D.J. WAGNER--Incumbent County Judge seeks election to a new term. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
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Friday, January 30, 2026
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BROOKE FUENTES--Former County Treasurer seeking a return to the position. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
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Friday, January 30, 2026
La Madre Mia hostesses for their recent meeting at Cherry Laws’ home on January 22: (left to right) Cherry Laws and Angela Blackmon. (Photo By Angela Blackmon)
La Madre Mia Study Club holds ‘Mystery Meeting’
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La Madre Mia Study Club met at Cherry Laws’ home, with Cherry Laws and Angela Blackmon co-hosting for the January 22 meeting. The meeting was organized by the Yearbook Committee and was titled “Mystery Meeting.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report
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Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept. January 25 Jesus Alberto Garcia was arrested for driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.Herman Nanez was arrested for accident involving damage to vehicle greater than or equal to $200, parole violation.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Paisley belongs to Bernice Bates. 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.
Pet Pic of the Week
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Friday, January 30, 2026
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)
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads
Commissioners want funding for shortchanged county roads
Jim Steiert
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...
Friday, January 30, 2026
Fire in winter storm destroys home
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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.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Hereford ISD Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter Hereford ISD Superintendent
Facilities Committee Meeting Recap and the Road Ahead
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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.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Whiteface of the week
Whiteface of the week
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Friday, January 30, 2026