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THANKS FOR SUPPORT--Linda and B.J. Gililland stand next to the plaque on the west side of the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden during a ceremony hosted by the Deaf Smith Historical Society honoring their support for the Deaf Smith County Museum. They were recognized for funding new electrical wiring and lighting at the Sears Garden. They are long-time supporters of the Deaf Smithsonian. .(Photo by Jim Steiert)

THANKS FOR SUPPORT--Linda and B.J. Gililland stand next to the plaque on the west side of the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden during a ceremony hosted by the Deaf Smith Historical Society honoring their support for the Deaf Smith County Museum. They were recognized for funding new electrical wiring and lighting at the Sears Garden. They are long-time supporters of the Deaf Smithsonian. .(Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Gililland family legacy, support honored at museum

Jim Steiert
Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Deaf Smith County Historical Society paid tribute to a late matron of the Deaf Smith County Museum, Lois Gililland, during a special ceremony at the Ruby K. Sears Memorial Garden on the north side of the museum Friday, June 5. The Historical Society also honored Mrs. Gililland’s son B.J.
Bruno belongs to Dalia Soliz. 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.

Bruno belongs to Dalia Soliz. 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

News Staff
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Dadfest is highlighted this week by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Dadfest is next weekend in Hereford and around Deaf Smith County. For updates on the event find Nazarene Family Church or Dadfest on Facebook.

Dadfest is highlighted this week by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Dadfest is next weekend in Hereford and around Deaf Smith County. For updates on the event find Nazarene Family Church or Dadfest on Facebook.

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight

News Staff
Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Idle American ...

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By Don Newberry, The Idle American
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Devil's Workshop?...Every now and again, someone comes up with suggestions for addition to the list of what to do when there's nothing to do.As often as not, such "yawn fodder" winds up to fill holesgaping or otherwise--just before newspapers go to press.

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Financial Focus

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Help your graduate use credit and debit cards wiselyAs your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life - whether that's more education or starting a career - one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely.

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HISD BOARD MEETING MINUTES

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Hereford Indepen - dent School District 601 N. 25 Mile Avenue Hereford, Texas 79045 Regular Board Meeting Minutes -April 27, 2026 6:00 P.M.The Hereford Independent School District held a regular Board meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
STANTON DEMO BEGINS

STANTON DEMO BEGINS

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STANTON DEMO BEGINS

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Hereford ISD began the process of taking down the Stanton School Building in Hereford last week. In April, the Hereford ISD Board of Trustees voted to begin the demolition process after years of the facility, originally occupied in 1926, sitting empty because of structural issues.
MAKING THE CHANGEBarry Evans of Kress in Swisher County, a cotton and grain sorghum producer, has proved a man ahead of his time, steadily transitioning to dryland farming from irrigated farming in recent years. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

MAKING THE CHANGEBarry Evans of Kress in Swisher County, a cotton and grain sorghum producer, has proved a man ahead of his time, steadily transitioning to dryland farming from irrigated farming in recent years. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Average Deaf Smith County irrigation well flow plunges over 42 percent

Jim Steiert
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A steep decline of the Ogallala aquifer in many of the 16 counties in the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District has been tracked for decades. Many area residents still haven’t accepted that reality.
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