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Front row, from left: Reggie Underwood (AgTexas Chairman of the Board), Addison Butler, Gracie White, Addilyn Reed, Payton Schuster, Kinley Shieldknight, Brandis Beavers, Brynnley Ensey, Cambryn Gratz, and Kayla Robinson, AgTexas CEO; (back row, from left) Hugh Britten, Ethan Spinhirne, Rett Wann, Jackson Sinclair, Samuel Weineimer, Johan Grotegut and Josef Grotegut.

Front row, from left: Reggie Underwood (AgTexas Chairman of the Board), Addison Butler, Gracie White, Addilyn Reed, Payton Schuster, Kinley Shieldknight, Brandis Beavers, Brynnley Ensey, Cambryn Gratz, and Kayla Robinson, AgTexas CEO; (back row, from left) Hugh Britten, Ethan Spinhirne, Rett Wann, Jackson Sinclair, Samuel Weineimer, Johan Grotegut and Josef Grotegut.

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AgTexas Awards $17,000 to Panhandle 4-H, FFA Students and Distinguished Leader

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
AgTexas Farm Credit held its 11th annual AgYouth Scholarship Banquet for the Amarillo area at The Barn at The Lumberyard in Canyon on Tuesday, April 14, and the Hereford area was very well represented.

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny jokes about the United States New YorkI moved to New York City for my health. I’m paranoid, and it was the only place where my fears were justified.
Soil and Water Stewardship Week observance recalls vital lessons

Soil and Water Stewardship Week observance recalls vital lessons

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Soil and Water Stewardship Week observance recalls vital lessons

Jim Steiert
Saturday, April 18, 2026
“Save the Soil and Save Texas.” That was the mantra stamped on medals and trophies awarded students in the soil conservation essay contest sponsored annually by the old Fort Worth Press and state soil and water conservation districts during the 1950s and 1960s across Texas.
BUILDING SEARCH CHAMPS--Skills USA Building Search State Championship team members from Hereford High School included Felipe Jaquez, Karime Tellez, Luz Nahomy Rodriguez, and Alonso Castro.

BUILDING SEARCH CHAMPS--Skills USA Building Search State Championship team members from Hereford High School included Felipe Jaquez, Karime Tellez, Luz Nahomy Rodriguez, and Alonso Castro.

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Law Enforcement students win two state championships

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hereford High School Law Enforcement students captured two state championships and had other podium finishes at the Skills USA State Contest in Corpus Christi April 8-11, accompanied by instructor Rebecca Artho.

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HEREFORD AREA TRACK RESULTS

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Hereford competed at Lubbock Cooper all day Thursday in the Area Track Meet. The top 4 in each event advanced to the Regional meet in two weeks May 1-2 at Plains Capital Field in Lubbock. All four competitors advanced!!Team results 8th out of 14 teams that scored with 32 points.

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Central Church of Christ

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Central Church of Christ meets every Sunday at 148 Sunset, the corner of Sunset & Plains, in Hereford. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.; and the Sunday evening worship begins at 6:00 p.m. We also meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Dear Editor:There has been a lot of conversation surrounding the upcoming bond election on May 2nd. At the heart of it, one thing is clear: a new structure is needed.One of the biggest concerns— and a completely valid one—is the cost.

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County Ag Industry Day April 23

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension Service is involved in sponsoring a County Ag Industry Day April 23.Registration and the tour will begin at 10 a.m. at Advanta Seed at 2001 East First Street in Hereford. A tour of /Advanta facilities will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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TxDOT: Give ‘em a Brake. Drive Smart in Work Zones

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep our workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.
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