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Residents of Deaf Smith County had an opportunity to hear from an array of candidates for local and state offices running in the March Primary up close and personal at the Deaf Smith County Republican Candidates Forum Thursday, January 29 at the Hereford Civic Center. More pictures on pages 8-9. (BRAND photo/Jim Steiert)

Residents of Deaf Smith County had an opportunity to hear from an array of candidates for local and state offices running in the March Primary up close and personal at the Deaf Smith County Republican Candidates Forum Thursday, January 29 at the Hereford Civic Center. More pictures on pages 8-9. (BRAND photo/Jim Steiert)

CANDIDATE FORUM

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads

Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads

Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads

Jim Steiert
Friday, January 30, 2026
Deaf Smith County Commissioners passed a resolution expressing support for introduction of legislation to fund improving county roads, approved an addendum to software for the District Clerk’s office, and gave the OK for payments for flooring in the Juvenile Probation office and to the City of...

Fire in winter storm destroys home

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
A structure fire at 7:30 p.m. January 24 in the midst of the frigid weather that hit Hereford and much of Texas for several days destroyed the home of Javier and Cristina Macias Armendariz at 300 Kibbe in Hereford.The one story structure was destroyed in the blaze.
Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent

Facilities Committee Meeting Recap and the Road Ahead

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
Last Thursday night, our school district welcomed community members to a facilities committee meeting to continue discussions about the possibility of calling a bond election for a new high school. This marked the third public meeting held on this topic.
By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s that hard work pays off”.Phil GrammJanuary 1958Pay your poll tax!! Pay your poll tax!! That was the message for individuals all over the state and especially in Deaf Smith County for those seeking election to various offices.
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

State Capital Highlights
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Power grid holds up during wintry blast The electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.
Tax-saving moves you can still make for 2025

Tax-saving moves you can still make for 2025

Financial Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it’s right around the corner, you still have time to make some strategic moves that could lower your 2025 tax bill.
Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention

Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention

Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention

By Suzanne Bellsnyder, Texas Rural Reporter
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slowmoving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.
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