Safety tips for individuals who live alone

The number of households with a single person living alone has increased considerably over the last half-century-plus. According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 37 million one-person households in 2021, representing 28 percent of all households across the country.

National Work Zone Awareness Week is set for April 11-15

As road construction projects ramp up statewide, TxDOT officials are asking motorists to slow down and stay alert when driving through the thousands of work zones in Texas to protect themselves and others.

How to protect your home when you’re away

Vacation often serves as a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. When relaxing and recharging away from home, the last thing vacationers want to think about is the safety of their homes and everything inside them.

Farney, Gilbert named Rotary Student of Month

Perryton High School seniors Kade Gilbert and Halley Farney have been named the Rotary Club Students of Month for April. They were special guests of the club for lunch at its meeting April 7, where they each spoke about their high school experiences as they near the end of their senior year.

Local Briefs

Golf tournament to benefit United Way The United Supermarket/United Way golf tournament will be held on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m. All proceeds from the tourney will benefit the United Way.

Avian influenza reported in Texas, monitoring continues

State regulatory and animal health agencies reported positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Texas, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

A PARTY FOR GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Students from Wright Elementary School’s second grade classes got to enjoy a party at Stark Park on Friday afternoon after meeting their Accelerated Reading goals. In addition to time on the Stark Park playground equipment, students also got a cotton candy treat.

State’s COVID-19 numbers for county show sharp drop in numbers

The Texas Department of State Health Services is recording much lower numbers for COVID-19 in Ochiltree County. According to data from TDSHS, the county has had only three new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, a decrease of 99% over the prior 14 days.

Five Rangerettes make All District

Five Rangerettes have been named to this year’s All District 4-4A Basketball team. Tapped for the All District team were Erin Merkel and Tanya Navarrete. Earning honorable mention honors were Rangerettes Samantha Ramirez, Mackenzi Stokes, and Emma Martinez.

City sales tax payment up 20%

The City of Perryton’s monthly sales tax allocation continued to show a healthy increase in April. The city received $207,017, up 20% from last year. For the year so far, it has received $1.06 million, an increase of almost 34% from 2021.