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Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Over the past year, I have personally known three people who have been bitten by stray or loose dogs in our community. Thankfully, not every loose dog is dangerous, but any animal running at large can create a safety concern for the animal, motorists, pedestrians, other pets, and our residents.

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Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.August 7 Omar Garcia was arrested for driving while intoxicated.Joe Sebastian Garcia was arrested for driving while intoxicated.August 8 Christian Isiah Villarreal was arrested for criminal mischief greater than or equal to $2,500, less than $30k.
The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping is one of the biggest annual events in Hereford and in the Texas Panhandle. (BRAND photo)

The Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping is one of the biggest annual events in Hereford and in the Texas Panhandle. (BRAND photo)

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Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation moving annual roping event to May

News Staff
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Spicer Gripp Committee is excited to announce that beginning in 2027, the annual Spicer Gripp Memorial will be held the first full weekend in May, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the Panhandle’s premier western events.
HAVE A LOOK--Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins hands out the latest version of anticipated expenditures in the city budget to Commissioners Margaret Del Toro and James Stow as City Manager Ryan Polster looks on during a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission August 10 at City Hall. It was a start early and stay late session. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

HAVE A LOOK--Assistant City Manager Wade Hawkins hands out the latest version of anticipated expenditures in the city budget to Commissioners Margaret Del Toro and James Stow as City Manager Ryan Polster looks on during a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission August 10 at City Hall. It was a start early and stay late session. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Hereford’s M&O, I&S funds reviewed

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 15, 2026
City commissioners started early, broke for supper, and stayed late doing a line-by-line review of the proposed city budget for 2026-2027 during a special meeting August 10 at City Hall.

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City, irrigation wells show drastic declines

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 15, 2026
n Irrigating corn is now impracticalAmidst ongoing drought, local information sources indicate that City of Hereford Ogallala aquifer wells have dropped 75 percent in capacity in the past two years.
Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

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Historical Society’s Hereford Jubilee is Saturday

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The end of summer Hereford Jubilee sponsored by the Deaf Smith Historical Society is coming up Saturday (August 15) in and around Dameron Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Activities kick off with a parade following the traditional route through downtown at 10 a.m.

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HEDC passes budget, renews offer on nine acres

Jim Steiert
Friday, August 7, 2026
Down a board member the Hereford Economic Development Corporation passed a $1,295,000 proposed budget on to the City Commission for approval at its Monday, August 10 meeting.The HEDC board also heard a proposal for a trucking business service by Brent Brethour.
Far left: Pastors Lupe Acevedo, Nathan Adams and Ted Taylor representing the Hereford Ministerial Alliance buried the 250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Time Capsule at the Courthouse. Left, items in the time capsule are displayed. Above, left, the capsule is buried and also pictured are four Hereford youngsters. When the capsule is opened in 50 years Lana Lujan will be 56, Amarah Lujan will be 57, Ezra Taylor will be 59 and Eli Martinez will be 52. (Courtesy photos)

Far left: Pastors Lupe Acevedo, Nathan Adams and Ted Taylor representing the Hereford Ministerial Alliance buried the 250th Celebration of Religious Freedom Time Capsule at the Courthouse. Left, items in the time capsule are displayed. Above, left, the capsule is buried and also pictured are four Hereford youngsters. When the capsule is opened in 50 years Lana Lujan will be 56, Amarah Lujan will be 57, Ezra Taylor will be 59 and Eli Martinez will be 52. (Courtesy photos)

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Time capsule buried at Deaf Smith County Courthouse

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
On July Fourth, America celebrated 250 years as a nation, and in Hereford the day was marked by local and national celebrations.
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