PITCHING FOR SEED MONEY--Dr. Lekha George, MD, right, and Leo Garcia, third year medical student with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center proposed a community health and workforce development initiative and requested startup money from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation by May 2. The HEDC board tabled the matter until it can consult with other local bodies. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
The Hereford Economic Development Corporation gave the thumbs-up to a generous grant to a restaurant that is a local institution, but tabled action on a Healthy Hereford pitch and a JJ’s Food Truck proposal during a regular meeting April 1 at the Hereford Civic Center Executive Board Room.Duane and Sharon Parson were present to request a $108,000 grant to help with replacement of aging...