Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids sets summer schedule Snack Pak 4 Kids will distribute snack bags every Thursday in June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stark Park, Leatherman Park, and Murphy Park. Look for the vehicle with the SP4K sign. Call 806-435- 2489 for more information.

Public Meetings

Hospital board sets Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Hospital Distrct Board of Directors will meet on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Conference Center at Ochiltree General Hospital.

AgriLife to move facilities from Amarillo to WTAMU campus

TheT exas A&M Agri-Life Research and Extension Center of Amarillowill move to Canyon to complete an agricultural research, education and outreach powerhouse on the West Texas A&M University campus.

Information needed on house burglary

P e r r y t o n - O c h i l t r e e County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a house burglary. On May 31, a burglary was reported in the 700 block of South Fordham.

What taxpayers need to know about 2022 estimated tax payments

By law, everyone must pay tax as they earn income. Generally taxpayers must pay at least 90 percent of their taxes throughout the year through withholding, estimated or additional tax payments or a combination of the two. If they don’t, they may owe an estimated tax penalty when they file.

SNACK PAK 4 SUMMER

School may be out for the summer, but Snack Pak 4 Kids is still working hard to make sure kids get delicious and nutritious snacks. The organization is distributing snack bags every Thursday through the end of July from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stark Park, Leatherman Park, and Murphy Park.

State reports increase in local COVID-19 cases

The State of Texas’ COVID-19 numbers for Ochiltree County jumped sharply late this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the county has had 14 new cases of the virus in the last 14 days.

Preliminary autopsy released on jail inmate

A preliminary autopsy report has been released for an inmate who died in the Ochiltree County Jail in May. Billy Joe Spann, age 50, died while incarcerated at the jail on May 19.