Following the tornado devastation June 15, the City of Perryton had to shut down the entire natural gas system as a precaution.
At the time it was estimated to take up to six weeks to restore service, but City Manager David Landis gave an update on Wednesday.
Severe weather hit Perryton last week, including a powerful tornado that destroyed homes and businesses in north Perryton, killed three people, and injured 160 people.
Last Thursday’s tornado is causing major disruptions to what used to be everyday activities, but some local organizations are already working on solutions.
Both FirstBank Southwest and Interstate Bank suffered damage during the storm.
The multi-vortex storm that levelled neighborhoods in Perryton and claimed three lives formed northwest of town, as captured in this photo provided for use and taken by Clyve & Jane Herbert, of Australian Sky and Weather.
The Museum of the Plains will play host for a poster exhibition on animal pollinators produced by the Smithsonian Gardens and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
The “Pollination Investigation” exhibit will be held at the museum through July 14.
In county jail activity: Jared Allen Cramer, 22, was arrested on a fourth degree felony charge of driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15. He was released on $12,500 bond.