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READY TO SLEIGH—Anahi Gonzales and Vanessa Nava, executive director of the Hereford Senior Citizens Association, hope for a ride with Santa at the Festival of Trees. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

READY TO SLEIGH—Anahi Gonzales and Vanessa Nava, executive director of the Hereford Senior Citizens Association, hope for a ride with Santa at the Festival of Trees. (Photos by Jim Steiert)

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READY TO SLEIGH

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
MARKING A MILESTONE—Members of the family of Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who played a big role in getting the annual event started, gathered with her at the holiday meal during the 35th edition of the Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from let are David O’Neal, Deana Grissom, Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, Debbie Wait, Rebecca Grissom, Elliott Sowell, and Bobby O’Neal. Many in the company were small children when the first Festival was held in 1990. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

MARKING A MILESTONE—Members of the family of Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, who played a big role in getting the annual event started, gathered with her at the holiday meal during the 35th edition of the Festival of Trees at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center. Pictured from let are David O’Neal, Deana Grissom, Mary Ann Resch-Fowler, Debbie Wait, Rebecca Grissom, Elliott Sowell, and Bobby O’Neal. Many in the company were small children when the first Festival was held in 1990. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Mary Resch Fowler planted idea that blossomed into Festival of Trees

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A former employee planted an idea that blossomed into a traditional holiday launching event locally. Given the mainstay annual fund raiser that the Festival of Trees has become for the Hereford Senior Citizens Center, you would doubt that there were ever any misgivings about performing the project.
GLITZY SURROUNDINGS—Gala goers are surrounded by glitz at the Festival of Trees. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

GLITZY SURROUNDINGS—Gala goers are surrounded by glitz at the Festival of Trees. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Festival of Trees Gala auction brings in $119,750

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Tree Auction at the 35th Hereford Senior Citizens Association Festival of Trees took in $119,750 according to preliminary figures supplied by Vanessa Nava, HSCA executive director.
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TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

Carolyn Waters
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
“Life is like a layer cake. You just put one layer on top of the other and whether you frost it or not is up to you”Ann RichardsNovember 1957An expansion program for the schools was planned by the Hereford Public Schools Board of Trustees.

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Christmas Stocking Fund launching 46th campaign

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
This year marks the 46th campaign of Hereford’s homegrown holiday charity, The Christmas Stocking Fund.The 2025 fund raising campaign begins December 1.A small group of anonymous Hereford businessmen organized the Christmas Stocking Fund back in 1980.
Hereford High School’s Kaylee Ritter recently participated in a skeet and trap competition in Albuquerque, N.M., delivering an exceptional performance that earned her top honors. Ritter took 1st place gold medal in skeet (Ladies Varsity), 1st place gold medal in double skeet (Ladies Varsity), 1st place gold medal in trap singles (Ladies Varsity), 3rd place bronze medal in ATA trap handicap (Ladies Varsity), 3rd place bronze medal in sporting clays (Ladies Varsity) and HOA (High Over All) Ladies Award.

Hereford High School’s Kaylee Ritter recently participated in a skeet and trap competition in Albuquerque, N.M., delivering an exceptional performance that earned her top honors. Ritter took 1st place gold medal in skeet (Ladies Varsity), 1st place gold medal in double skeet (Ladies Varsity), 1st place gold medal in trap singles (Ladies Varsity), 3rd place bronze medal in ATA trap handicap (Ladies Varsity), 3rd place bronze medal in sporting clays (Ladies Varsity) and HOA (High Over All) Ladies Award.

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AWARD WINNER

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HEREFORD BUSINESSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Small Business Saturday is an annual event that takes place on the Saturday following Thanksgiving (this year, November 29, 2025). First observed in 2010, Small Business Saturday has become an important day to show appreciation for the small businesses that are the backbone of our nation’s economy.
The Grill Dads are bringing wood-fired flavor to holiday feasts.

The Grill Dads are bringing wood-fired flavor to holiday feasts.

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Bring Wood-Fired Flavors to Your Holiday Table With These Recipes

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Grilling isn’t just for summer celebrations. Elevate your holiday table and wow family and friends by skipping the oven and grilling main dishes instead. To start, you need the right fuel.
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