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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Border barrier construction halted in Big Bend Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported.
Lady Whiteface Teagan Thomas earned her 500th volleyball kill last weekend in the Farmersville Tournament. On Thursday, Aug. 20 the Lady Whitefaces topped Pleasant Grove, Gunter and Central Heights. Friday, Aug. 21 the Lady Herd beat Canton and Clyde but lost to Springtown. Their impressive first two days in the tournament placed them in the Gold Bracket for Saturday where they lost to Van Alstyne and Springtown. This week Hereford traveled to Midland Lee and then play in the Frenship Tournament Aug. 28-29.

Lady Whiteface Teagan Thomas earned her 500th volleyball kill last weekend in the Farmersville Tournament. On Thursday, Aug. 20 the Lady Whitefaces topped Pleasant Grove, Gunter and Central Heights. Friday, Aug. 21 the Lady Herd beat Canton and Clyde but lost to Springtown. Their impressive first two days in the tournament placed them in the Gold Bracket for Saturday where they lost to Van Alstyne and Springtown. This week Hereford traveled to Midland Lee and then play in the Frenship Tournament Aug. 28-29.

VOLLEYBALL MILESTONE

The Herd earned its first district tennis win Saturday by defeating the Dumas Demons 18-1, The team showed up early with one goal in mind: get a dominant win against Dumas. Coaches praised Natalie Hernandez for clinching the 10th win with her strong 6-4, 6-2 victory in singles, and to all of tennis athletes outside of the counting lineup who went out and won every single match.

The Herd earned its first district tennis win Saturday by defeating the Dumas Demons 18-1, The team showed up early with one goal in mind: get a dominant win against Dumas. Coaches praised Natalie Hernandez for clinching the 10th win with her strong 6-4, 6-2 victory in singles, and to all of tennis athletes outside of the counting lineup who went out and won every single match.

The Herd

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.
Hereford Volleyball Defeats Lubbock Christian

Hereford Volleyball Defeats Lubbock Christian

Hereford Volleyball Defeats Lubbock Christian

The Hereford Lady Whitefaces picked up a win over Lubbock Christian, taking the match in four sets.Hereford opened the match strong, winning the first two sets 25-14 and 25-19.
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.