DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

With temperatures returning to the triple-digits for much of this week, Perryton residents were looking for any way to keep cool, even if that just meant relaxing in the shade. Pictured taking a break from the heat are, from left, Katie Gonzales, age 10, Love the dog, and Julie Gonzales.

Beef cattle conference set Aug. 9 in Pampa

A beef cattle conference will be offered Aug. 9 by theT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicein Gray County in the Gray County Annex, 12126 E. Frederic Ave., Pampa. The program will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door, and lunch will be provided.

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Do-it-yourself devotees cite a desire to save money as their primary motivator when attempting DIY home improvements.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Aug. 3, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Felipe Tapia Hernandez, white male. Date of birth, July 10, 1975. Height, 5’4”, weight, 150 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

From markers to face masks, classroom supplies may be tax deductible, according to IRS

Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes.

Summer heat is driving electricity demand higher

Punishing summer heat has driven electricity demand higher across Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico service area, but area customers have options for keeping monthly energy bills in check even as temperatures soar.

Two Perryton residents die in Dallam County crash

Two Perryton residents were killed in a vehicle accident in Dallam County on Saturday night. Blas Maldonado-Arreola, 59, and Patricia Ruiz-Carbajal, 58, died in a collision with a semi-truck southwest of Stratford.

Flooring stolen

A burglary and thefts were investigated by police during the week. Several packages of flooring and padding were stolen from 22 S. Fordham. They were valued at $2,000.

Cobb Salad

In 1926, when a Los Angeles Restaurant owner with the all-American name of Bob Cobb was looking for a way to use up leftovers, he threw together avocado, celery, tomato, chives, watercress, hard-boiled eggs, chicken, bacon and Roquefort cheese and named it after himself: Cobb salad.

Results listed for Loaded Chamber event

Target shooting enthusiasts traveled to Ochiltree County Saturday to compete in the Loaded Chamber shooting clays competition. The competition, sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, attracted 68 entrants to the Chuck Waller Range, across from Wolf Creek Park.