Jazz, Chamber and Western Movie Music on Tap for Fall Concerts at WT

Several student and faculty ensembles will offer fall concerts in coming days at West Texas A&M University.The ensembles all are part of the School of Music in WT’s Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. Performances are free. Call 806651-2840.

Hospital Board hopes patient days perk up, cash on hand improves

The Deaf Smith County Hospital District board heard reports on the final month of Fiscal Year 2024-2025, approved dialysis policies and procedures, got a medical staff report, pondered the possibility of a docuseries featuring hospital facilities, and adjusted dates for the November and December...

Texas streak reaches tragic 25 years of daily deaths DPS to hand out tip cards to help #EndTheStreakTX

Every single day for the past quarter century, a mother, father, son or daughter has died in a crash in Texas.There are many wonderful things Texas is known for, but the 25-year streak of daily deaths is one thing we need to change – and we can’t do it alone.Nov.

Hereford ISD

Hereford ISD is proud to announce our selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).

Hereford Food Pantry keeping prepared if demand surges

While they haven’t seen a huge influx of new demand thus far due to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding halt, those administering the Hereford Food Pantry are following the old Scout mantra of being prepared.

Mayor explains recreation discounts not allowed for retired City employees

In a follow up, Mayor Cathy Bunch addressed an issue raised about discounts for retired city employees in public comments at the October 6 city commission meeting and commissioners listened to comments on leadership during their October 20 regular meeting.

KIWANIS PANCAKE SUPPER

Hereford’s Kiwanis Club kept up its tradition of serving pancakes on Election Day this week. The club served pancakes and sausage at the Hereford High School Cafeteria as polls wrapped up voting procedures. Pictured are members of the Hereford club flipping pancakes, serving and mixing dough.

HISD tax rate increase, all state amendments pass locally

An additional tax for the Hereford Independent School District was approved by Deaf Smith County voters, who joined voters statewide in approving 17 proposed constitutional amendments during the Tuesday, November 4 election.

Thank You for Voting FOR the VATRE

On November 4th, 2025, the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election passed with 61.4 percent of voters in favor and 38.6 percent opposed. I am thrilled and deeply grateful to our entire community for supporting this important investment in the future of our students.This VATRE will bring over $1.

Veterans Day observances include breakfast, burger lunch Nov. 11

Tuesday, November 11, marks the 2025 observance of Veterans Day in Hereford and across the United States.County Veterans Service Officer Albert Sciumbato reports that as of September 30 of 2024 there were 479 Veterans in Deaf Smith County according to Veterans Administration state records.