COVID-19 cases in county dip slightly

COVID-19 results from Ochiltree General Hospital fell slightly from last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 74 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 17 positive cases, down from 21 last week.

Texas permits to drill up in June

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 1,146 original drilling permits in June 2022 compared to 739 in June 2021. The June 2022 total includes 1,013 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 11 to re-enter plugged wellbores and five for re-completions of existing wellbores.

Funambulist

A funambulist is a tightrope walker.

GIRAFFE CRAFTS

GIRAFFE CRAFTS—Last week, Frank Phillips College Allen Campus, continued its Kids College, with activities planned for kids from ages 4-14. The “Jungle Safari” class gave kids the opportunity to learn more about animals in the world’s jungles.

Confidently caring for pets after surgery

From routine spays and neuters to dealing with unexpected health conditions, surgery is a nearly inevitable part of pet ownership. By knowing ahead of time what recovery will look like, owners can feel more confident about any procedures their pet may need.

Polychromed

Until the time of Michelangelo, many sculptors colored their statues, and most from ancient Greece and Rome at one time had been painted or “polychromed.” Over the course of years, rain washed the colors off the marble.

AgriLife program to highlight beef production, stewardship

The long-running Beef 706 educational program designed to teach cattle producers about the food side of their business is set for Aug. 8-9 on the Texas A&M University campus.

Local Briefs

Blood drive set at FPC Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 26, from 2-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required.