Local Briefs

Girl Scouts plan scavenger hunt Girl Scout Troop 5185 will hold a scavenger hunt on Tuesday, May 10, from 5-6 p.m. at the Museum of the Plains. Kids can win prizes and bring home a patch. Parents and prospective Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend.

Feline nutrition

With so many different cat foods on the market, it can be difficult to choose the best option for your feline friend. When it comes to cats with illnesses and chronic conditions, prescription foods are a great option for giving your cat the tailored diet it needs.

Information needed on vehicle burglary

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a vehicle burglary. On or around April 25, a vehicle was burglarized in the 100 block of SW 15th. Taken from the vehicle was a white box containing 25 Norriseal Wellmark Mizer valves. Estimated value is $7,000.

BEST ART PORTFOLIOS RECOGNIZED AT PHS

BEST ART PORTFOLIOS RECOGNIZED AT PHS—With Perryton High School’s annual art show on display at PHS this week, art judges presented awards for the Best Portfolios in the show. Winners were, from left, Denisse Enriquez (Art 4), Lesly Pinon (Art 3), Hayley Dorman (Art 2), and Maisy McGaughy (Art 1).

Crane’s bill: blossomy & very versatile

Crane’s bill (geranium) will surprise every year with radiant flowers and brightgreen leaves. This perennial is incredibly versatile to boot. There is a beautiful geranium for every garden. There is not just one type of Crane’s bill, but countless varieties.

SALSA SAMPLERS

Perryton residents visited the downtown area on Thursday evening to enjoy the Viva la Fiesta event, sponsored by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s own booth invited visitors to judge a variety of homemade salsas for their salsa contest.

County’s COVID cases remain low

There are still very few cases of COVID-19 in Ochiltree County this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the county has had only two new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, a decrease of 33% over the prior 14 days.