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HRMC finance correction spells loss for May

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
A bookkeeping correction meant showing a loss for May for Hereford Regional Medical Center in what would otherwise have been a more positive month.That was the word from Chief Financial Officer Paul Gafford to the full Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board at their regular meeting June 25.
Rufus belongs to Leah Jean Dawson. 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.

Rufus belongs to Leah Jean Dawson. 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.

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Pet Pic of the Week

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Friday, July 10, 2026

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.June 10 Christian Alvino Cervantez was arrested for interfere with emergency required for assist with previous conviction, parole violation.June 14 Joel Mejia was arrested for possession of controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram.

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Sales tax receipts up slightly in May, June

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Sales tax receipts for the Hereford Economic Development Corporation for May and June were both up somewhat but may prove “nip and tuck” to meet the amount budgeted for the current fiscal year budget according to the latest sales tax comparison presented at the July 1 meeting of the body.
LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT--A spectacular fireworks display over Dameron Park in downtown Hereford wrapped up the 250th birthday celebration of America's Declaration of Independence on Saturday evening, July 4. People watched from the park, and from parking lots all over town. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT--A spectacular fireworks display over Dameron Park in downtown Hereford wrapped up the 250th birthday celebration of America's Declaration of Independence on Saturday evening, July 4. People watched from the park, and from parking lots all over town. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

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ALL AMERICAN CELEBRATION

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Great United States and Deaf Smith County USA celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a gathering of patriots of all ages along Main Street and Dameron Park in Hereford on Saturday, July 4.
'OOMPAH' SOUND-- The Havlak “oompah” Polka Band was brought in from Rowena, Texas to perform at the first couple of Nazareth German Festivals in 1973 and 1974 and stirred the crowd in attendance to dance.

'OOMPAH' SOUND-- The Havlak “oompah” Polka Band was brought in from Rowena, Texas to perform at the first couple of Nazareth German Festivals in 1973 and 1974 and stirred the crowd in attendance to dance.

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Best of the Wurst: 53rd Nazareth German Festival upcoming July 11

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The big Nazareth German Festival, none the wurst for wear, marks its 53rd observance Saturday, July 11 with a full day of activities at the Nazareth Community Hall and in the heart of the village.
Hereford Health Clinic Welcomes Dr. Okobi

Hereford Health Clinic Welcomes Dr. Okobi

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Hereford Health Clinic Welcomes Dr. Okobi

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Hereford Regional Medical Center welcomes Dr. Okobi to the team at Hereford Health Clinic, strengthening our medical care capabilities for the region and adding to the deep bench of clinicians. Dr. Okobi joins the team from Florida where he completed a residency training program in family medicine.
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