New TxDOT initiative promotes tips for trailer hitch safety

Whether it’s taking a boat on a lake or operating a business, millions of Texans hitch a trailer to their vehicle every year. Knowing how to safely attach or tow a trailer can save lives.

Texas’ Brightest, Bravest, And Best

As the son of a career Air Force officer who flew B17s during World War II, I hold the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in the highest regard.

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.