KPAN AM-FM - Hereford

07/26/2024

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WEATHER: (July 26, 2024) FRIDAY - High yesterday was 93° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 65° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny with a high near 95°.

LOCAL: The latest release from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows quite the improvement for Deaf Smith County from the previous week. Currently 80.42% of the county has no drought conditions, compared to 45.81% a week ago. Just a slight portion of far western Deaf Smith remains in D1 at .38%, with the remaining 19.58% in the D0 or abnormally dry category.

Funeral services for Adolfo Del Toro, age 88, are Monday at 10:00 at San Jose Catholic Church. A viewing and visitation is being held Sunday from 2:30-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Adolfo was a skilled carpenter and also worked as a sheep shearer among his career paths. He’s remembered as a loving family man. He died on Wednesday in Amarillo.

The VFW is holding a fundraising dinner tomorrow for Post renovations. The calf-fry and chicken nugget dinner with all the fixings is $10 and served from 5:00-8:00 at the VFW Post at 130 Veterans Park Road. A karaoke contest will follow

Another round of showers and thunderstorms could impact the western Panhandle this evening before precipitation chances all but vanish from the extended forecast. Confidence is increasing in favor of a long stretch of triple digit temps beginning Sunday or Monday.

Esquire Jazz is on the courthouse lawn this evening for the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce’s JAM in July. The free concert begins at 6:30 in the shade on the southeast side from 6:30-9:00. Taco Fiesta is on hand for food options.

KPAN salutes Melissa Mungia as the Good Neighbor of the Day……From the farm to the freeway – get there with Tireworks Tire Pros.

KPAN Pun: What did one plate say to the other? Tonight, dinner is on me!

07/24/2024

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WEATHER: (July 24, 2024) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 86° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 63° at 7:00. KPANcast: Sunny with a high near 94°.

LOCAL: Hereford Regional Medical Center is hosting a Blood Drive today from 12:00-5:00 in the Education Room at the hospital. Donation times average 10 minutes and each blood donation can save up to three lives. Visit dschd.org to schedule your appointment and walk-ins are welcome.

Former Hereford Lady Whiteface volleyball player Camryn Blair will hit the hardwood again this fall when she attends Lubbock Christian University. Camryn will join the Chaps as an Outside Hitter wearing No. 14. Their first game is September 6th, and the first home game is set for early October.

The John Pitman Golf Course is closed Friday-Sunday for the Pudge Kendrick Memorial Tournament. The two-day, two-man scramble runs Saturday and Sunday with a VIP round on Friday. The course will re-open to the public on Monday.

Funeral services for Margarita Cerda, age 73, are Saturday at 11:00 at Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Viewing and visitation is Friday from 1:00-6:00 at the funeral home. Margarita died on Sunday in Amarillo.

The extended forecast period is looking dry and hot with a 40-70% chance of extended triple digits to begin August.

KPAN salutes Dolores Valerio Gomez as the Good Neighbor of the Day……SOLD!! Is yours next? Call Charlie Kerr Realtor at 806-364-2045.

KPAN Pun: This pie tastes like cake, donut?

07/23/2024

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WEATHER: (July 23, 2024) TUESDAY - High yesterday was 79° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 60° at 7:00. KPANcast: Stunning day.

LOCAL: The Baseball/Softball Complex Advisory Board meets today for a 7-item agenda at 6:00 at the Civic Center. The Board will hear an update on fundraising and look at ideas for a Grand Opening. The meeting is open to the public.

All Tx DPS Drivers License Offices are open again after closing last week due to the CrowdStrike incident.

Funeral services for Matias Hernandez, age 81, are today at 11:00 at the Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home Chapel. He was a longtime Easter resident and farm laborer. Mr. Hernandez died on Thursday in Amarillo.

Funeral services for Mary Crist, age 90, are today at 2:30 at Mendez and Mullins Chapel. Mary was a longtime Hereford resident and accomplished artist. Visitation is 1:00-2:00 today at the funeral home. She died on Friday in Hereford.

