Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report
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Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Hereford Brand
MASSES OF EQUIPMENT--Water trucks and heavy equipment are amassed adjacent to the site of old La Plata, the one-time Deaf Smith County seat as work proceeds on ground preparation for data centers in central Deaf Smith County (Courtesy Photo)
Preserving La Plata history more than leaving a marker behind
Jim Steiert
EDITOR’S NOTE—This is the third article in a three-part series on the historic La Plata Cemetery and what its future holds amidst massive data center development in Deaf Smith County.The old La Plata Cemetery remained mostly forgotten for many years.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Hereford High School crowned Pierce Valdez and Savanah Peña 2026 Homecoming King and Queen last week during Homecoming activities. (Courtesy photo)
HEREFORD ROYALTY
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
WEST 15TH WASHED OUTHeavy rains in and around Hereford left water gushing down county roads that had no drainage ditches to carry the load. The aftermath of heavy washing on West 15th near a Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative substation is evident here.
Long awaited El Niño moisture finally interrupts drought
Jim Steiert
Long-awaited El Nino moisture finally arrived.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Smith, Deaf Smith County Hospital District CEO, Receives Statewide Rural Hospital Leadership Award
Smith, Deaf Smith County Hospital District CEO, Receives Statewide Rural Hospital Leadership Award
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Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN, RACR, CEO, Deaf Smith County Hospital District, is the 2026 recipient of the Texas Hospital Association’s Pioneer Award recognizing her innovative leadership of a rural hospital.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Late audit proves costly; City equipment must be delayed
Jim Steiert
OK kids, when you were in school and didn’t get an assignment completed there was a penalty to pay, right?Down three members, Hereford city commissioners present for a September 21 regular meeting got a reminder of that stinging life lesson.The city failed to get its audits completed in a timely...
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Over 200 turn out for Texas Junior Angler Fall fishing day
Over 200 turn out for Texas Junior Angler Fall fishing day
Jim Steiert
“You do not cease to fish because you get old; You get old because you cease to fish!” -Anonymous A whopping 236 youngsters and their entourages took out a little staying-young insurance at the latest installment of the hugely successful Texas Junior Anglers event Saturday, September 19 at the...
Saturday, September 26, 2026
HEREFORD SCOREBOARD
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JV FootballThe JV Football team tied Seminole JV at home last Thursday. The HERD forced three turnovers, including an interception by Isiah Penales and a fumble recovery by Jesiah Balderaz.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Hereford Students Help Welcome United Supermarkets to the Community
Hereford Students Help Welcome United Supermarkets to the Community
Hereford Isd Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter
Hereford Students Help Welcome United Supermarkets to the Community It was a beautiful morning in Hereford as community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of United Supermarkets under its new name, and Hereford ISD students were proud to be part of the celebration.The Hereford High...
Saturday, September 26, 2026
NOW THAT’S A CATFISH!—Zayden Tijerina, 10, caught this 26-3/8-inch catfish that took big fish honors at the September 19 Texas Junior Anglers event. (Photo by Jim Steiert)
FISHING DAY
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Saturday, September 26, 2026