Millions are offered for sustainable community forests

Texas A&M Forest Service is offering $16.65 million in grant funding to boost urban and community forest initiatives in communities throughout the state.

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Hold on to your hats, it’s going to be a wild ride this next week at Ochiltree County Senior Citizens. Somewhere in between these events, I really need to do some Christmas shopping. But when?? It will happen; I still have 17 more days. No problemo. So here’s this week’s lineup: Monday, Dec.

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Crop production seminar set here

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Crop Production and Protection Seminar at the Expo Center on Thursday, Dec. 21. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a fee of $35.

IT’S THE GRINCH!

Local kids who visited the Christmas on Main celebration on Saturday evening were treated to a chance to visit with the Grinch himself, outside of Perryton Furniture.

Pathways program receives $215,000 gift

The John and Patricia Adams Foundation of Bedford continues to be a major contributor to the Pathways Scholarship Program. Recently, the foun-dation’s board of directors unanimously approved a gift of $215,000 to be distributed throughout the next four years.

City council previews building code amendments

The Perryton City Council heard a first reading on a proposed ordinance amending the building code, and approved several items related to recent grants awarded. The building code amendments replace Chapter 6 in the current code, with no significant changes.

United Way drive now at 86% of goal

The Ochiltree United Way’s 2024 fund drive has now reached 86% of its $94,300 goal, with $80,673 in donations so far. There are 13 100% Companies on the list so far, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.

United Way tornado recovery fund continues distributions

The Ochiltree United Way board continues to administer funds to help with unmet needs of property owners directly affected by the June 15 tornado. The United Way tornado committee continues to receive requests, with an additional 24 requests, totaling $47,180, approved.