KPAN AM-FM - Hereford

10/17/2025

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WEATHER: (October 17, 2025) FRIDAY - High yesterday was 82° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 53° at 7:00. KPANcast: Sunny with light winds and a high near 80°.

LOCAL: The Herd and the Randall Raiders kickoff at 7:00 tonight at Whiteface Stadium in 2-4A football play. Randall and Hereford opened district with a win last week and are sitting at 1-0 in league play. KPAN AM-FM will have live coverage from the stadium at 6:45 with pre-game programs beginning at 5:45.

The Class of 2028 will hold their class supper tonight with a meal of loaded nachos, drink and dessert for $10. The meal is at the HJH cafeteria from 5:00-7:00.

Hereford ISD will hold a Town Hall regarding the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on Monday night at 6:00 at the Hereford Civic Center. The public is invited to attend. More information about the ballot measure can be found at herefordisdvatre.com…Early voting begins Monday at the Deaf Smith County Courthouse with voting hours of 8:00-5:00. There are 17 state-wide propositions on the ballot.

Funeral services for Simón Salinas, age 68, are today at 2:00 at San Jose Catholic Church.

The Lady Whitefaces head to Borger tomorrow in 4-4A volleyball action. First serve is set for 12:00 and KPAN AM-FM will have live coverage.

Hereford City Commissioners are meeting on Monday evening at 6:30 at City Hall in a regular meeting. They’ll work through an 8-item agenda.

KPAN salutes Anselmo Madrigal as the Good Neighbor of the Day……More than just tires, wheels and service too! Tireworks TirePros.

KPAN Pun: What do condiments do on the weekend? Ketchup on their sleep.

10/16/2025

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WEATHER: (October 16, 2025) THURSDAY - High yesterday was 80° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 54° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms and a high near 82°.

LOCAL: The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and Texas A&M Forest Service are boosting fire-fighting capabilities of several area departments with funding for new equipment. Bovina VFD gets $265,000 for a new brush truck, Boys Ranch Fire/Rescue gets $300,000 for a water tender, Nazareth VFD gets $345,000 for a new water tender and slip-on unit and Vega Fire Rescue is receiving $265,000 for a large brush truck.

Former Lady Whiteface volleyball standout, Taytum Stow, was named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. Stow registered 19 kills and 14 blocks in two games including a career-high 16 kills against Midwestern State University on October 7th. The Lady Buffs are ranked #13 in the country.

Funeral services for Simón Salinas, age 68, are tomorrow at 2:00 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mr. Salinas worked in agriculture most of his life and at Cargill for 10 years. Mr. Salinas is remembered as a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Viewing is today from 12:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. He died on Monday in Amarillo.

Xcel Energy will hold a series of town hall meetings next week regarding a new proposed transmission line that will run through the area. The Potter-Crossroads-Phantom line will run from the Amarillo area to southeastern New Mexico. The Hereford meeting is set for Tuesday, October 21st, from 5:00-7:00 at the civic center.

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

10/15/2025

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WEATHER: (October 15, 2025) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 79° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 55° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny and breezy.

LOCAL: KPAN recorded .18 of an inch of rain this morning in downtown Hereford. The 48-hour-total stands at .2 of an inch coupled with the .02 inch recorded on Tuesday morning. The area will see chances for rain again tomorrow and cooler overnight temps through the weekend. Friday and Saturday nights will have lows near the 40° mark.

The Lady Whitefaces blanked Pampa in district volleyball last night in three sets; 25-13, 25-15 and 25-21. Lilly Madrigal had 34 assists, 23 digs and 2 aces in the win. Kyndall Valdez added 16 digs. Lexi Vallejo and Sam Grajeda were honored on Senior Night. Hereford moves to 4-7 in district play and will head to Borger on Saturday. Randall, Canyon and West Plains have clenched playoff berths out of 4-4A.

Panhandle Community Services is offering gas and electric bill assistance to qualifying individuals. The support aims to ensure families stay safe and warm in the colder months of the year. Applications for assistance are available at the PCS office at 1011 E. Park Avenue and online at www.panhandlehelp.org. Eligible residents may receive help with past-due balances or current bills. Funding is limited and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

KPAN salutes Nuvia Enriquez as the Good Neighbor of the Day……A team as committed to your goals as you are – Kevin Knight Edward Jones.

KPAN Pun: It’s almost, kinda, sorta, very close, nearly the weekend.

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10/15/2025

Stow Tabbed the LSC Defensive Player of the Week

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10/14/2025

10/14/2025

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WEATHER: (October 14, 2025) TUESDAY - High yesterday was 76° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 60° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly cloudy with a high near 77°.

LOCAL: Deaf Smith County Commissioners meet this morning at 9:00 for an 11-item agenda. The regular meeting featured discussion on culvert purchases, providing fire breaks for private land owners and adopting the 2026 county calendar.

Coffee Memorial Blood Center is running on dangerously low day-to-day supply levels of blood. Our Blood Institute is currently importing blood from the east coast to meet regional demand. Local donors are needed immediately and donations can be made at CMBC in Amarillo seven days a week.

Graveside services for Tony Cano, age 91, are today at 2:00 at the Angel Fire State Veteran Cemetery. Tony was a Hereford resident since the mid-70s and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

The Lady Whitefaces and Lady Harvesters of Pampa hit the court tonight for a district volleyball match at Whiteface Gym. First serve is set for 7:00 and KPAN AM-FM will have live coverage. The Lady Herd are coming off a loss to West Plains on Saturday.

The Herd beat the Harvesters in the district opener in football Friday night, 31-14. The Whitefaces improve to 2-4 on the season with a 1-0 district record.

