Continuing storms bring epic rainfall for four days last week

It often seemed like the rain would never stop this past week, as large thunderstorms pushed through Perryton and Ochiltree County on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. KEYE Radio’s official rainfall total was 7.43 inches.

New area code proposed for Houston area

The four area codes serving the greater Houston area — 281, 346, 713, and 832 — will run out of available numbers in about two years, prompting the Public Utility Commission of Texas to take public comments regarding a proposal for a fifth area code to be added by the NorthAmerican Planning...

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On July 12, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Anthony Peretti, white male. Date of birth, Sept. 29, 1989. Height, 5’11”, weight, 200 pounds. Brown eyes, red hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Commissioners pass interlocal agreements

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Perryton to occupy the former Ochiltree County Jail facility.

SeniorNews

Because it’s relatively quiet around the center this coming week, I thought I could share a few “did you know” interesting facts about our little hidden gem.

Xcel Energy shares tips to save energy in hot weather

Extreme heat has returned to Texas and New Mexico and Xcel Energy is encouraging customers to consider ways to save energy and keep their bills low as temperatures soar. Home cooling can account for about half of a summertime electric bill.

The Idle American

As productivity lessens in later life, one is sometimes guilty of over-analysis, probing the depths of understanding too far. Been there lately? If not, maybe you’re not old enough, or perhaps you’ve learned to downplay interest in the “I-wonder-whys” of life.

Tornado recovery fund is taking applications; deadline in July 14

The Ochiltree United Way board of directors was to meet Wednesday finalize procedures for the distribution of the Perryton Tornado Recovery Fund.

City council hears progress on facilities, plans for city offices

The Perryton City Council met last Thursday, July 6, for an update on tornado relief efforts and the relocation of several city departments. The meeting was held at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. City Hall has been relocated to the former Innovative Offices building, 417 S. Amherst.

BEAUTY SECRETS

Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, ran their annual Kids College this week, with lots of activities for kids from ages 4-14. During the “Sweet Pea Spa” class, kids learned how to make a sugar scrub using sugar, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and food coloring.