WEATHER: (January 27, 2026) TUESDAY – High yesterday was 33° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 12° at 6:00. KPANcast: Mostly clear with a high near 47°.
LOCAL: Deaf Smith County Commissioners will meet in a regular session this morning at 9:00 to work through a 7-item agenda. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss economic growth and a look at supporting legislation to improve county roads among the items. The meeting is open to the public at the courthouse… …Funeral services for Socorro Casas de Escobedo, age 90, are tomorrow at 2:00 at San Jose Catholic Church. Viewing is today from 4:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home. She was a Hereford resident for the last 50 years and was a housekeeper, farm laborer and a cook at Leo’s Café. Her family was her greatest joy in life. She died on Friday in Hereford……Funeral services for David Casarez, age 67, are Friday at 2:00 at San Jose Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 4:00-8:00 at Mendez and Mullins. David was a lifelong Hereford resident and HHS grad. He owned and operated Casarez Construction for more than 20 years. Mr. Casarez died on Saturday in Hereford……KPAN will host a retirement reception for longtime employee, Josie Nava, tomorrow from 10:30-12:00 at the downtown studios. Josie dedicated 29 years of service to the station and community delivering “The Yellow Sheet,” producing a daily Spanish newscast, and greeting guests to the business with a friendly smile. The come-and-go reception is open to the public……KPAN salutes Chris Woodard as the Good Neighbor of the Day… …Make life great again with a new ride from Whiteface Ford.
KPAN Pun: It was well thawed out.