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Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Jan. 17 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Jan. 17, 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.

COVID-19 cases up significantly in the county

Active cases of COVID-19 in Ochiltree County are up again this week, according to the latest information. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 rose to 80, up from 63 last Tuesday afternoon.

WORKING TOGETHER TO FEED HUNGRY KIDS

Local volunteers for Snack Pak 4 Kids got together on Monday evening at Williams Intermediate Elementary School to pack snacks for hungry kids. Volunteers meet every few weeks to pack snack bags with nutritious food to help food-insecure students stave off hunger.

Rifle and Pistol Club sets annual meeting

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold itsannual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Center. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects, and new officers will be elected for the new year.

Blood drive set at FPC

Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 1-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required. Donors must be at least 17 years old, but donors who are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form.

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Jan. 3

Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Jan. 3, 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.

Crisis Center store sets donation times

Due to limited capacity, the Panhandle Crisis Center Resale Store will accept donations the 1st-15th of every month during regular business hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They will not accept any donations the 16th through the end of each month.