The difference between good and bad cholesterol

Cholesterol is a complex topic that can be difficult to understand. Cholesterol is present in the body and it also can be found in food. That can make it hard for people to understand why cholesterol is often seen in such a negative light.

Thyroid cancer causes, symptoms

Thyroid cancer is a relatively uncommon form of the disease, especially when compared to more prevalent types.

READY FOR SOME ICE CREAM?

Preparations were underway on Friday at the Museum of the Plains as staff and volunteers worked to get the museum ready for Pioneer Day on Saturday. One of the high points of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration, Pioneer Day runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Aug. 29 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Parking is available in the back of the school next to the Administration Building. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Scattered showers bring little moisture Wednesday morning

Widely scattered rain showers brought some precipitation to Ochiltree County Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. KEYE Radio’s official rainfall total was .23 of an inch. The most rain recorded came from Randy and Cami Skaggs, who live one mile southeast of Perryton.

COVID cases fall in county

COVID-19 results from Ochiltree General Hospital have decreased since last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 57 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 13 positive cases, down from 19 last week.

Hemphill County Mini Ag Conference is set for Sept. 12

The Hemphill County Mini Ag Conference will be hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office on Sept. 12 at the Hemphill County Exhibition Center, Sand Sage Room, 10865 Exhibition Road, Canadian. The program will be from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration is $25, and lunch is included.