CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Aug. 24, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Bobby Lee Ramos, white male. Date of birth, July 22, 1976. Height, 5’9”, weight, 160 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Weslaco.

Vandalism reported

A couple more cases of criminal mischief and a theft were investigated by police during the week. A red three wheel adult tricycle was stolen from 918 S. Colgate. It was valued at $400. A vehicle had the back window shot out with a BB or pellet gun at 1405 Amherst. Damage was estimated at $200.

Thyroid conditions part 2: Hyperthyroidism

While dogs are more likely to develop hypothyroidism, caused by an underproduction of thyroid hormones, cats are more likely to develop hyperthyroidism, caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism is the opposite of hypothyroidism in many ways and has vastly different symptoms.

Wheatheart parade winners announced

The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade was held Saturday morning on Main Street, where thousands of county residents turned out to enjoy the show. The Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the best entries in the parade.

Hospital board discusses proposed ad valorem tax rate

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. The board released the 2023 proposed budget and the proposed ad valorem tax rate.

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Hundreds of people turned out for Pioneer Day at the Museum of the Plains on Saturday for fun and food.

County commissioners set proposed 2022-23 tax rate

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners set the 2022-23 proposed property tax rate for the county at 59.6698 cents per $100 valuation, which includes the maintenance and operations rate of 55.

Rangers open 100th season at Dalhart this Friday

The Perryton Rangers will start their 100th football season on the road, when they travel to Dalhart to take on the Golden Wolves Friday night. Game time is 7 p.m. A former district rival, Dalhart dropped out of District 2-4A a couple of years ago, and is now in District 2-3A, D1.

Six tips for taking nature photos