SWEARING IN CEREMONY--Newly elected and re-elected city commissioners were sworn in during a special city commission meeting on May 11 at City Hall. Taking the oath of office from left are incumbent City Commissioner Place 2 Angie Alonzo, newly elected At-Large Commissioner Place 6 Margaret Del Toro, newly elected City Commissioner Place 4 Jeremy Lopez, and incumbent At-Large Commissioner Place 5 James Stow. They were sworn in by City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez.

SWEARING IN CEREMONY--Newly elected and re-elected city commissioners were sworn in during a special city commission meeting on May 11 at City Hall. Taking the oath of office from left are incumbent City Commissioner Place 2 Angie Alonzo, newly elected At-Large Commissioner Place 6 Margaret Del Toro, newly elected City Commissioner Place 4 Jeremy Lopez, and incumbent At-Large Commissioner Place 5 James Stow. They were sworn in by City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez.

Commissioners sworn in, property condemned, Spain named judge

Jim Steiert
Saturday, May 23, 2026
A change of the guard was one aspect of a special meeting of the Hereford City Commission on May 11...
SkillsUSA Forensics – Luke Moore, Easton Mahannah, Jahlizza Brown, Avary Wesley, Scarlett Chavez, Destiny Chavez, Mayci Del Toro.

SkillsUSA Forensics – Luke Moore, Easton Mahannah, Jahlizza Brown, Avary Wesley, Scarlett Chavez, Destiny Chavez, Mayci Del Toro.

Forensics SkillsUSA Projects Rated Superior

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Seven Tulia High School Forensics students took sight projects to the State SkillsUSA competition.
SILENT TRIBUTE--Flags fluttering in local cemeteries this weekend mark a show of respect for those who gave a last full measure of devotion for their country. Take a moment to walk among them and remember. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

SILENT TRIBUTE--Flags fluttering in local cemeteries this weekend mark a show of respect for those who gave a last full measure of devotion for their country. Take a moment to walk among them and remember. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

Flag-adorned local cemeteries memorialize sacrifice for country

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather permitting, why not visit one of Hereford’s three cemeteries, West Park, Saint Anthony, or Restlawn Memorial Park Sunday or Monday, in honor of Memorial Day?

Castro County News 

STATE WINNERS

STATE WINNERS

STATE WINNERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Nazareth ISD added another state championship to their list last week at the UIL State Tennis...
Displayer for the month of May is Hailey Cosden, one of our favorite volunteers. She is exhibiting a wide array of items she has cre ated through knitting and crocheting.

Displayer for the month of May is Hailey Cosden, one of our favorite volunteers. She is exhibiting a wide array of items she has cre ated through knitting and crocheting.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Schools in Castro County are drawing to a close this school year and graduations are scheduled.
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Swisher County News 

Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected council members District III Councilman Jed Owens, Mayor Dusty George, and District IV Councilman Israel “Bibo” Ramirez.

Oath of Office was administered to the newly elected council members District III Councilman Jed Owens, Mayor Dusty George, and District IV Councilman Israel “Bibo” Ramirez.

Council Members Sworn In During May Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Tulia City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2026 in the Council Chambers of...
Logan Becerra made his decision to play football for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at a signing ceremony at Tulia High School. He had also received an offer from Wayland Baptist University.

Logan Becerra made his decision to play football for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at a signing ceremony at Tulia High School. He had also received an offer from Wayland Baptist University.

SIGNING DAY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Hereford Brand 

Lola belongs to Michelle Mendoza Vera. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Lola belongs to Michelle Mendoza Vera. To enter your pet in the Hereford BRAND’s Pet Pic of the Week contest visit us on Facebook and submit your picture there. Winners receive a free one year online subscription to the Hereford BRAND or some Hereford BRAND merchandise. Winners need to come by 200 E. Park Avenue to the Brand office to claim their prize.

Pet Pic of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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HELLISH FURY--A threatening black smokenado swirls behind an emergency vehicle on FM 168 south of Buffalo Lake at the height of May 14 and 15 wildfire raging in Randall County. Multiple fire departments including Hereford, Dawn, Bootleg, Hart and Nazareth responded.

HELLISH FURY--A threatening black smokenado swirls behind an emergency vehicle on FM 168 south of Buffalo Lake at the height of May 14 and 15 wildfire raging in Randall County. Multiple fire departments including Hereford, Dawn, Bootleg, Hart and Nazareth responded.

Local, area Firefighters battle wind-fanned hell without hesitation

Jim Steiert
Saturday, May 23, 2026
The worst of times brings out the best in the people of the Panhandle.
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