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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member

Today’s Deaf Smith County Business Spotlight is on Chika’s Tire Repair. Chika’s can be reached at (806) 240- 3620. Chika’s sells New and Used tires and repairs.
Blitz belongs to Rita Balderaz. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 205 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Blitz belongs to Rita Balderaz. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 205 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Pet Pic of the Week

Blitz belongs to Rita Balderaz. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 205 E.
Hereford’s Macy Betzen topped Canyon’s Hannah Terry 6-2, 6-1 during the Herd’s match against Canyon Wednesday and Thursday.

Hereford’s Macy Betzen topped Canyon’s Hannah Terry 6-2, 6-1 during the Herd’s match against Canyon Wednesday and Thursday.

Whiteface of the Week

Hereford’s Macy Betzen topped Canyon’s Hannah Terry 6-2, 6-1 during the Herd’s match against Canyon Wednesday and Thursday.

Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept. August 19 Joel Nicolas Sauceda was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG1 greater than or equal to 1 gram, less than 4 grams, violate bond/ protective order, assault/stalk, continuous violence against the family.
Hereford took on Caprock at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo last week for its final football scrimmage of 2026. Friday the Whitefaces travel to Borger to take on the Bulldogs. (Courtesy photo)

Hereford took on Caprock at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo last week for its final football scrimmage of 2026. Friday the Whitefaces travel to Borger to take on the Bulldogs. (Courtesy photo)

Herd kicks off season Friday in Borger

It is late August in Texas, and that can mean only one thing. High School football is back. For fans of the Whitefaces, this season will bring a great amount of change.
Congratulations to the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board Beauty Spots of the Month for August. Residential winner was the home of Ruben and Lupe Sanchez at 723 Baltimore (top) and Business winner was First National Bank at 403 N 25 Mile Ave. (Courtesy photos)

Congratulations to the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board Beauty Spots of the Month for August. Residential winner was the home of Ruben and Lupe Sanchez at 723 Baltimore (top) and Business winner was First National Bank at 403 N 25 Mile Ave. (Courtesy photos)

AUGUST BEAUTY SPOTS

Is the Dockum aquifer plan for Hereford worth its salt?

Is the Dockum aquifer plan for Hereford worth its salt?

Is the Dockum aquifer plan for Hereford worth its salt?

A draft Long-Range Water Supply Plan for the City of Hereford, prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc. thanks to a grant from the Hereford Economic Development Corporation was presented to the city commission on July 20.
Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Member

This week’s member spotlight is on Atmos Energy. The Hereford Fire Department would like to thank Atmos Energy for their donation.
TWO TO TRY FOR--Both mourning and collared doves will be legal game on opening day of dove season September 1. The difference between the two species, a distinctive black ring at the back of the collar, is evident upon close examination of collared doves, but not mourning doves.

TWO TO TRY FOR--Both mourning and collared doves will be legal game on opening day of dove season September 1. The difference between the two species, a distinctive black ring at the back of the collar, is evident upon close examination of collared doves, but not mourning doves.

Dove prospects slimmer in High Plains due to drought, good elsewhere

Dove hunting prospects for the 2026 season are shaping up to be strong with mostly favorable local habitat conditions, adequate moisture in some key areas, and consistently high mourning dove populations across Texas that provide a solid outlook for the September 1 opener.
FRIENDS OF 4-H

FRIENDS OF 4-H

FRIENDS OF 4-H

Cody Chandler and Top of Texas Quails Forever were each honored as Friends of Deaf Smith County 4-H. The honors were given out at the Deaf Smith County 4-H Awards Banquet last weekend.