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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Texas schools see little change in TEA grading Texas public school campuses and districts received their state report cards late last week from the Texas Education Agency, with most showing little change from the previous school year, The Texas Tribune reported.

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Financial Focus

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Every solid house starts with a good blueprint and a strong foundation. Saving for a child's education is very similar.College costs can seem daunting. In addition to tuition, you'll need to account for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other expenses.

At Sunday’s Deaf Smith County 4-H Banquet I Dare You Awards were presented to (above, from left) Max Hedrick, Sam Detten and Macy Betzen. Right, Max Hedrick and Andrew Mathews were awarded Gold Star Awards.

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4-H BANQUET AWARD WINNERS

News Staff

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

TOP FARMER/RANCHER--Pat Padilla accepts the Farmer/

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Historical Society names Pat Padilla Farmer/Rancher of the Year

Jim Steiert

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Pat Padilla, a local farmer and rancher with a passion for cattle and horses, was named the 2026 Farmer/Rancher of the Year by the Deaf Smith County Historical Society during ceremonies at the Hereford Jubilee Saturday, August 15 in Dameron Park.

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Hereford City Manager’s Report ...

News Staff

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.

Bully for Colonel Teddy! We need his conservation vision

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Bully for Colonel Teddy! We need his conservation vision

Jim Steiert

Saturday, August 15, 2026

In this age of expansive exploitation of natural resources, we look with fond appreciation for Theodore Roosevelt, central character in the history of the conservation movement.

The Herd continues to win at home! We took down the Caprock Longhorns with a 16-3 victory! Today’s clincher belongs to Zamiha Escobedo (center), who secured the team’s 10th win with an 8-2 victory in singles. Thursday, August 20 the team hosts Randall.

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HERD TENNIS WINS AGAIN

News Staff

Saturday, August 15, 2026

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDNewspaper Humor Ideas Things You Know If You Live in a Small Town1. You wave at people you don’t know because you probably know their cousin.2. “Going to town” means driving 10 minutes.3.

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.

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