Graveside services for Juan Jose Zamora Sr., age 65, are Friday at 1:00 at West Park Cemetery. Johnny was a longtime Hereford resident and worked for TxDOT for many years. He died on June 29th.

The Hereford Food Pantry is open from 9:00-12:00 today and tomorrow for donation drop-offs.

KPAN salutes Luz Garcia as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Big selection and installation by Pros – Whiteface Customs.

KPAN Pun: Tue day is the day.

07/20/2024

07/19/2024

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WEATHER: (July 19, 2024) FRIDAY - High yesterday was 89° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 67° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy with a high near 92°.

LOCAL: KPAN recorded .22 of an inch of rain in downtown Hereford at 7:00 this morning. Other area totals included 1.36 inches at Adrian (storms this morning), 1.31 inches at Umbarger (storms yesterday), .82 inch of rain at Earth, .32 of an inch at Canyon, .19 at Sims and .05 of an inch at Vega. Rain chances continue daily through the seven-day forecast.

The Hereford Independent School District Board of Trustees meet in a regular session on Monday night at 6:00 at the Administration Building. The Board will work through a lengthy 11-item agenda as the next school year quickly approaches. The meeting is open to the public for the exception of a tabbed executive session.

Funeral services for Alyssa Castillo, age 24, are Monday at 2:00 at Victory Family Worship Center. Visitation is Sunday from 1:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Alyssa died on Monday.

The Hereford Food Pantry is open for their regular schedule today from 12:00-3:00 at 900 North Lee.

Whiteface Baseball Field is getting another update with the newly installed backstop – turf. An artificial turf infield and bullpen is being installed during this off-season.

KPAN salutes Yvonne Wharton as the Good Neighbor of the Day……From the farm to the freeway – Tireworks Tire Pros.

KPAN Pun: Why didn’t the pancake chef realize it was Friday? It crêped up on him.

07/18/2024

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WEATHER: (July 18, 2024) THURSDAY - High yesterday was 90° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 68° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy with a high near 87°. 40% chance of rain.

LOCAL: The 18th Annual Cheeseburger Festival and Cook Off takes place this Saturday in Friona, The Cheeseburger Capitol of Texas. Teams will compete for a $1,000 cash prize for the Top Burger award. Burgers will be served from 11:30-2:30 and a $10 wristband is good for one whole burger of four quarter pieces, chips and a frisbee. The festival is at Center / Reeve Lake at 601 W. 15th Street in Friona.

Funeral services for Alyssa Castillo, age 24, are Monday at 2:00 at Victory Family Worship Center in Hereford. Alyssa was a 2018 HHS graduate and is remembered as an instrumental part of her family and someone who was very family oriented. A visitation is being held on Sunday from 1:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Alyssa died on Monday.

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum will offer free entry on Saturday for their Free Family Fun Day. Among the activities included are storytelling, crafts, self-guided museum tours and the opportunity to see a real American Quarter Horse in the arena. Museum Family Day hours are 9:00-5:00 this Saturday, July 20th.

KPAN salutes Judy Brown as the Good Neighbor of the Day……We have roots where others have branches – First National Bank.

KPAN Pun: A cowboy’s favorite side dish? Ranch dressing, of course.

07/17/2024

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WEATHER: (July 17, 2024) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 102° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 68° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly sunny with a high near 93°. 50% chance of rain today, 70% chance tonight.

LOCAL: The Independent Community Bankers of America named First National Bank as a Top 10 agricultural lender earlier this month. First National Bank was named No. 7 with a score of 94.7 out of 100. The ICBA used FDIC data from 2023 to calculate the score. First National Bank has locations in Hereford, Friona and Amarillo/Canyon and was recognized in the category among community banks for ag lending with less than $300 million in assets.

McDonald’s of Hereford will be recognized as the Round-Up for RMHC Champion this afternoon at 2:45 at the Hereford restaurant. Hereford patrons donated $2,293.33 in the second quarter of the year by rounding up to the nearest dollar on order totals. There were 25 area stores that participated and $13,006.86 was raised in total for the RMHC of Amarillo.

