Texas sales tax holiday weekend continues through this Sunday

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7.

Drilling permits up again in July

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 901 original drilling permits in July 2022 compared to 779 in July 2021. The July 2022 total includes 782 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 15 to re-enter plugged wellbores and 93 for re-completions of existing wellbores.

People should donate carefully after disaster to avoid scammers

After an emergency or disaster, people rally to help victims by donating money. Unfortunately, this can give criminals an opportunity to prey on them by soliciting donations for fake charities. Scammers may also pose as federal agencies to dupe disaster victims trying to get disaster relief.

Kitchen essentials for people starting out

The day a young person moves into his or her first apartment or home is a momentous occasion. Few things evoke a sense of accomplishment and independence as much as having your own place.

RIBBON CUTTING FOR SIP-A-ROO

RIBBON CUTTING FOR SIP-A-ROO—Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce members gathered Thursday evening for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of Sip-a-Roo at 216 S. Main Street in Perryton. The wine bar is owned by Kasey and Travis Herod.

NRCS taking easement aplications for 2023

While the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts easement applications on a continuous basis, applications for the 2023 fiscal year Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) funding consideration must be submitted to NRCS by Nov. 4, 2022.

Local Briefs

4-H to hold recruitment night Ochiltree County 4-H will hold a youth recruitment night for youth in grades kindergarten through 12. The event takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. at Leatherman Park.

Public Meetings

Hospital Board sets Tuesday meeting The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at noon at The Seasons Assisted Living Center, 401 SW 24th Avenue. The board will discuss a water issues at The Seasons and possible changes to district construction projects.

CINEMA SCENESTERS SEEK OUT “SANDLOT”

CINEMA SCENESTERS SEEK OUT “SANDLOT”—Film lovers made the scene Tuesday evening at Ellis Theater in downtown Perryton for Free Movie Night, the first event of the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration. Moviegoers enjoyed a showing of the 1993 baseball classic “The Sandlot.”