News

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)

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)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Preserving La Plata history more than leaving a marker behind

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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.
Hereford High School crowned Pierce Valdez and Savanah Peña 2026 Homecoming King and Queen last week during Homecoming activities. (Courtesy photo)

Hereford High School crowned Pierce Valdez and Savanah Peña 2026 Homecoming King and Queen last week during Homecoming activities. (Courtesy photo)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

HEREFORD ROYALTY

News Staff
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.

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.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Long awaited El Niño moisture finally interrupts drought

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Long-awaited El Nino moisture finally arrived.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Late audit proves costly; City equipment must be delayed

Jim Steiert
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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...
Over 200 turn out for Texas Junior Angler Fall fishing day

Over 200 turn out for Texas Junior Angler Fall fishing day

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Over 200 turn out for Texas Junior Angler Fall fishing day

Jim Steiert
Saturday, September 26, 2026
“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...
Hereford Students Help Welcome United Supermarkets to the Community

Hereford Students Help Welcome United Supermarkets to the Community

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hereford Students Help Welcome United Supermarkets to the Community

Hereford Isd Spotlight By Dr. Ralph Carter
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Church

Have News To Share?
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Central Church of ChristA young soldier overseas was writing to his girlfriend. He wanted to send her a telegram because he thought that would make more of an impression. So, he gave the telegraph operator a message to send. The message was this: “I love you. I love you. I love you.
Congratulations to the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board Beauty Spots of the Month for September. Residential- the home of Dwayne and Cheryl Davison at 223 Cherokee and Business- Hereford Nursing and Rehabilitation at 231 N. Kingwood St.

Congratulations to the Hereford Beautification Advisory Board Beauty Spots of the Month for September. Residential- the home of Dwayne and Cheryl Davison at 223 Cherokee and Business- Hereford Nursing and Rehabilitation at 231 N. Kingwood St.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

SEPTEMBER BEAUTY SPOTS

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Subscribe to