Statewide estate survey underway among producers,, rural landowners

Understanding how those on our farms and ranches are being passed on through estates and what more do our rural landowners need to know about the process is the goal of a newT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Serviceproject funded by the Texas Corn Producers.

Texas, Our Texas (Flag)

“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” Children across our state recite this pledge at the start of every school day.

Vehicles vandalized

Several vehicles were vandalized at a residence during the week. Three vehicles, parked at 1921 Eton were damaged. A car had damage to the front bumper and windshield. One pickup had its front door damaged and another pickup had its tailgate and rear driver side fender vandalized.

Local Briefs

PISD survey on arming staff underway The PISD Board has been considering the possibility of arming school staff members. They want the input of parents and the community. Survey links are posted on the PISD website at: www.perrytonisd.org. Please complete the survey by Jan 31.

STOCK SHOW DEDICATION

STOCK SHOW DEDICATION—This year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was dedicated to John and Sharon Ellzey. Pictured are, from left, Ochiltree County Ag Extension Agent Scott Strawn and John Ellzey. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Morgan)

Hospital board calls for election

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening at the Ochiltree General Hospital conference center. The board officially called an election for the board members. The election is currently scheduled for May 7.

Commissioners receive racial profiling report

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners received the annual racial profiling report from Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard.

2022 GRAND CHAMPION WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 21-22, Buckle Awards were presented to the exhibitors showing the animals that won Grand Champion for their breed.