Funeral services for Celia Moreno Torres, age 67, are today at 2:00 at San Jose Catholic Church. Celia was a longtime Hereford resident and homemaker. She’s remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Torres died on Saturday in Hereford.

A free event for community women will be held on Friday night from 6:00-9:00 at the Hereford Civic Center. “The Garden” will focus on self-care from within and gardening your inner-self. Food, fellowship, worship and several speakers highlight the evening. Register at https://forms.gle/cke2mYM3cpDEj73D9.

KPAN salutes Luke Butler as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Let the Pros at Charlie Kerr Realtor MOVE you – 806-364-2045.

KPAN Pun: Good thing I can’t get out of bed until Friday.

07/16/2024

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WEATHER: (July 16, 2024) TUESDAY - High yesterday was 103° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 71° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and HOTTT again with a high near 101°.

LOCAL: DPS Troopers seized more than 242 pounds of suspected co***ne on Saturday near Vega. Texas Highway Patrol stopped a 2020 Kia Sportage on I-40 in Oldham County for a traffic violation. The trooper found three large duffle bags in the trunk with 100 plastic wrapped bundles of the illegal drug. The driver, Ezequiel Canela-Cabrera, age 29, of Kissimmee, FL, was arrested on felony drug charges.

Hereford’s City Wide Garage Sale is this Saturday, July 20th. The deadline to be featured in the Hereford Brand and official DSC Chamber of Commerce map is noon today. Register at the Chamber at 701 N. Main. The $10 fee covers the permit and related promotions.

A woman was killed walking along I-40 approximately 6 miles east of Vega early yesterday morning. Virginia Leutkahans, 80, of Amarillo, is believed to have been in an earlier vehicle accident and was walking in the west bound lanes shortly after 2 AM when she was struck by a driver who tried to avoid the collision. She was pronounced deceased on the scene.

A welcome pattern change occurs for the High Plains weather this evening sparked by a cold front that will bring a reprieve from the triple digits. Set between two features in the southwest and Great Lakes region, northwesterly flow will impact the area with a return to the monsoonal pattern off the southern Rockies.

KPAN salutes Selma Flores as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Make life better with a newer and nicer ride from Whiteface Ford.

KPAN Pun: Chuck Norris wouldn’t break a sweat in this heat.

07/15/2024

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WEATHER: (July 15, 2024) MONDAY - High yesterday was 98° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 66° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and HOTTTTTTT with a high near 103°.

LOCAL: Former President Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt on his life Saturday at a rally in Butler, PA. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, was able to take a rooftop position approximately 120 meters from the former president and rattled off multiple shots with a long rifle, one of those grazing Trump’s ear. Crooks and a spectator, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, were killed in the gunfire.

Hereford City Commissioners will meet in a regular session this evening at 6:30 for a 14-item agenda. The meeting is at City Hall and is open to the public. Commissioners will look to approve two HBAB façade improvement grants at The Water Lot and KNNK Radio, discuss and possibly approve a contract with Republic Waste Services and hear an update from the HEDC among the items.

HISD Board of Trustees meet in a special session at 6:00 today at the Administration Building. They’ll work through a 7-item agenda.

Panhandle Community Services will offer assistance for Atmos Energy customers in need this week. Residential customers can apply for financial assistance with past due debts, deposits and service charges. A photo ID and the last bill is required and funds are limited. Assistance is available from 9:00-4:00 today through Friday at their office at 1011 E Park Avenue.

KPAN salutes Jessica Barrientos as the Good Neighbor of the Day……WT Services is now offering 1 Gig internet for $79.95. Call us today at 806-360-9000 to upgrade.

KPAN Pun: Most frogs are part Irish, part British, and a tad Pole.

07/12/2024

07/12/2024

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WEATHER: (July 12, 2024) FRIDAY - High yesterday was 97° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 68° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and hot with a high near 98°.

