Production for Texas aquaculture remains steady, but producers have dealt with a host of challenges related to heat and drought, including higher water input costs, algal blooms and low dissolved oxygen levels due to high temperatures. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE-- Lori Walderich, a lifelong aviation enthusiast and a commercial and tailwheel-rated pilot who authored “From Idle to Iconic-Ideas to Help Small Airports Thrive” and leads IdeaStudio joins City Manager Ryan Polster in hopes that more private jets will be housed at and make use of Hereford Municipal Airport.

WHERE IT COMES FROM--This chart, supplied to city commissioners for a Special Meeting August 27, shows where revenue sources for the General Fund originate.

There will be a Wheat Insect and Disease Scouting School on Sept. 16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office for Randall County in Canyon. (Kay Ledbetter/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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REPAIRS A PRIORITY--The newly-repaired 'HERD' water tower between Northwest and Aspen symbolizes the high priority that repair and refurbishing of city water storage facilities has been given under the leadership of City Manager Ryan Polster. City commissioners approved and adopted a long-range water supply plan at a Special Meeting August 27 at City Hall, marking a new chapter in Hereford's water situation. Hereford is credited for being proactive on water.

Hereford’s Mighty Maroon Band is ready for the 2026 football and marching season performing its contest show Cosmic Frontier. Mighty Maroon Band Outstanding Marchers of the Week in game one against Borger included Matthew Moya, Yamileth Soltero, Aliza Perez, Ava Barajas, Karime Tellez, and Elia Rodriguez. (Courtesy photos)