Local Briefs

No donations in January at Resale Store The Panhandle Crisis Center Resale Store will not be taking donations during the month of January due to being at capacity. Beginning on Feb. 1, the store will return to its previous schedule of taking donations from the first through the 15th of every month.

The Idle American

The intent of this piece is to provide comfort to folks who are hearing more than they want to hear. There is much noise in the world, some of it pushing Christmas carols—and other worthwhile sounds—to the side of the road.

New COVID cases in state rise slightly

The number of new COVID- 19 cases reported in Texas during the past week inched up to 29,557, with 84 deaths reported by the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University.

‘Seizing the moment’ in higher ed

Texas Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller has called on leaders in higher education, industry, philanthropy and government to “seize the moment” to meet three challenges facing Texas higher education today.

City has tips for residents for upcoming cold temps

The City of Perryton is making preparations for the extreme cold front expected to hit Wednesday evening, and is asking residents to prepare for the freezing temperatures. Temperature are expected to be in the single digits on Thursday, and in the teens on Friday.

OGH receives federal grants

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. Along other items on the agenda, the board learned that federal grant money from the Healthcare Relief Fund had been distributed to the district.

United Way drive over $100,000

The Ochiltree United Way 2023 fund drive has now passed the $100,000 mark as 2022 draws to a close. As of this week, the campaign has received $100,543 in donations, which is 106% of its $94,300 goal. The extra funds will be also allocated among the member agencies at a later date.

City council approves new training facility renovations

The Perryton City Council approved the renovation estimate for the new training facility in the old Midwest Inspection building, and moved forward to have a structure deemed unsafe demolished at its meeting Tuesday.

HE’S A MEAN ONE

Ochiltree County 4-H’s Clover Club — for kids in kindergarten through second grade — held their Christmas party last week at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. In addition to games of musical chairs, the kids also got a visit from the Grinch, who reluctantly handed out candy canes and holiday cheer.