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.

Ranch technology to be spotlighted at Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 7-9

The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting- edge information and ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle production information. The annual event is set for Aug.

Rainstorm brings brief break from summer heat

Perryton and Ochiltree County have been hit by punishing high temperatures for the past few weeks, but short rainstorm late last week brought a brief break from extreme heat. Mary Dudley in the central part of Perryton reported 2.50 inches of rain.