Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 6-8

-Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

ELKS VETERANS DONATION

ELKS VETERANS DONATION—The Perryton Elks Lodge No. 2368 donated $2,000 to the PanWest Veterans to help area veterans. Accepting the donation was Rob Weims, PanWest Veterans chairman. Pictured from left are, David Zint, Weims, Roy Chambers, and Elks members Marc Padgett and Ralph Pumphrey.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On July 28, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Saul Jaquez Corral, date of birth, Sept. 2, 1983. No other personal information was available. Last known address was Guymon, OK. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Corral for speeding.

Saturday’s Crime Stoppers golf tourney winners listed

The 28th Annual Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament was held July 24 at the city golf course. First flight winners were Dustin Chambers and Frank Carter, first gross, with a score of 67; and Taylor Manross and David Manross, first net, 66.

Tax tips for students working summer jobs

During the summer many students focus on making money from a summer job. They may want to gain work experience, earn some spending money or help pay for college. Here are some facts all student workers should know about summer jobs and taxes.

Restrooms destroyed at two city parks

Perryton police are investigating some major damage done to two city parks this week. The restrooms at both Leatherman Park and Whigham Park were basically destroyed, costing the city thousands of dollars to repair.

BLESSED BOUTIQUE RIBBON CUTTING

BLESSED BOUTIQUE RIBBON CUTTING—Members of the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce gathered recently to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for A Blessed Boutique, located at 211 S. Ash.

Nation’s largest sheep and goat expo set Aug. 20-21 in San Angelo

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s 2021 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo will run Aug. 20-21 at the First Community Credit Union Spur Arena, 4722 Grape Creek Road in San Angelo. It returns to an inperson format after having to go virtual last year due to the pandemic.

Heavy rains cause weed problem in Texas croplands

Out-of-control weeds are the latest challenge to hit Texas producers among the negative effects related to untimely rains since late spring, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

READY FOR THE NEW SEASON

Signups for youth sports at the Perryton Activity Center are wrapping up soon. The registration deadline for football and volleyball is Friday, July 30 at 8 p.m., while the deadline for soccer will be Friday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.