacity in the past two years.
Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

The end of summer Hereford Jubilee sponsored by the Deaf Smith Historical Society is coming up Saturday (August 15) in and around Dameron Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Activities kick off with a parade following the traditional route through downtown at 10 a.m. and including an array of vintage...

HEDC passes budget, renews offer on nine acres

Down a board member the Hereford Economic Development Corporation passed a $1,295,000 proposed budget on to the City Commission for approval at its Monday, August 10 meeting.The HEDC board also heard a proposal for a trucking business service by Brent Brethour.

County approves road crossings, ponders taxes

In a brief session the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court, minus Precinct 4 Commissioner Roddy Allred Jr., approved utility crossing of several county roads, amended the county budget to account for travel and conference attendance by county officials, and learned of disappearing allowances for...
Far left: Pastors Lupe Acevedo, Nathan Adams and Ted Taylor representing the Hereford Ministerial Alliance buried the 250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Time Capsule at the Courthouse. Left, items in the time capsule are displayed. Above, left, the capsule is buried and also pictured are four Hereford youngsters. When the capsule is opened in 50 years Lana Lujan will be 56, Amarah Lujan will be 57, Ezra Taylor will be 59 and Eli Martinez will be 52. (Courtesy photos)

Far left: Pastors Lupe Acevedo, Nathan Adams and Ted Taylor representing the Hereford Ministerial Alliance buried the 250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Time Capsule at the Courthouse. Left, items in the time capsule are displayed. Above, left, the capsule is buried and also pictured are four Hereford youngsters. When the capsule is opened in 50 years Lana Lujan will be 56, Amarah Lujan will be 57, Ezra Taylor will be 59 and Eli Martinez will be 52. (Courtesy photos)

Time capsule buried at Deaf Smith County Courthouse

On July Fourth, America celebrated 250 years as a nation, and in Hereford the day was marked by local and national celebrations.A celebration was held in Hereford celebrating 250 years of religious freedom, and this week organizers of that event in July buried a time capsule at Deaf Smith County...
Ms. Potato belong to Sabrina Garcia. 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.

Ms. Potato belong to Sabrina Garcia. 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