LOCAL: The Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce presents JAM in July this evening on the courthouse square. The first group of the concert series will be Fabian Anaya y Grupo Maldad. The concert is free from 6:30-9:00. Roosters Food Truck will be on-site offering paid dinner options.

The HISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session on Monday evening for a 7-item agenda. Among the items is a tabbed executive session to possibly discuss employment terms for Dr. Ralph Carter, the lone finalist for the HISD Superintendent position. The meeting is at 6:00 at the Administration Building and is open to the public.

Financial incentive amounts have been announced for Texas A&M AgriLife’s Texas Climate-Smart Initiative. Funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to the tune of $65 million. Find the application and incentive amounts on things like cover crops, conservation crop rotation, irrigation management and feed management for farm and ranch and livestock operations at climatesmart.tamu.edu.

As of yesterday, 17,981,204 Texans are registered ahead of this year’s presidential election. If that number eclipses 18 million it would be a record for the state.

Lady Whiteface Volleyball Camp is next Monday-Wednesday at the HHS triple gyms. Incoming 3rd-6th graders meet from 9:00-12:00, and 7th-9th graders from 1:00-4:00. Registration is on-site 30 minutes prior to each session and costs $40 for the three-day camp.

KPAN salutes Ralph Morrow as the Good Neighbor of the Day……More than just tires – wheels and service too at Tireworks Tire Pros.

KPAN Pun: “I find out more and more every day how important it is for people to share their memories.” – Fred Rogers.

07/11/2024

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WEATHER: (July 11, 2024) THURSDAY - High yesterday was 95° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 63° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and hot with a high near 95°. Rain chances have returned to our forecast with a 15% chance this afternoon and evening.

LOCAL: The Deaf Smith County Historical Society is accepting nomination forms for their Farmer/Rancher of the Year award through the 1st of August. The award will be announced at the Hereford Jubilee on the third Saturday in August, which falls on the 17th this year. Nomination forms are available at the Deaf Smith County Museum and several businesses around town and need to be returned to the museum by Thursday, August 1st.

Two Texas lakes were named among the Top 10 places for bass fishing in the country by Bassmaster. The list puts O.H. Ivie Lake and Lake Fork both in the Top 5, with O.H. Ivie in the No. 2 spot and Lake Fork at No. 5. The lakes are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively for the Central Division. O.H. Ivie has produced 35 Toyota ShareLunkers (8 pounds or heavier) in the first four months of the year, and 12 of those were Legacy Class bass that weighed more than 13 pounds. The St. Lawrence River in New York near the Thousand Islands was named the best place for bass fishing in the country.

KPAN salutes Mary Ann Warren as the Good Neighbor of the Day……In-person, drive-up or online – bank with your friends at First National Bank.

KPAN Pun: When I talk about my fishing trips, I’m not spinning you a yarn, I’m spooling you the truth.

07/10/2024

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WEATHER: (July 10, 2024) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 93° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 63° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy and mostly calm with a high near 94°. 40% chance of rain through the evening hours.

LOCAL: KPAN recorded .33 of an inch of rain in downtown Hereford this morning. Showers and thunderstorms produced spotty but certainly beneficial totals in the area. Notable totals included .5 of an inch at the Mesonet site on the west side of Hereford, .6-1.2 inch totals were measured between Hereford and Milo Center, .8 of an inch just southeast of North Star Dairy and .28 of an inch at Bootleg. KPAN’s 48-hour-total stands at .37 of an inch. Another day of shower and thunderstorm chances favoring the western Panhandle will be on tap for the KPAN listening area. Flash flooding in urban and already saturated areas and strong winds will be the main hazards.

German Fest takes place this Saturday in Nazareth. The day begins with a free Ogallala Commons Playa Tour from 8:30-11:30. Registration is at the Home Mercantile in downtown and will feature a walking and driving tour of surrounding playa lakes. A classic car show and bingo both begin at 10:30 Saturday morning, and the annual “Authentic German Meal” begins at 11:00 at the Community Hall. Live music performances dot the afternoon at Paige’s Biergarten.

