Stewarding rangelands focus of Oct. 7 webinar

There is a unique relationship between rangeland and grazing livestock, but the human stewardship role can often be overlooked and separated from the science, according to aT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. AgriLife Extension will present a webinar addressing stewardship issues on Oct.

RIBBON CUTTING FOR PLAINS LAND BANK

RIBBON CUTTING FOR PLAINS LAND BANK—Members of the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce gathered on for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of Plains Land Bank’s new location at 800 SE Loop 143.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Sept. 29, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Raul Ricardo Camacho, white male. Date of birth, Feb. 2, 1978. Height, 5’8”, weight, 190 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Did you know?

Dogs are wildly popular pets. The American Pet Products Association says there are 63.4 million households in the United States that have a dog, and with the exception of 2002 and 2015, that number has steadily risen since 2000. Certain breeds remain especially popular among dog owners.

More residences burglarized

Residential burglaries, an animal attack, and vandalism were reported to police during the week. Jessica Lopez, 312 N. Jefferson, reported a burglary at her residence. She was having an air conditioning unit installed, and had left the house unlocked for the technician.

Local Briefs

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects.

County’s COVID-19 cases up sharply

Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 cases have risen sharply since 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 57, up from 46 on Friday afternoon.

Green named Workhorse of the Year

Nikki Green was named the Kiwanis Club Workhorse of the Year for 2021. She received the honor at the club’s annual installation banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The Workhorse award was presented by Chase Allison.