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Unlock the full potential of your 401(k)

Your 401(k) is one of the most powerful tools for securing your financial future. The question is: Are you using it to its full potential?Here are some strategies to help you maximize its benefits:• Earn your employer’s match.
This past weekend, 60 amazing CTE students from Hereford High School represented Hereford High School at the SkillsUSA Texas District 3 competition. They competed across three major categories: Skilled & Technical Occupational Leadership With 20-plus different contests — and several students competing in more than one event — their dedication and hard work truly paid off. More than 45 students brought home awards from the event.

This past weekend, 60 amazing CTE students from Hereford High School represented Hereford High School at the SkillsUSA Texas District 3 competition. They competed across three major categories: Skilled & Technical Occupational Leadership With 20-plus different contests — and several students competing in more than one event — their dedication and hard work truly paid off. More than 45 students brought home awards from the event.

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Ramirez makes University of Nebraska Dean’s List

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.
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Feb. 18 the Hereford High School softball program had the honor of serving with Snack Pack for Kids, helping pack snacks for students across our district.
Hereford High School’s Izak Dominguez competed at the Andrews Track meet Friday and came away with a second place finish in the 110-meter-hurdles and a third place finish in the 300-meter-hurdles behind only athletes from 6A Midland Legacy. The full Herd track team will be in action Friday in Plainview.

Hereford High School’s Izak Dominguez competed at the Andrews Track meet Friday and came away with a second place finish in the 110-meter-hurdles and a third place finish in the 300-meter-hurdles behind only athletes from 6A Midland Legacy. The full Herd track team will be in action Friday in Plainview.

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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))

Audit report is complimentary of hospital district staff

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.

Deaf Smith County Grand Jury Indictments

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.

Future Teachers Honored at WTAMU Ceremony

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.