Herd Cross Country’s season came to an end at the district meet Friday in Canyon. Top performers for Herd XC were Manuel Carrizales - 13th place, and Sol Lara – 34th place.

The Christmas Stocking Fund has opened the application window through November 10th. Apps can be found at Panhandle Community Services and the Hereford Food Pantry.

KPAN salutes Jose Sierra as the Good Neighbor of the Day……Make life great again with a new ride from Whiteface Ford.

10/10/2025

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WEATHER: (October 10, 2025) FRIDAY - High yesterday was 83° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 56° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy with a high near 83°.

LOCAL: The Whitefaces and the Harvesters open district play at Zach Thomas Stadium in Pampa tonight. Hereford and Pampa are both 1-4 on the regular season going into tonight’s game. The Harvesters had a bye last week and the Whitefaces will look to rebound from the loss to Seminole. Kickoff is set for 7:00 and KPAN AM-FM will have live coverage from Pampa.

The Lady Whitefaces are on the court tomorrow at West Plains for a 4-4A volleyball match. First serve is set for 12:00 between the 7-2 Lady Wolves and 3-6 Lady Herd. KPAN AM-FM will have live coverage.

Kay Gudgell, Chief Nursing Officer, and Veronica Gafford, Director of Quality and Infection Control, at HRMC, were named to the Panhandle Great 25 Nurses for 2025 last week. The award is given to nurses across the continuum of care who go above and beyond in clinical excellence, education, leadership and patient advocacy.

Funeral services for Helen “Elena” Dominguez Bolinger, age 61, are tomorrow morning at 11:00 at the Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home Chapel. Elena was remembered as a loving family woman and excellent cook; sharing food and feeding others was her love language. She died on Wednesday in Amarillo.

Funeral services for Ashley Martinez, age 34, are today at 11:00 at Good News Church. Ashley was a former Hereford resident who died on Friday.

The #9 Red Raiders host the Kansas Jayhawks in Big XII football in Lubbock tomorrow night. KPAN will have live coverage with pre-game beginning at 5:30.

KPAN salutes Robert Murray as the Good Neighbor of the Day……From the farm to Friday night lights – get there with tires, wheels and service from Tireworks TirePros.

10/09/2025

A local youngster lost these prescription glasses at Dameron Park across from Ace. If anyone found please let us know!

10/09/2025

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WEATHER: (October 9, 2025) THURSDAY - High yesterday was 73° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 59° at 7:00. KPANcast: Partly cloudy with a high near 83°.

LOCAL: KPAN recorded .21 of an inch of rain overnight bringing the 72-hour-total in downtown Hereford to .43 of an inch. Area 24-hour-totals at 7:00 this morning to note included .76 inch of rain at Muleshoe, .71 inch at Earth, .67 of an inch in Friona and .36 of an inch at The Tree near the state line in western Deaf Smith County. Upper level ridging grips the region through the weekend before rain chances and cooler temps return early next week.

Registration deadline for the final Ogallala Commons Playa Field Day is this Saturday, October 11th. The field day is set for next Tuesday, October 14th, in Bushland. It will feature several speakers and tours to a playa and warm season grass trials. The day focuses on the role of grasses and playas. Call director Darryl Birkenfeld to register at 806-336-1713. It’s a $25 fee and does include lunch. The day begins at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta at 9:00 in Bushland.

Funeral services for Patsy King Fowler, age 84, are today at 2:00 at Avenue Baptist Church. Patsy was a longtime Hereford resident who died last Thursday in Amarillo.

Funeral services for Ashley Martinez, age 34, are tomorrow at 11:00 at Good News Church. Visitation is today from 6:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Ashley was a former Hereford resident who lived in Dimmitt. She died on Friday.

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

KPAN Pun: What did Delaware? Her New Jersey.

10/08/2025

Congrats to these coloring winners for the National Night Out contest.

Kindergarten - Aziel Saucedo
1st - Lucas A
2nd - Bryar Yosten
3rd - Attley Finch
4th - Zoe Lara
5th - Carolina Paulino

10/08/2025

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WEATHER: (October 8, 2025) WEDNESDAY - High yesterday was 67° at 5:00; this morning’s low was 56° at 7:00. KPANcast: Becoming partly cloudy with a high near 75°. Rain showers this morning.

LOCAL: KPAN recorded another .11 of an inch of rain overnight bringing the 48-hour-total in downtown Hereford to .22 of an inch. Area 24-hour-totals at 7:00 this morning to note included .98 inch of rain at Hart, .28 inch at Friona and .18 of an inch in Dimmitt. Light rain continued to fall through publishing time.

The Lady Herd fell to Canyon in district volleyball last night in three sets. Hereford is 3-6 in district play and now sits three games back from 4th place Dumas, who beat Perryton last night. The Lady Herd travels to West Plains on Saturday.

Funeral services for Ashley Martinez, age 34, are Friday at 11:00 at Good News Church. Ashley was a former Hereford resident and is remembered as a bright, creative soul whose warmth and humor filled every room. Visitation is tomorrow from 6:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. She died on Friday.

Funeral services for Patsy King Fowler, age 84, will be tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 at Avenue Baptist Church. Patsy was a longtime Hereford resident and is remembered as a loving family woman. Visitation is today from 6:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. Patsy died on Thursday in Amarillo.

KPAN salutes Dona Murray as the Good Neighbor of the Day……A team as committed to your goals as you are – Kevin Knight Edward Jones.

KPAN Pun: What do you call a bear caught in the rain? A drizzly bear.

10/08/2025