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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Democrats Talarico, Crock- ett set first debateThe first debate in the state's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.
Hereford hosts annual Hereford Rumble

Hereford hosts annual Hereford Rumble

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Hereford hosts annual Hereford Rumble

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
2026 Hereford Rumble results Boys Team Standings (Top 10) 1. Canyon 6072. Lubbock High 5823. Caprock 570.54. Elk City, Okla. 412.55. Fort Worth Chisholm Trail 398.56. West Plains 3917. Palo Duro 317.58. Hereford 291.59. Amarillo High 269.510. Bushland 219 Girls Team Standings (Top 10) 1.

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Hereford Police Report & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Individual Booking Report for Hereford Police Dept. December 19 Vicente Galan, age 38, was arrest4ed for evading arrest or detention, driving while license invalid, failure to comply with sex registration requirements, t counts of failed to register as sex offender.
La Madre Mia hostesses and program for their recent meeting at Cafe Yahweh on January 8: (left to right) Kristen Hicks (hostess), Emily Carlson (program) and Sharon Hodges (hostess). Photo By Angela Blackmon

La Madre Mia hostesses and program for their recent meeting at Cafe Yahweh on January 8: (left to right) Kristen Hicks (hostess), Emily Carlson (program) and Sharon Hodges (hostess). Photo By Angela Blackmon

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La Madre Mia Study Club meets, hosts Carlson

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
La Madre Mia Study Club met in Cafe Yahweh at the First Baptist Church in Hereford, with Kristen Hicks and Sharon Hodges co-hosting for the January 8 meeting. The club was treated to WTAMU Junior Emily Carlson sharing her story of traveling to Romania and Greece during the summer for a mission trip.
Emmy Jo Ruiz

Emmy Jo Ruiz

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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)

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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

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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.

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.January 5 Jose Manuel Chavira was arrested for burglary of a habitation.January 7 Juan Jose Thomas Lux was arrested for driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana less than 2 oz.Brandon Omar Gomez was arrested for burglary of a habitation.
Above (from left) Billy and Eastin Goodpasture (Courtesy Photos)

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

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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.
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