KPAN salutes Nelcy Peña as the Good Neighbor of the Day……SOLD!! Is yours next? Call Charlie Kerr Realtor at 806-364-2045.

KPAN Pun: Is Whoopie Cushion Wednesday a thing?

07/09/2024

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WEATHER: (July 9, 2024) TUESDAY - High yesterday was 86° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 60° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and calm with a high near 90°.

LOCAL: A recent study from Cotton Incorporated shows that synthetic fabrics leak 8.3 million metric tons of macroplastics and microplastics into the environment each year. The study found that was 10x the number of leakage from cotton or other natural fiber clothes. The majority of those, or 98%, are in the macroplastic form and come from improper disposal.

KPAN measured .04 of an inch of rain this morning in downtown Hereford. A line of storms diminished as they approached the Hereford area yesterday morning, resulting in just more than a sprinkle. The same line produced .25 at Sims in central Deaf Smith County. Rain chances will exist again today and tomorrow with the western third of the Panhandle most favored under the continued monsoonal flow from the mountains to the west. Then an upper level ridge sets in to dominate the region and provide warm and dry conditions from Thursday-early next week.

The Hereford Food Pantry is open from 9:00-12:00 today and tomorrow to accept donations. They’re open for food assistance each Monday and Friday from 12:00-3:00 at 900 North Lee.

KPAN salutes Daniela Lopez as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Huge selection of workbeds and truck accessories with installation from the Pros at Whiteface Customs.

KPAN Pun: What do you call a Tuesday that acts like a Monday? A two-faced day!

07/09/2024

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WEATHER: (July 8, 2024) MONDAY - High yesterday was 90° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 65° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly cloudy and cool with a high near 78° and a 60% chance of rain.

LOCAL: Another day of unseasonably cool temps is in-store for the High Plains today. The Hereford area will again struggle to reach the 80° mark. The best chances for rain of the seven-day-forecast are also today, specifically this morning, but any impact would be felt well after our 7:00 measurement mark.

Deaf Smith County Commissioners are meeting for a 7-item agenda tomorrow morning at 9:00 at the Deaf Smith County Courthouse. They’ll look at paving projects and a contract to possibly house Potter County inmates at the Deaf Smith County Law Enforcement Center. The meeting is open to the public.

The City of Hereford Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for a short, 4-item, agenda tomorrow evening at 6:00 at City Hall. They’ll look at a request to re-zone 309 Avenue C from a Two-Family District to Mobile Home District. That meeting is also open to the public in the Commission Chamber.

DPS Troopers seized more than ten pounds of suspected co***ne in a traffic stop near Groom on July 4th. Patris Mundy, age 58, and Danelle Hopkins, age 44, both of Indianapolis, IN, were arrested on felony drug charges.

KPAN salutes Joanna Placencio as the Good Neighbor of the Day……WT Services is now offering 1 Gig internet for $79.95. Call us today at 806-360-9000 to upgrade.

KPAN Pun: How do you make a raincoat more stylish? Add some thunderwear.

07/03/2024

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WEATHER: (July 3, 2024) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 100° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 75° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly cloudy and cooler with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

LOCAL: Tomorrow’s Party in the Park kicks off with a parade along the normal route at 11:00 in the morning. Activities will then follow in Dameron Park throughout the day before live music begins by Insufficient Funds at 6:00. A professional fireworks show is set for dark in downtown to conclude the Independence Day Celebration. The Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce, VFW and St. A’s Knights of Columbus all have a hand in making the day what it is. Contact 806-346-1514 for parade info and 806-344-7341 for vendor booth info.

The HEDC Board meets in regular session today for a 7-item agenda. The meeting is open to the public at 4:30 at the Civic Center.

