WEATHER: (April 9, 2026) THURSDAY – High yesterday was 81° at 4:00; this morning’s low was 53° at 7:00. KPANcast: Mostly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and t-storms. Strong winds and hail are possible.
LOCAL: A man with ties to Hereford and the area has been added to the Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders in Texas list. Christopher Domingo Carrillo, age 39, is wanted on sex crime warrants out of Deaf Smith and Potter counties. His last known location was Amarillo and he should be considered armed and dangerous according to TxDPS. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest. Tips can be made at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), or online at the Texas 10 Most Wanted website or Facebook page……Registration is open for the Miles and Motors for Music – Car Show and 5k, set for April 25th. The event will begin with the 5k run at 8:00 and the car show will follow in Dameron Park from 11:00-3:00. For show, run and vendor registration call 806-730-0559. The event is sponsored by the Hereford High School Band Boosters with proceeds going to band expenses……Alexis Arceo was named 1st Team All-District in soccer for the Herd. Brandon Almaraz was named to the 2nd Team and Ismael de Loera and Jesus Huerta received honorable mention honors. For the Lady Herd; Samara Ramos and Helen Lopez were named 2nd Team and Emma Council was named honorable mention……PJ Hernandez and Caleb Ysaguirre were podium finishers for the Herd at the district tennis tournament this week. They placed 3rd in boys doubles……KPAN salutes Aubrie Riley as the Good Neighbor of the Day……We have roots where others have branches – First National Bank.
KPAN Pun: Why don’t lightning bolts play baseball? They might strike out.