WEATHER: (November 21, 2024) THURSDAY – High yesterday was 52° at 3:00; this morning’s low was 30° at 7:00. KPANcast: Sunny and a bit warmer with a high near 60°.
LOCAL: The Whitefaces and the Yellowjackets face off on the gridiron tonight at 6:00, in Abilene, in the second playoff round. Stephenville is 10-1 coming into the game and ranked #3 in the state in 4A Division 1, and Hereford is 8-3 and sits at #31 in the state rankings. Kickoff is set for 6:00 and KPAN AM-FM will have live coverage with pre-game programs beginning at 5:20 this afternoon……The Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet for a 12-item agenda at 5:30 today at HRMC……Funeral services for Mike Gallagher, age 83, are Saturday at 10:00 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Mike worked at Plains New Holland for 25 years before eventually retiring from the Yosten’s Farm. He was a lifelong resident who died on Monday in Waco. Viewing is tomorrow from 2:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home……Funeral services for Jean Jackson will be Saturday at 10:30 at the Central Church of Christ. Jean was a former longtime Hereford resident and educator……Samaritan Hospice will hold their 14th Annual Dessert Auction and Brisket Dinner on Tuesday night at 6:00. The fundraiser benefits the hospice patient assistance program and children’s funeral program. Tables or tickets can be purchased at 400 Ranger or by calling 806-363-6085……KPAN salutes Ale Rico as the Good Neighbor of the Day……We have roots where others have branches – First National Bank.
KPAN Pun: What’s a vampires favorite holiday? Fangs-giving.