GETTING READY FOR CLASS

Students, parents, and school staff have been busy taking care of student registration at Perryton Independent School District campuses this week.

Commissioners OK tax rate and budget for Frank Phillips College

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday, Aug. 8, at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The chief item on the agenda was the adoption of the 2022-23 tax rate and proposed budget for Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus.

Tuesday storm drops moisture in county

A slow rolling thunderstorm added some more rain to thirsty rain gauges in Ochiltree County on Tuesday evening. Randy and Cami Skaggs, who live one mile southeast of Perryton, reported the most rainfall, with 1.50 inches of precipitation.

County COVID-19 cases up slightly

COVID-19 results from Ochiltree General Hospital have increased slightly since last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Jyme Kinnard, RN, Ochiltree General Hospital completed 70 total COVID-19 tests in the last seven days, with 19 positive cases, up from 16 last week.

TxDOT work on Highway 83 continues this week

Work on a mill and fill project on US 83 in Ochiltree County moved in town this week, with night work taking place to minimize the impact on Perryton-area drivers.

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.