Working smoke detectors key to fire safety

The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Those fires exact a significant human and financial toll, causing roughly 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries while leading to $1.3 billion in property damage.

TxDOT urging drivers to look out for pedestrians

As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise.

Local Briefs

Wheatheart Wheat Conference set Aug. 11 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting the 24th annual Wheatheart Wheat Conference on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the Expo Center in Perryton. The event is open to all area wheat producers.

Insurgence of Mozena bug concerns crop producers, homeowners alike

“They are crawling all over my 10 acres. There are thousands, probably hundreds of thousands of them invading my property. They are killing my vegetation, my trees, my plants. What are they, where are they coming from, and how do I treat and control to keep what trees they have not killed alive?

ROBOTICS IN MEDICINE

Representatives from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. were in Perryton Monday to demonstrate their Da Vinci Surgical System to staff at Ochiltree General Hospital, board members from Ochiltree Hospital District, and members of the public.

How to file a final tax return for someone who has passed away

When someone dies, their surviving spouse or representative files the deceased person’s final tax return. On the final tax return, the surviving spouse or representative will note that the person has died. The IRS doesn’t need any other notification of the death.

Interesting facts about the Tour de France

The Tour de France is a world-renowned men’s cycling race. Every year, the tour occurs over several weeks and traverses France and nearby countries. Cyclists cover an average of nearly 2,200 miles, while millions of fans watch to see who will cross the finish line first.