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The percentage of students with disabilities who had a specific learning disability declined by a significant margin between the 2010-11 school year and the 2020-21 school year. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 32.

Nearly 64,000 Texans to have student loans forgiven

The Texas Tribune reported that nearly 64,000 Texans will have their federal student loans forgiven because they qualified for an existing forgiveness program that was poorly administered. A total of $3.1 billion will be forgiven for Texas borrowers, an average of $48,500 per borrower.

Speed top contributing factor in Texas crashes

Speed-related crashes killed 1,469 people on Texas roadways, according to the Texas Department of Transportation — the top contributing factor in traffic fatalities.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On July 26, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Angelica Alvidrez, white female. Date of birth, July 13, 1974. Height, 5’5”, weight, 170 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Chronic Wasting Disease is a real threat to Texas deer

This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign.

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August birthdays: Elbre Hickerson, Tom Butler, Donnie Dendy, Marcia Hale, Jerry Parvin, Al Hayden, Phil Sell, Pat Bilson, Louise McLain, Janet Blasingame, Tanya Pribble, Charlotte Hale, Kay Cartwright, Don Copper, Toni Boren, Cara Wilkens and Chris Samples.

Morales chosen as PPW Young Careerist

Veronica Morales has been chosen as the PPW Club’s Young Careerist for July. She is married to Jorge Morales, and they have three children, Aron, Luis and Emmanuel, as well as two daughters-in-law and a two year old granddaughter.

Texas drawn hunt program opens for 2023–24 applications

New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program.

Nearly 64,000 Texans to have student loans forgiven

The Texas Tribune reported that nearly 64,000 Texans will have their federal student loans forgiven because they qualified for an existing forgiveness program that was poorly administered. A total of $3.1 billion will be forgiven for Texas borrowers, an average of $48,500 per borrower.

Local Briefs

Lunch and Learn seminar set at OGH Ochiltree General Hospital will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Aug. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at the conference center at OGH. The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle will present a program on Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage.