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Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Hospital Board discusses downsizing to Critical Access designation

Jim Steiert
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Deaf Smith County Hospital District board learned February was a little better month for Hereford Regional Medical Center and Hereford Rural Health Clinic, but the hospital and clinic are still experiencing a slower fiscal year than would be hoped.
LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states IllinoisThis is how Chicago got started. A bunch of people in New York said, “Gee, I’m enjoying the crime and the poverty, but it just isn’t cold enough.
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY--Curious school kids can learn a ton participating in outdoor adventures where they get to see and even feel fascinating critters and plants. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY--Curious school kids can learn a ton participating in outdoor adventures where they get to see and even feel fascinating critters and plants. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Kids of all ages need to go outdoors and learn from nature

Jim Steiert
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Planning is underway for a nearly-end-of-school outing to the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge for a passel of third graders from Aikman Elementary in May.For the kids, it will be a chance to get outside and away from that darned classroom in the countdown to the end of school.
Bella Gaytan plays for the Lady Whitefaces against Dumas (above). The Lady Whitefaces took on West Plains and Canyon last week. The team plays at Pampa Tuesday and hosts Borger Friday, April 10.

Bella Gaytan plays for the Lady Whitefaces against Dumas (above). The Lady Whitefaces took on West Plains and Canyon last week. The team plays at Pampa Tuesday and hosts Borger Friday, April 10.

LADY WHITEFACES HOST DUMAS

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Hereford’s Whitefaces topped Dumas 9-6 Friday at home but fell 7-3 Tuesday at Canyon. The Whitefaces (5-2 in district play) remain in the thick of the district playoff race with Canyon (6-- 1) in first and West Plains (5-1) in second place. Hereford and Randall are tied for third at 5-2.

Hereford’s Whitefaces topped Dumas 9-6 Friday at home but fell 7-3 Tuesday at Canyon. The Whitefaces (5-2 in district play) remain in the thick of the district playoff race with Canyon (6-- 1) in first and West Plains (5-1) in second place. Hereford and Randall are tied for third at 5-2.

HERD BASEBALL

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
PASTURE TALK

PASTURE TALK

PASTURE TALK

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
A scorching day in the pasture often leads horses and livestock to find cooling relief in the mud. But while playing in the mud may seem harmless, large animals’ attempts to cool off may offer up the opportunity for the bacteria that cause tetanus to creep into existing wounds.Dr.
WAITING IN THE WINGS--Members of the outside crew from West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative await duties of delivering door prizes to lucky winners at the 71st annual membership meeting March 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

WAITING IN THE WINGS--Members of the outside crew from West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative await duties of delivering door prizes to lucky winners at the 71st annual membership meeting March 24. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

WTRT names new CEO Alonzo; Christian, Olson re-elected

Jim Steiert
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Two unopposed candidates were elected to new terms on the board of directors and Stephanie Alonzo was introduced as the new CEO with the retirement of CEO Scott Hickok at the 71st membership meeting of West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative the evening of March 24 at the Hereford Civic Center.
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