Hereford Brand

MY SIDE--Dr. Drew Del Toro, III, owner of property at the corner of East 15th Street and Blackfoot where he is seeking rezoning and proprietor of Andreas Drew Construction LLC, told commissioners he has had seven offers on the property, but “not a one for a single- family structure.” (Photo by Jim Steiert)

MY SIDE--Dr. Drew Del Toro, III, owner of property at the corner of East 15th Street and Blackfoot where he is seeking rezoning and proprietor of Andreas Drew Construction LLC, told commissioners he has had seven offers on the property, but “not a one for a single- family structure.” (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Rezoning fails, auditor nudges, wastewater plant evaluation approved

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
City commissioners failed to agree to rezone property at the corner of East 15th and Blackfoot, finally got to hear an audit report from Juan Santana of Hankins Eastup thanks to a plane flight, authorized the city manager to execute a Task Order with Parkhill Engineering to evaluate the existing...
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws Ohio:• Fairview Park: It’s against the law to honk your horn “excessively”. A grandmother was fined for honking her horn twice at her neighbor.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Dear Editor:Recently Amarillo’s Channel 10 and Channel 7 News made a report on the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The decision referred to then Municipal Court Judge Jennifer Eggen, who worked for the city of Hereford for many years.
SKY MAGIC--Whether the wait is for sunrise sandhill cranes, or mallards or geese, the interval from night to dawn brings nature's masterpiece of colors and shading sufficient to leave one awestruck and mindful of the Maker of these wonders. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

SKY MAGIC--Whether the wait is for sunrise sandhill cranes, or mallards or geese, the interval from night to dawn brings nature's masterpiece of colors and shading sufficient to leave one awestruck and mindful of the Maker of these wonders. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Starlight on indigo is a pre-dawn waterfowling spectacle

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Duck and goose hunting is of common practical necessity a pursuit involving early morning rituals. Rising long before the sun makes its appearance in the east, driving to the lake or field by headlights, and setting decoys in what seems, at first, pitch darkness, are all requisite.

DPS Reminds Texans to Shop Smart and Stay Secure Online

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for Cyber Monday and the busy online shopping season, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone to take extra precautions to protect their personal and financial information from cyber criminals.
READY TO SLEIGH—Anahi Gonzales and Vanessa Nava, executive director of the Hereford Senior Citizens Association, hope for a ride with Santa at the Festival of Trees. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

READY TO SLEIGH—Anahi Gonzales and Vanessa Nava, executive director of the Hereford Senior Citizens Association, hope for a ride with Santa at the Festival of Trees. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

READY TO SLEIGH

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
MARKING A MILESTONE—Members of the family of Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who played a big role in getting the annual event started, gathered with her at the holiday meal during the 35th edition of the Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from let are David O’Neal, Deana Grissom, Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, Debbie Wait, Rebecca Grissom, Elliott Sowell, and Bobby O’Neal. Many in the company were small children when the first Festival was held in 1990. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

MARKING A MILESTONE—Members of the family of Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who played a big role in getting the annual event started, gathered with her at the holiday meal during the 35th edition of the Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from let are David O’Neal, Deana Grissom, Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, Debbie Wait, Rebecca Grissom, Elliott Sowell, and Bobby O’Neal. Many in the company were small children when the first Festival was held in 1990. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Mary Resch Fowler planted idea that blossomed into Festival of Trees

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A former employee planted an idea that blossomed into a traditional holiday launching event locally. Given the mainstay annual fund raiser that the Festival of Trees has become for the Hereford Senior Citizens Center, you would doubt that there were ever any misgivings about performing the project.
GLITZY SURROUNDINGS—Gala goers are surrounded by glitz at the Festival of Trees. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

GLITZY SURROUNDINGS—Gala goers are surrounded by glitz at the Festival of Trees. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Festival of Trees Gala auction brings in $119,750

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Tree Auction at the 35th Hereford Senior Citizens Association Festival of Trees took in $119,750 according to preliminary figures supplied by Vanessa Nava, HSCA executive director.
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