Hereford Brand

By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“The art of communication is the language of leadership”.-- James HumesNovember 1957In the football game between the Hereford Whitefaces and the Littlefield Wildcats, the score rolled to a 33-6 District 1-AAA win for the Wildcats.

Shredder, SO vehicle, culvert purchases get county OK

County commissioners approved purchase of a shredder by Precinct 2 and advertising for bids for a patrol vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office, approved an interlocal agreement with the Regional Public Defender’s office in Lubbock, gave the go-ahead for culvert purchases for all precincts, and pondered...
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendmentsTexas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.
All In: Insulated

All In: Insulated

All In: Insulated

“Presidents and prime ministers, whether they live in the rich or the poor world, are insulated and isolated from the devastating impact of global poverty. They read the statistics, but they rarely witness at first hand the misery and degradation of life on a dollar a day.
Financial Focus

Financial Focus

Financial Focus

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting you up for success in the months ahead. Here are some things to consider.

West Plains tops Herd in season finale

The Hereford Whitefaces finished up district play by welcoming the West Plains Wolves to Whiteface Field last Friday night. West Plains is the #2-ranked team in the state in 4A, and they finished district play undefeated by topping Hereford 45-7.
TO THE MAX--Max Hedrick will advance to State 4-H Roundup with his educational presentation entitled 'Natural Disaster.'

TO THE MAX--Max Hedrick will advance to State 4-H Roundup with his educational presentation entitled 'Natural Disaster.'

County 4-H speakers advancing to State Roundup

Deaf Smith County 4-Hers did well in District 1 speaking events recently and will be advancing to competition at State 4-H Roundup in June. Josef and Johan Grotegut placed first in Promoting 4-H. Taking first in the Sheep and Goat category was Sam Detten with his presentation G.O.A.T.
Longtime state Rep. Smithee won’t seek another term

Longtime state Rep. Smithee won’t seek another term

Longtime state Rep. Smithee won’t seek another term

State Representative John Smithee (R-Amarillo) last week announced that he will not seek another term in the Texas House of Representatives. Smithee has served in the Texas Legislature since 1985, and was most recently chairman of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.
LOOK WHO'S COMING--A Man of the Hour for the Christmas season will be present in more than just a portrait during the 2025 Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present in person to greet kids of all ages during the run of the event. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

LOOK WHO'S COMING--A Man of the Hour for the Christmas season will be present in more than just a portrait during the 2025 Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present in person to greet kids of all ages during the run of the event. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

35th Festival of Trees opens Saturday

One of the kickoff events of the holiday season in Hereford and Deaf Smith County, the 35th annual Hereford Senior Citizens Association Festival of Trees gets underway Saturday, November 15 and continues its run through Friday, November 20 with familiar features that have made this pre-holiday...