Mayer named new TxDOT area engineer

Zachary Mayer, P.E. has been named as the new area engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Pampa Area Office, effective Aug. 9, 2021. TxDOT’s Amarillo District has three area offices – Amarillo, Dumas, and Pampa.

AC unit reported stolen

Theft and damage topped activity for the week. Lynda Capps reported a burglary at 118 S. Drake. The suspect or suspects took an air conditioner unit from the residence. Viviana Gonzalez, 1521 S. Harvard, reported someone had damaged her door latch and frame. Damage was estimated at $100.

MARCHING AND MUSIC

MARCHING AND MUSIC—The Pride of Perryton Ranger Band held a March-a-Thon on Saturday morning as they took a three-mile march in neighborhoods near the high school and junior high. The event helped raise funds for the band’s spring trip and to help offset the costs of this year’s marching show.

MRIs on crop roots open new doors

A team of scientists led by Texas A&M AgriLife is taking a page from the medical imaging world and using MRI to examine crop roots in a quest to develop crops with stronger and deeper root systems. The team from Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Harvard Medical School, ABQMR Inc.

Local Briefs

Blood drive set at FPC Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 3-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required.

SUMMER CINEMA SPECTATORS

SUMMER CINEMA SPECTATORS—Families brought out blankets and lawn chairs on Aug.12 for a free movie in Whigham Park, sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured enjoying the showing of “Despicable Me” are the Graves family, including, in front, from left, Christian, age 6, and Easton, 5.

What taxpayers need to know about estimated tax payments

Small business owners, self-employed people, and some wage earners should look into whether they should make estimated tax payments this year. Doing so can help them avoid an unexpected tax bill and possibly a penalty when they file next year.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE OPENS

The Jennie June Club of Perryton is holding its annual book sale early this year to help clear more donated books to help free up storage space in Perry Memorial Library. The book sale officially opened on Monday, Aug. 16, and will continue for at least one month and maybe longer.

OGH board sets proposed tax rate

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday evening at the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. The board approved a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 55 cents per $100 valuation for 2021-22.