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VOLUNTEERS HELPING NEIGHBORS

VOLUNTEERS HELPING NEIGHBORS

VOLUNTEERS HELPING NEIGHBORS

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
Meals on Wheels volunteers from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church turned out late last week at Ochiltree General Hospital to gather and organize food trays before making deliveries to clients of the program.

One new death in county attributed to COVID-19

News Staff
Friday, October 15, 2021
One new fatality from the COVID-19 virus has been added to the rolls in Ochiltree County. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the new fatality occurred around the date of October 7. The last COVID-29 fatality in the county before that occurred around Sept. 4.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
On Oct. 13, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Brenda Harjo, white female. No other personal information was available. There are two misdemeanor warrants for Harjo for issuance of bad checks. David Hugh Hernandez, white male.

Did you know?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
According to the American Osteopathic Association, one in five teenagers will now experience some form of hearing loss. That rate is roughly 30 percent higher than it was 20 years ago.

Rainstorms bring needed moisture to the county

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Rainstorms last weekend and Tuesday night brought much-desired precipitation to a bone-dry Ochiltree County. KEYE Radio’s official rainfall total for the weekend was .49 of an inch, with .75 of an inch on Tuesday night, for a total of 1.24 inches.

Stolen bike, damage investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
A couple of incidents were investigated by police during the week. Daniel Macias, 1822 S. Baylor, reported a hit and run accident to vehicle parked at the residence. The side mirror was broken off, doing around $50 in damage. Craig Schwier, 809 S.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Constitutional Public meeting is Oct. 19 The Constitutional Public will hold a current affairs discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus Conference Center.

County’s active COVID cases up

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases have risen slightly from last week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 69, up from 66 on Friday afternoon.
GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Monday night at the Expo Center. Winners of the Gold Star Awards, the highest county awards that can be given to a 4-H member, were, from left, Conor Huddleston and Chloe Tanner. Huddleston and Tanner received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state.

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNERS Ochiltree County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony Monday night at the Expo Center. Winners of the Gold Star Awards, the highest county awards that can be given to a 4-H member, were, from left, Conor Huddleston and Chloe Tanner. Huddleston and Tanner received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state.

Ochiltree County 4-H holds awards annual presentation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Ochiltree County 4-H presented its annual awards celebration at the Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 11. Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly presented the Gold Star Awards to Chloe Tanner and Canon Huddleston. The Gold Star Award is the highest county award available to 4-H members.

Commissioners accept resignation of treasurer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. The commissioners accepted a letter of resignation from County Treasurer Britney Meraz, effective Oct. 15.
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