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The New Orleans Musicians Clinic reports that listening to jazz music can expand blood vessels by up to 30 percent. Widening of blood vessels increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On July 20, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Ethan Collier, white male. No other personal information was available. Last known address was Perryton. Thee are two misdemeanor warrants for Collier for issuance of bad checks.

American Red Cross offers tips for managing extreme summer heat

Triple-digit temperatures are forecast throughout the week for northern Texas, according to the National Weather Service. To help keep everyone safe during this latest heatwave, the American Red Cross is urging people to use caution and follow its heat safety tips.

Several tools stolen in trailer burglary

A burglary and a theft case were investigated by police during the week. A trailer belonging to Roger Bilson, parked behind 206 S. Main was burglarized. Stolen were a DeWalt drill, Paslode finish nailer, Makita radio, a Porter Cable circular saw, and a DeWalt palm sander. Total value is $625.

Nominations open for FSA county committee election

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to take part in the Ochiltree County Committee election nomination process.

Working smoke detectors key to fire safety

The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Those fires exact a significant human and financial toll, causing roughly 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries while leading to $1.3 billion in property damage.

TxDOT urging drivers to look out for pedestrians

As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart” campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise.

Local Briefs

Wheatheart Wheat Conference set Aug. 11 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting the 24th annual Wheatheart Wheat Conference on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 8:30 a.m. at the Expo Center in Perryton. The event is open to all area wheat producers.

Insurgence of Mozena bug concerns crop producers, homeowners alike

“They are crawling all over my 10 acres. There are thousands, probably hundreds of thousands of them invading my property. They are killing my vegetation, my trees, my plants. What are they, where are they coming from, and how do I treat and control to keep what trees they have not killed alive?”