Tornado recovery progress updated

The City of Perryton officials and Ochiltree County Emergency Management gave a tornado recovery update last Friday. Safe natural gas restoration to the northwest and east areas of town are an immediate priority.

Protecting dogs against respiratory disease

Dog owners are likely familiar with the respiratory disease commonly known as kennel cough; while most cases have been historically mild, a more severe form of the infection is on the rise. Because kennel cough is an infectious respiratory disease complex that easily spreads among dogs, Dr.

Local Briefs

Crisis center has temporary location The Panhandle Crisis Center’s offices are temporarily located in the Alpar/Allen building at 320 SE 24th. Please use the southwest entrance. Blood drive set at OGH Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 11, from 2-6 p.m.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On July 5, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Sergio Mares, white male. Date of birth, Jan. 5, 1979. Height, ,5’8”, weight, 290 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Nominations now open for Women of Distinction

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is seeking nominees for the annual Amarillo area Women of Distinction Awards. The annual event recognizes leaders in business, government, education, and philanthropy, who are dedicated to service and leadership in their community.

A Life of Service…

Dr. Russell H. Dilday, Jr.—for 16 years president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth—died recently in Dallas, leaving a legacy that deserves more superlatives than space allows.

Senior News

Our Fundraising Committee met to make plans for upcoming events. The Show n Shine Car Show/Hamburger event that was cancelled due to the weather (tornado night) will be rescheduled at a later time. Thank GOD for whispering in our ears to call it off that morning.

Tips to stay safe in summer heat

The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets.