Wayland Baptist Evacuates Plainview Campus After Gas Leak
A severed 4-inch gas line near Seventh and Quincy streets prompted evacuations and class cancellations on November 4, 2026.
Plainview News
For Plainview, the Athens of West Texas, coverage here follows city government, Hale County, Plainview ISD, agriculture, business and public safety. Reporting reaches the city and the wider Hale County area.
Crime
Plainview Police Issued Warrant for Shooting Suspect
Authorities are searching for 32-year-old Jeremiah Gonzales following a shooting on Houston Street.
Lifestyle
Wayland Baptist University Announces Homecoming Candidates
The university has named its homecoming court candidates and recipients for the annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet.
Sports
Live Poll
Should local high school sports programs prioritize competitive playoff success over student participation?
Greenwood to Face Plainview for District Title Friday
The two teams meet this Friday at 7 p.m. at Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium to compete for the district title.
Travel
Live Poll
Do you believe federal grants for local airport expansion benefit your community's economy?
Plainview Airport Receives Federal Grant for Terminal
A new federal grant will fund a terminal and aviation workforce training center at the Plainview-Hale County Airport.
Coverage takes in city commission decisions, the Hale County courts and Plainview ISD alongside the agriculture, food processing and healthcare employers that anchor the local economy. From Downtown to City Center, coverage extends into Lamb County, Floyd County, Swisher County and Lubbock County where stories cross the line. Cotton and grain agriculture shape the city's economic cycles, tax base and water consumption decisions in ways that run through much of the governing calendar at city hall and the county courthouse. Groundwater supply, agricultural infrastructure and school district resources are the recurring subjects in local government reporting.