Funeral services for George Cadena Sr., age 71, will be Friday at 11:00 at San Jose Catholic Church. A visitation is tomorrow from 2:00-4:00 at Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Cadena drove a truck for more than 50 years. He’s remembered as a loving family man. He died on Monday in Hereford.

Funeral services for Michael “Tiny” Leal, age 53, are this morning at 10:00 at the Nazarene Family Church.

A loss in pressure has prompted a Boil Water Notice to be issued for residents on the Deaf Smith Fresh Water Supply District 1. All water for consumption should be boiled for no less than two minutes.

KPAN salutes Melissa Martinez as the Good Neighbor of the Day……SOLD!! Is yours next? Call Charlie Kerr Realtor at 806-364-2045.

KPAN Pun: What do you call a dog that wins a 4th of July hot dog eating contest? A wiener of independence!

07/03/2024

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WEATHER: (July 2, 2024) TUESDAY - High yesterday was 99° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 73° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and hot. Rain chances this evening.

LOCAL: The Hereford Beautification Advisory Board meets today in a regular session to discuss a 10-item agenda. They’ll talk about the train depot project, the Fall Fiesta Down Main, and hear a façade improvement grant application from The Water Lot. The meeting is open to the public at 12:00 at the Civic Center.

Aiven Martinez and Xavier Sauceda took the top spot in the Championship Flight at the 21st Tierra Blanca Classic over the weekend. They finished the 36-hole tourney tied with Pete Rodriguez and J.C. Casarez at 127, but would get it done with a Birdie on the first playoff hole. Scott McGinty and Anthony Gale won the President’s Flight with a two-day 125.

Funeral services for Roberto Jimenez, age 65, are this morning at 10:30 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Clovis. Roberto was a former longtime Hereford resident who died on Tuesday.

Funeral services are pending at Parkside Chapel Funeral Home for George Cadena Sr., age 71. George was a longtime Hereford resident who died yesterday.

Donations are being accepted to send several Deaf Smith County Kids Inc., teams to the World Series in Alabama later this month. Contact Brent Brethour at 806-392-2136 for donation info.

KPAN salutes Stacey Smith as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Make life great again with a newer and nicer ride from Whiteface Ford.

KPAN Pun: I used to play piano by ear, but now I play by hand.

07/01/2024

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WEATHER: (July 1, 2024) MONDAY - High yesterday was 95° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 73° at 7:00. KPANcast: Sunny and breezy. Slight chance for rain this evening. Better chances beginning tomorrow.

LOCAL: The page has turned to the second half of the year and the first Federal Holiday of the summer takes place this Thursday, July 4th, Independence Day. The Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Party in the Park on Thursday at Dameron Park in downtown Hereford. Festivities run from 11:00-10:30 and will feature a parade, vendor booths, live music and a fireworks show. For parade registration call Sandra Walker at the VFW at 806-346-1514, and for vendor registration call Brent Schoenenberger at 806-344-7341.

City Commissioners meet tonight in a regular session for a 10-item agenda. They’ll look to appoint and then swear in the newly appointed City Secretary Franchesca Jimenez. The commission will also look to approve an agreement allowing Xcel Energy to continue operations in Hereford for another 10 years among the items. The meeting is at City Hall at 6:30 and is open to the public.

Funeral services for Michael “Tiny” Leal, age 53, are Wednesday at 10:00 at the Nazarene Family Church. Michael was a longtime Hereford resident and 1989 HHS graduate. Visitation is tomorrow from 1:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. He died on Thursday in Hereford.

KPAN salutes Roger Albracht as the Good Neighbor of the Day……WT Services is now offering 1 Gig internet for $79.95. Call us today at 806-360-9000 to upgrade.

KPAN Pun: Rolling out of bed is easy. Getting up off the floor is another story.

06/28/2024

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WEATHER: (June 28, 2024) FRIDAY - High yesterday was 96° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 74° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and very hot.

LOCAL: Rusty Pit BBQ is opening their doors for a rare Saturday lunch line special in a fundraising effort for Dennis Brito. Dennis is undergoing treatment for lung cancer and faces a mountain of medical bills. The lunch will feature a brisket plate with beans, rice, drink and dessert for $15. Serving begins at 11:00 until sold out.

