Hereford, TX
Music connected to Hereford
About Hereford
- • Singer Terry Allen, known for his unique country style, hails from Hereford.
- • The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame found its first home in Hereford.
- • The Fort Worth and Denver Railway's arrival cemented Hereford as a cattle shipping hub.
- • A local legend claims a giant, albino rattlesnake roams the outskirts of town.
- • The Dust Bowl era severely impacted Hereford's agriculture, causing widespread hardship.
- • Named for the Hereford cattle breed, it was established in 1899.
- • With around 14,500 residents, it's smaller than nearby Canyon, TX.
- • At 3,874 feet, the high altitude makes for cool summer nights.
- • Beef processing and agriculture are the dominant economic drivers.
- • There's a peaceful, simple, and slow-paced atmosphere.
- • The Dallas Cowboys are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • Hereford High School's football team has a fierce rivalry with the Dumas Demons.
- • The city lies within the Tierra Blanca Creek watershed, part of the larger Red River Basin.
- • U.S. Highway 60 runs east-west through the heart of the city.
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