Xcel Energy shares tips to save energy in hot weather

Extreme heat has returned to Texas and New Mexico and Xcel Energy is encouraging customers to consider ways to save energy and keep their bills low as temperatures soar. Home cooling can account for about half of a summertime electric bill.

The Idle American

As productivity lessens in later life, one is sometimes guilty of over-analysis, probing the depths of understanding too far. Been there lately? If not, maybe you’re not old enough, or perhaps you’ve learned to downplay interest in the “I-wonder-whys” of life.

Tornado recovery fund is taking applications; deadline in July 14

The Ochiltree United Way board of directors was to meet Wednesday finalize procedures for the distribution of the Perryton Tornado Recovery Fund.

City council hears progress on facilities, plans for city offices

The Perryton City Council met last Thursday, July 6, for an update on tornado relief efforts and the relocation of several city departments. The meeting was held at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. City Hall has been relocated to the former Innovative Offices building, 417 S. Amherst.

BEAUTY SECRETS

Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, ran their annual Kids College this week, with lots of activities for kids from ages 4-14. During the “Sweet Pea Spa” class, kids learned how to make a sugar scrub using sugar, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and food coloring.

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.

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.

‘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.