Hereford Brand

Emmy Jo Ruiz

Emmy Jo Ruiz

Weekly Badger Highlight

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
When did you attend Amarillo College?I attended Amarillo College starting in 2006 and, after attending off and on, graduated in 2015.What degree did you earn?I earned my Associates of Arts in Teaching.What is your current profession?
Hereford’s Nazarene Family Church had its first ConXtion 5K Saturday, Jan. 3 called “Freeze the Day.” Proceeds from the event went to help the church’s teens attend youth events all year. Hereford ISD coach Jose Huerta came in first place. (Courtesy photo)

Hereford’s Nazarene Family Church had its first ConXtion 5K Saturday, Jan. 3 called “Freeze the Day.” Proceeds from the event went to help the church’s teens attend youth events all year. Hereford ISD coach Jose Huerta came in first place. (Courtesy photo)

NEW YEAR MOMENTUM

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 9:01 a.m. the Deaf Smith County Commissioner's Court met in a Regular Session. Commissioner Chris Matthews, Commissioner Jerry O'Connor, Commissioner Kevin Brown and Commissioner Roddy Allred, Jr., were present.Judge D. J.
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Enjoy The Following Bloopers From Church Bulletins
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFor those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery down stairs.The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 pm.
Above (from left) Billy and Eastin Goodpasture (Courtesy Photos)

Above (from left) Billy and Eastin Goodpasture (Courtesy Photos)

Big Cat Makes a Panhandle Area Splash

Chuck Bednorz Contributor Writer
Saturday, January 10, 2026
So when you think about Mountain Lions, you think about mountains, and not necessarily the prairie. But the landscape in this part of the Panhandle is pretty rugged, after all, and supports a great deal of wildlife. Just ask any of the out-of-town hunters we see every season.

Angelo State University Announces Fall 2025 Graduates

News Staff
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Angelo State University conferred 652 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 644 graduates, including Malissa Stimson of Hereford, TX, during the 2025 fall commencement exercises on December 12, 2025, at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.

Martinez named to South Plains College president's list

News Staff
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Estevan Martinez of Hereford, TX, was named to the South Plains College Fall 2025 president's list.Martinez was among more than 400 students named to the list.To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 4.0 and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

South Plains College announces Fall 2025 dean's list

News Staff
Saturday, January 10, 2026
South Plains College congratulates over 800 students named to the Fall 2025 dean's list.Trinity Luna of Dimmitt, TX Marcus Morales of Hereford, TX To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Jasper Martin Named to SNHU President's List

News Staff
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Jasper Martin of Hereford has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.
Tickets still available for chamber banquet

Tickets still available for chamber banquet

Tickets still available for chamber banquet

News Staff
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Tickets and tables remain available for the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Banquet set for Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at Hilltop Event Center in Hereford.The banquet is one of the biggest events in Deaf Smith County each year, and this year will welcome back J’s Dueling Pianos.
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