Shorebird Tour at Nazareth is August 26

Ogallala Commons will be conducting a Shorebird Tour from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. in Nazareth on Wednesday, August 26.A group of shorebird experts will talk about the Mid-Continent Shorebird Conservation Initiative and give presentations about birds like the American avocet, black-necked stilts, plovers,...

In What Direction Are You Facing?

Numbers chapter 2 is full of … numbers. Throughout the chapter, the Lord is communicating to Moses and Aaron how the people of Israel – probably about two million people in all – were to arrange camp as they passed through the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land.

Hereford Police Department & Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Report

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Dept. August 13 Carla Marie Gauna was arrested for driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age.

HISD board discusses budget, approves new tennis complex

The Hereford Independent School District Board of Trustees discussed the proposed 2026-27 budget, potential future bond projects and several district policies during its regular meeting July 24 as well as authorized new tennis courts.HISD Superintendent Ralph Carter presented a Consideration to use...

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Hereford Police Lieutenant Daniel Garcia was recognized by the Hereford Independent School District for obtaining the highest level of School-Based Law Enforcement training reaching the Master Level.

Road and Bridge, sheriff, constable fees approved by county court

County commissioners made quick work of an 11-item agenda at a regular meeting August 11, approving road and bridge and sheriff and constable fees, selecting employee health benefits from Insurance Management Services and authorizing advertising for fuel bids and publication of compensation of...

Leadership Hereford celebrates 10 years of training for Hereford

At its recent convocation, the 2026 Leadership Hereford participants celebrated the 10th year of the organization helping develop leadership skills within our community.Well known speaker, author, and sculptor, Matt Rush, kicked off the 2026 – 2027 year for Leadership Hereford on August 12, 2026 at...

Historical Society names Pat Padilla Farmer/Rancher of the Year

Pat Padilla, a local farmer and rancher with a passion for cattle and horses, was named the 2026 Farmer/Rancher of the Year by the Deaf Smith County Historical Society during ceremonies at the Hereford Jubilee Saturday, August 15 in Dameron Park.Pat, wife Carol, their children Tera and Jordan, and...