Early reports compiled by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension show a mixed-bag in the early going for High Plains Wheat Harvest. Spotty or non-existent rains during grain fill, especially in the western Panhandle, will provide for dismal numbers on dryland acres for many producers. A report from western Deaf Smith showed just 10 bushels per acre which pales in comparison to producers east of Amarillo reporting 45 bushels per acre and early reports from Ochiltree County of 40-60 bushels per acre for dryland wheat.

The John Pitman Golf Club is closed today through Monday for the Tierra Blanca Classic. The two-day, two-man scramble features local and regional golfers competing for bragging rights and prizes. The course is open to tournament golfers for a practice round today, with official play taking place Saturday and Sunday. The course re-opens to the public on Tuesday.

KPAN salutes Dodie Judkins as the Good Neighbor of the Day……From the farm to the freeway – Tires, Wheels and Service at Tireworks Tire Pros.

KPAN Pun: What do you call a wizard that can turn himself into a golf club? Harry Putter.

06/27/2024

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WEATHER: (June 27, 2024) THURSDAY - High yesterday was 100° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 70° at 7:00. KPANcast: Hot with a 20% chance of rain.

LOCAL: The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees named a lone finalist for the HISD Superintendent position yesterday. Dr. Ralph Carter will officially be appointed after a customary state-mandated waiting period. Dr. Carter comes to Hereford from Lipan ISD, on the outskirts of Fort Worth, where he currently serves as Superintendent.

KPAN recorded .28 of an inch of rain at 7:00 this morning from evening showers yesterday. A band of storms formed along HWY 385 in the central and northern parts of Deaf Smith County and produced substantial rainfall with totals ranging between 1-1.75 inches. Other notable totals include 2.36 at Goodnight, .96 at Vega, .86 of an inch in Friona, .44 of an inch at Dawn and .35 of an inch at the West Texas Mesonet site in Hereford.

The Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors is meeting for an 11-item agenda this afternoon at 5:30 at Hereford Regional Medical Center. They’ll hear a May Staff Report and meet in executive session for personnel matters and quality report updates. The meeting is open to the public at the Board Room at HRMC.

Parade and vendor registration info for the July 4th Party in the Park is underway. Call the Chamber at 806-364-3333.

KPAN salutes Reyna Torres as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Drive-up, online or in person – bank with your friends at First National Bank.

KPAN Pun: What do you call two coffee mugs sitting next together? A happy cup-ple.

06/27/2024

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WEATHER: (June 26, 2024) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 100° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 75° at 7:00. KPANcast: Hot again with afternoon and evening shower and thunderstorm chances.

LOCAL: The Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet in a regular session tomorrow afternoon at 5:30 for an 11-item agenda. They’ll hear a report from Dr. Rohm on May’s medical staff and then move into a closed session for personnel matters and quality reports. That’s among the items to be discussed. The meeting is open to the public at the HRMC Board Room.

The HISD Board of Trustees met for their 3rd of three special sessions at 8:30 this morning. The 5-item agendas had executive closed sessions tabbed to interview Superintendent candidates and then allowed time for deliberation.

Funeral services for Paige Arnold Shelton, age 68, are Monday afternoon at 2:00 at Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Paige was a longtime Hereford resident who died on Friday in Amarillo.

Another afternoon shot of Rocky Mountain disturbances occurs today with the NW Panhandle most favored for any severe weather hazards. The upper level ridge will take a stronger grip on our region tomorrow and Friday limiting any rain chances. Heat Advisories have been issued for the southeastern Panhandle and Palo Duro Canyon.

KPAN salutes Vanessa Ellis as the Good Neighbor of the Day……SOLD!! Is yours next? Call Charlie Kerr Realtor at 806-364-2045.

KPAN Pun: Why did the coffee shop close for the day? Because a storm was brewing.