Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Keen on good food and over $5 million in capital credit checks being distributed, a customarily large crowd attended the 88th Annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative March 24 at the Hereford Bull Barn.

Jobey Doil Jones Claborn

 1943-2026Church service for Jobey Doil Jones Claborn, age 83, of Muleshoe, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Mulshoe with Curtis Shelburne of Muleshoe and Dr. Stacy Conner of Muleshoe officiating.

Zachary David Martinez

 1992-2026Zachary David Martinez of Hereford, Texas, beloved son of Cindy and Joe Martinez, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 33.Zack, born in Hereford on October 8, 1992, graduated from Hereford High School in 2011.

Peggy McGee

1933-2026Church service for Peggy McGee, age 93, of Muleshoe, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Oklahoma Lane Community Church with Curtis Shelburne of Muleshoe and Vaughn Gossman of Clovis, New Mexico officiating. Burial will be in Bailey County Cemetery.

Sales tax receipts improve in February

February’s sales tax receipts numbers reflected retail sales in Hereford in December of 2025 and accordingly set a new record in single month sales tax receipts.

Caprock Canyons Park expanded; Wild Thumb app aids with native plantings

If you’re not familiar with Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque, a trip down through the Silverton country to Quitaque would certainly be worthwhile to see this southern outcropping of sprawling Palo Duro Canyon.There’s legend in this Caprock country.

LADY WHITEFACE SOFTBALL SCOREBOARD

The Hereford Lady Whitefaces topped Borger 7-6 March 19 and fell to Randall 13-5 this week before hosting Dumas Friday.

WHITEFACE TRACK

Hereford Whitefaces track results Dimmitt Relays Results Varsity Boys Team results 5th 61 points Hilario Sarmiento 3rd 800 Meters Jaxon Lucio 3rd Long Jump & 5th Triple Jump Eddie Becerril 3rd Triple Jump & 5th 200 Meters Jesiah Balderaz 4th 100 Meters Angel Coronado 4th 110 Hurdles & 5th 300...

Central Church of Christ

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.