News

Bike reported stolen

A couple of thefts and an incident of vandalism were reported during the week. A boy’s bicycle was reported stolen from 806 S. Baylor. The bike is camouflage in color with green tires. It was valued at around $120. A large window was broken out at 1301 S. Main, doing around $1,000 in damage.

USDA reminds livestock producers of available drought assistance

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought-impacted producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) to cover above normal expenses for hauling water or feed to livestock or hauling...

Factors that can affect mood

No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. A bad mood can make a difficult day feel even more so, and multiple-person households can become uncomfortable places to be if one person’s mood is less than welcoming.

Local Briefs

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will discuss new and ongoing projects. All are welcome — new memberships and renewals will be available.

State reports increase of COVID-19 cases in county

The State of Texas’ COVID-19 numbers for Ochiltree County rose this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the county has had 35 new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, an increase of 75% over the previous 14 days.
NECESSARY NAIL NURTURING

NECESSARY NAIL NURTURING

NECESSARY NAIL NURTURING

The cosmetology department of Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, and The Seasons Assisted Living Center have started a new program in which residents at The Seasons visit the cosmetology annex at the college to get manicures and pedicures.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 5-7

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.

School district sees higher valuations

The Perryton School Board heard some more good news at its meeting Tuesday evening. Chief Financial Officer Brittney Meraz told the board the district had received the property tax valuations, and those valuations were up 26% from last year. She added that could drop the district’s tax rate to 85.