Final COVID19 workers’ comp report

The workers’ compensation division of the Texas Department of Insurance has issued its final update of COVID-19 worker’s comp claims. By April 30, insurance carriers reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 claims and 472 fatalities.

‘Fast Cash’

On June 7, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jeremy Kyle Anderson, white male. Date of birth, Aug. 20, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 120 pounds. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Are you ready for a disaster if it happens?

You already know … Planning for a disaster when a disaster is heading your way isn’t ideal and could be too late. You need to prepare now. Here are some easy steps: —Install a weather app on your phone. Turn on notifications or check it before bad weather to know what’s headed your way.

Weatherley-White, Yeary wed May 20

Katherine Weatherley-White of Dallas and Jake Yeary of New Braunfels exchanged wedding vows May 20, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church in New York City. Officiating minister was Violet Lee.

STUDENTATHLETES HONOREDAT BANQUET—

Perryton High School’s top student athletes were recognized at the Perryton High School All Sports Awards Banquet. The recipients of the Best Student Athlete awards, honoring the athletes with the highest grade point averages, were, from left, Tad Pshigoda and Caitlynn Thomas.

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The Father’s Day cooler, donated by United Supermarket, is filling up with wonderful “man” stuff.

POLICE REPORT

County jail activity for the week: Juan Carlos Rosales, 26, was arrested on a first degree felony charge of burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit another felony, and two second degree felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Puppy Timeline: Your new pet’s physical and mental changes

Raising adorable puppies can be as challenging as it is exciting, especially because of the speed at which they are developing, both physically and mentally. So, knowing the general timeline of their growth can help owners prepare to meet a puppy’s evolving needs.

Texans, beware of poison hemlock

Students of philosophy and history may recall the Greek philosopher Socrates was forced to drink a concoction made of hemlock, resulting in his death. The beautiful but deadly plant has been spotted in Texas, according to a story in the Houston Chronicle.

PHS SOFTBALL TEAM WINS AWARDS—

PHS SOFTBALL TEAM WINS AWARDS— Perryton High School’s softball team was honored on Monday evening at the Perryton High School All Sports Awards Banquet. Pictured are, from left: Ivry Chavez, winner of the Softball Leadership Award, and Mikila Roberts and Mya Valenzuela, co-MVPs.