Did you know?

According to the Lupus Foundation of America, 90 percent of people living with lupus are women. Most women who develop lupus do so between the ages of 15 and 44. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that it causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues by mistake.

How small business owners can deduct their home office from their taxes

The home office deduction allows qualified taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses when they file taxes.

Where are they now?... John Mark Rinker Part 2

When we left of at our last article, Rinker was discussing his struggles with education and particularly in junior high. He acted out to compensate for his learning struggles including dyslexia. He probably still holds the record for getting 168 swats.

County producers reminded to report forage losses by Jan. 30

Ochiltree County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) executive director Lauren Motloch reminds livestock producers who suffered grazing losses that occurred throughout 2021 due to drought to report their losses timely and to enroll in the Livestock Forage Disaster...

Cover crops play important role in resilient agriculture

While cover crops benefits are proven, Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are finding one size does not fit all relating to their use in the semi-arid regions of the state. What works in the dry, sandy South Plains may not be applicable in the northern High Plains or Rolling Plains.

POWER STEER

The 84th annual Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale began on Friday morning, with Perryton High School FFA and the Ochiltree County 4-H members showing 150 animals. Among the entrants was Sydney Schickedanz, keeping an eye on both her steer and the crowds in the stands.

Candidate forum set for Feb. 21

A candidate forum featuring the candidates for Ochiltree County Clerk has been scheduled. The event will be held Monday, Feb. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Frank Phillips College Campus. The candidates, incumbent Sandra Limas and challenger, and former County Clerk, Stacy Brown will be featured.