Street Boulevard

In Joplin, MO, Street Boulevard was named for Gabby Street, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals in the early 1930s.

Handyman

Two million years ago, the first truly human like creatures appeared on Earth. They are called “Homo habilis” or handy man.

Fact-Blockers

I've reported how Facebook censors me. Now I've learned that they also censor environmentalist Michael Shellenberger, statistician Bjorn Lomborg and former New York Times columnist John Tierney. Facebook's "fact-checkers" claim we spread "misinformation.

Texas Press Association Capital Highlights

Samsung taps Taylor for new plant Electronic giant Samsung announced last week that it will build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in the Central Texas town of Taylor, about 40 miles northeast of Austin.

OnYour Payroll

President Joe Biden, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749. U.S. Sen.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Dec. 1, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Alyssas Boland, no personal information was available. Last known address was Perryton. There are five misdemeanor warrants for Boland for issuance of bad checks.

Ochiltree County jail is busy

Very little serious crime was reported over the last two weeks, but the county jail was busy. Police did respond to two domestic disturbances and a family disturbance, as well as made several misdemeanor arrests.

MESSIAH SOLOISTS

MESSIAH SOLOISTS—The 66th performance of George Frideric Handel’s “The Messiah” was held on Sunday, Nov. 28, at First United Methodist Church in Perryton.

MESSIAH MUSICIANS

MESSIAH MUSICIANS—A number of orchestra musicians from Amarillo, as well as local musicians, were on hand to help perform the 66th annual performance of Handel’s “The Messiah” on Sunday, Nov. 28. Pictured are, from left, front row: Janelle Buschman (piano) and Dr.

Local Briefs

Project Christmas Card donations Panhandle Professional Women is once again sponsoring Project Christmas Card this year. All proceeds benefit scholarships for local youth.