Xcel offers tips to save energy in summer

The summertime heat is quickly approaching, and Xcel Energy is reminding its Texas and New Mexico customers about important tips to keep electric bills low as temperatures rise.Home cooling can account for about half of a summertime electric bill.

Local Briefs

Swimming lessons scheduledSwimming lessons at the Perryton Municipal Water Park and Swimming Pool have been set for this summer. The first session will be from June 23-27, with the second session from July 14-18. At both sessions, classes for kids ages 6 and up will be from 9-9:45 a.m.

FBSW HOLDS SNEAK PEEK EVENT

FirstBank Southwest opened their doors Tuesday afternoon for a special sneak peek event to let the community get a look at what the building’s interior will look like.

Commissioners hold budget workshop

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning .The commissioners held a short budget workshop to discuss expectations for how next year’s budget may differ from the current fiscal year.The commissioners discussed the county’s ambulance budget.

POPULAR MECHANICS MURAL IN PROGRESS

Local mural painter Mario Enriquez is hard at work creating a new painting at the corner of Main Street and 9th Avenue. The mural depicts a scene from the cover of “Popular Mechanics” magazine in 1920, as buildings and homes from old Ochiltree were moved by tractor to the current site of Perryton.

Williams Intermediate Honor Roll

Williams Intermediate School has named the students making the honor roll for the sixth six weeks of school.