SHEEP SHEARING SEASON

Ochiltree County 4-H members got a demonstration on how to shear a sheep earlier this month, courtesy of 4-H coordinator and county extension agent Scott Strawn.

One new death in county attributed to COVID-19

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’

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?

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

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

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.

Local Briefs

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.