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Carolyn Ann Kuper Evers 1943-2026

Carolyn Ann Kuper Evers 1943-2026

Carolyn Ann Kuper Evers 1943-2026

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Carolyn Ann Kuper Evers, 82, a lifetime resident of Hereford, Texas has gained her angel wings on July 29, 2026, at the Cottages of Quail Creek Memory Care Unit in Amarillo, Texas.A rosary is scheduled for Friday August 14, 2026, at La-Grone Blackburn-Shaw funeral home, 8310 S. Coulter St.
Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

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Hospital board approves tax abatements for Google, Intersect Power

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 1, 2026
With one vote no and one abstention, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District board voted to grant ten-year tax abatements to Intersect Power and Google LLC during a highlight portion of their regular monthly meeting at the Hereford Regional Medical Center Board Room July 23.
Khloe and Killer belong to Prescillia Valadez. 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.

Khloe and Killer belong to Prescillia Valadez. 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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Saturday, August 1, 2026
TYING A TROUT GETTER-In happy times of yesteryear 4-H adventure, Judith Jones came to Hereford to share her fly tying skills and know-how with lucky members of the Trailblazers 4-H Club. Her generosity made an impression. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

TYING A TROUT GETTER-In happy times of yesteryear 4-H adventure, Judith Jones came to Hereford to share her fly tying skills and know-how with lucky members of the Trailblazers 4-H Club. Her generosity made an impression. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Swapping stories with Judy, a lady of dry fly creation

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Saturday, August 1, 2026
By Jim SteiertContributing WriterI remember times of visiting and co-presenting with my friend Judith Jones ---she a Texas Master Naturalist of consummate skills in bird watching and wildflower identification.
Future Herd Football players had a lot of fun this week. The camp is the final Hereford ISD Athletic Camp as the summer wraps up.

Future Herd Football players had a lot of fun this week. The camp is the final Hereford ISD Athletic Camp as the summer wraps up.

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FOOTBALL CAMPERS

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Hereford Retired School Employees Celebrate 55 Years of Service

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Saturday, August 1, 2026
The Hereford Retired School Employees is the local chapter of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). This year, the chapter celebrates its 55th anniversary, having been established in the early 1970s.Today, the organization has about 90 members.Members meet at 11:30 a.m.
Plan approved by voters falls $154 billion short of immediate Texas water needs

Plan approved by voters falls $154 billion short of immediate Texas water needs

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Plan approved by voters falls $154 billion short of immediate Texas water needs

Jim Steiert
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Additional reporting by Carlos Nogueras Ramos, Colleen DeGuzman and Alejandra Martinez Texas Tribune Hereford must acquire additional water rights in the immediate future, as must many Panhandle and South Plains cities.That need is evident in the 50year 2026 State Water Plan.

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Church

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Saturday, August 1, 2026
Central Church of ChristPsalm 94 tells us a lot about the Lord. He is the shaper of the human ear and the designer of human eyes (94:9). It is He who teaches man knowledge and disciplines the nations (94:10). He is judge of the earth (94:2). This ancient Hebrew poem calls on all of us to understand.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dennis Hicks
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
(This comment was read to the Hereford City Commission Meeting at the July 27 regular meeting and submitted as a Letter to the Editor for publication in the Hereford BRAND.)Good evening ladies and gentlemen.
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