Local firefighters answered a call to a wildfire in what could have turned into a much worse scenario had they not brought the blaze under control. Though no homes or buildings were destroyed, one Hereford firefighter was injured when he fell.

While the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continuously accepts applications for enrollment into the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) throughout the year, interested applicants must submit their applications to their local NRCS Field Office by Feb. 28 for the 2022-1 CSP Classic sign up.

During the cold winters, we love huddling up in blankets and sipping our favorite hot beverage by the fireplace or binge-watching the newest Netflix series. But our pets may also be cold and they are not able to express it in a way that we can understand. Sharp drops in temperature can cause them to shiver the entire night and even catch an illness. To ensure your beloved pet is just as warm as you are, we’ve gathered these 5 essential tips to keep your pet safe and warm this winter.

If you are suffering from frigid, snowy weather-induced cabin fever, a trip to a nearby museum may be the cure. Canyon's Panhandle Plains Historical Museum has opened a special exhibit highlighting the prisoner of war camp located south of Hereford during World War II. "Paradox in a P.O.W. Camp: The Souvenirs of Unlikely Friendship" opened in the museum's Alexander Gallery on Jan. 15.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.

Not many of us write personal letters anymore. Email, text, Messenger and video chat have taken the place of stationery and ink pens. Today’s communication is convenient and fast but I miss the writing and receiving of hand written letters. For years I anticipated the arrival of letters from family and close friends. Looking back to childhood, one friend was a Pen pal.

For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10 One of my favorite heroes of the faith is the king of Israel, King David.