Application deadlines for purchasing NAP coverage coming up

The Ochiltree County Farm ServiceAgency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).

City holds public meeting last week

Officials with the City of Perryton and Ochiltree County Emergency Management released another tornado recovery update. City staff, along with Mayor Kerry Symons, hosted a tornado victim question and answer session at Frank Phillips College last Thursday. Around 50 people were in atendance.

Four Price decides not to seek re-election

Texas state representative Four Price has announced he will not seek another term in the Texas House of Representatives. “It’s an honor for me to serve as the state representative for the 87th District, and I’m thankful to be representing the best people in Texas,” Price said.

Did you know?

The percentage of students with disabilities who had a specific learning disability declined by a significant margin between the 2010-11 school year and the 2020-21 school year.

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.

Speed top contributing factor in Texas crashes

Speed-related crashes killed 1,469 people on Texas roadways, according to the Texas Department of Transportation — the top contributing factor in traffic fatalities.

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.