Counties can’t ban solar farms, AG rules

An attempt by Franklin County officials to ban solar farms has failed after provisional Attorney General Angela Colmenero ruled that counties don’t have specific authority to do so, theT exas Standard reported.

AgriLife Extension offers online beginning QuickBooks training

Producers needing to learn better record-keeping practices no longer have to wait fora training in their area, as theT exasA&MAgri-Life Extension Service is now offering aBeginning QuickBooks Online Training for Farmers and Ranchers.

County commissioners set proposed budget, tax rate

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners set the 2023-2024 proposed property tax rate for the county at $0.566532 per $100 valuation. Last year’s tax rate was $0.596698 per $100 valuation.

4-H AND HOT DOGS

The Ochiltree County 4-H held a recruitment night and cookout at Leatherman Park to help new 4-H members find programs and projects they’d enjoy. Pictured enjoying the bounty of hot dogs are, from left, Madeleine Jumper, age 7, Marlee Barnett, 8, and McCoy Barnett, 10.

City releases tornado recovery update

Officials with the City of Perryton and Ochiltree County Emergency Management released the following tornado recovery update on Aug.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Aug. 28 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, in the Williams Intermediate cafeteria. Parking is available next to the Administration Building.

DWI enforcement to increase over Labor Day period

As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4.