Local Briefs

4-H Recruitment Night set for Aug. 24 Ochiltree County 4-H Recruitment Night has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the Expo Center. Anyone interested in joining 4-H or seeing the programs offered are welcome to attend.

IRS Free File, other resources available until Oct. 15 for 2020 tax returns

The IRS reminds taxpayers who filed extensions for their 2020 tax return that electronic filing, payment and other options for help with taxes are available until the Oct. 15 deadline.

Texas Insurance Tips

Do your social media posts make you a target for identity theft? Tips to protect yourself from identity theft:If you use social media to keep in touch with friends, you might be risking identity theft. —Never post a photo of your driver license or ID card.

Did you know?

Modern cars are technological marvels, and it turns out drivers may value tech over all else, including their choice of automaker. A 2017 study from Autotrader asked 1,000 participants an assortment of questions about technology and car buying.

What taxpayers need to know about higher education credits

As a new school year approaches, students are considering what classes they need to take and how much the classes will cost. Whether it’s community college, a trade school, a four-year university or an advanced degree, higher education is expensive.

Celebration events continue this week

Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration will continue in the coming week. The Perryton Activity Center sand volleyball tournament is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 10, Thursday, Aug. 12, and Friday, Aug. 13, at the sand volleyball courts at Leatherman Park.

HIGH PROFILE HAIRCUT

Frank Phillips College president Glendon Forgey visited Perryton on Thursday for meetings at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus, and while he was in town, he stopped by for a haircut at the college’s Cosmetology Annex to commemorate the completion of the program’s first class in Perryton.