IRS reports significant increase in texting scams; warns taxpayers to remain vigilant

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial information.

KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR

Leadership Perryton XXI begins

A two-day retreat Sept. 16-17 marked the beginning of Leadership Perryton XXI. The nine-month program for 28 class members will teach leadership skills that can be used personally, in business, and in the community.

Coffee Memorial seeks blood donors to aid hurricane victims

Hurricane Ian’s devastating landfall in Florida has wreaked havoc on that state’s blood supply and citizens from the rest of the country are needed to step up and provide relief. The blood supply in Florida had approached critical levels even before Hurricane Ian’s arrival.

Local Briefs

PARSPA to meet Oct. 3 The Perryton Area Retired School Personnel Association (PARSPA) will meet Monday October 3, 2022 at the Senior Citizen Center . The meeting will start at 12 noon but members are encouraged to come forlunch at 11:30 a.m. It is also time to join for the 2022-23 year.

‘Fast Cash’

On Sept. 28, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Pedro Galindo, no personal information was available. Last known address was Odessa. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Galindo for issuance of bad checks.

Fish Art Contest now accepting entries

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster youth interest in fisheries and fishing.

Did you know?

Mustard is a must-have at backyard barbecues, and that status as a staple makes it easy to overlook the nutritive properties of this popular condiment.