WEATHER: (February 20, 2020) THURSDAY – High yesterday afternoon was 43̊ at 4:00; this morning’s low was19º at 8:00 with northeast winds to 31 mph. KPANcast: Quite cold.

LOCAL: The Deaf Smith County Grand Jury held its monthly session for February yesterday and indicted 11 persons to stand trial on felony charges. Eight of the cases involved illegal drugs, with one case involving theft under $30,000…….Monday Hereford City Commissioners gave approval to the issuance of $4 million of certificates of obligation – long-term debt that will be used to fund expansion of the municipal water supply. The city plans to develop five Santa Rosa water wells in a city wellfield just northeast of Hereford. Commissioners also set May 2 as the city officers’ election. The election will decide the city commissioner place 4 seat – the only contested race – between candidates Jo Ochs, Art Martinez and Mark Collier…….The Lady Herd faces San Elizario in the 4A area basketball playoffs at 6:00 Friday at Monahans High School Gym. The Herd girls are 22-9 for the season while San Elizario is 29-3, coming off a 65-29 win over Monahans in bi-district……..Funeral services for Daniel Carrillo, age 53, will be at 1:00 Friday at Parkside Chapel. He was a former Hereford resident who died Friday in Lubbock……..The annual Dawn Community Chili Supper will be Saturday 5:00-7:00 at the Dawn Community Center. Tickets are $7 for adults with proceeds to benefit Dawn Volunteer Fire Department…….KPAN received freezing rain during the 5:00am hour and snow flurries during the 7:00 hour this morning…….KPAN salutes Bena Glasscock as the Good Neighbor of the Day…….Bank with your friends and neighbors at First National Bank of Hereford and Friona.

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