News

Trust Mama Bears To Improve Public Schools

Friday, October 29, 2021

Mama bears have awakened from their hibernation, and Big Education knows it. Union leaders, puppeteering public education for decades, are worried and they should be. Colorado in the past year has seen the sprouting and growth of grassroots, representative democracy.

Shiela Oquin with Yuki

Where are they now?...Shiela Oquin

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Some folks are just bound to be successful. Shiela Oquin is one of those people. From a young age, she was never afraid to take on and conquer daunting tasks. She has a natural ability to succeed and communicate with anyone. She is a master at using the lemons life has dealt to make lemonade.

Grant funds available for Texas high plains landowners constructing vegetative fuel breaks

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications from landowners in the high plains region of Texas who construct vegetative fuel breaks on their property. The Vegetative Fuel Break Grant applications are open now through Dec.

Local Briefs

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

4H holding fundraiser Ochiltree County 4-H is currently holding their annual Fresh Country Fundraiser. This year it includes fruit, assorted meats, and cookie dough. The deadline to order is November 15.

Weighing in on feline obesity

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Through grocery store tabloids and TV commercials inundating us with new fad diets it seems that we, as humans, are constantly focusing on our weight. But what about when it comes to where our feline friends fall on the scales? Dr.

Food manager certification training set Nov. 3-4 in Pampa

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

A professional food manager certification training course will be offered Nov. 3-4 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Gray County. The program will be at the Gray County Annex, 12125 Frederic St., Pampa. The fee will be $125, and preregistration is due Nov. 2.

United Way drive tops 61%

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

The Ochiltree United Way’s 2022 fund drive added to its total last week, bringing it to 61% of its $92,000 goal. By late last week, the drive had raised $55,311 in contributions. One new 100% Company was also added, Douglas Kile, PC, CPA, bringing the total to 15.

Active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County drop again

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County have dropped lower since midweek. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have dropped to 55, down from 61 on Tuesday.

DIABOLICAL DINNER

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

The Perryton Senior Citizen Center celebrated Halloween with a special monster meal on Friday..

Constitutional Amendment election is this Tuesday

News Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021

Texans will go to the polls this Tuesday, to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. that day. Voting sites are: Precinct 1, City Hall; Precinct 2, Expo Center; Precinct 3, Church of Christ; and Precinct 4, Victory Family Church.

Subscribe to