Tips still needed on stolen pickup

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers is still asking for information to solve a stolen vehicle case. On Feb. 19, a 1977 faded blue flat bed Chevrolet Pickup with a diesel Cummins engine was stolen from a residence in the 1200 block of South Amherst. The pickup is valued at $5,000.

This Ain’t Our First Rodeo

Barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and bull riding are just some of the many events you can catch at one of Texas’ many rodeos.

IRS offers 2 tax credits for higher ed

Higher education is important to many people and it’s often expensive. Whether it’s specialized job training or an advanced degree, there are a lot of costs associated with higher education.

Where are they now?...Emma Rogers Part 2

When we left off at our last article, Emma Rogers has just moved to Lubbock after graduating from Perryton High School. She did not get back to Perryton for a long time due to the war. Gas and tires were rationed so people were not on the highways very much.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet March 21 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

Texas DPS increases patrols for spring break, March 12-20

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase its presence on the roads to ensure highways are safe as part of a spring break enforcement campaign.

COVID-19 cases up

The Texas Department of State Health Services is recording an increase in COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County. According to data from TDSHS, the county has had 130 new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, an increase of 141% over the prior 14 days.