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.

Beef series aims to help consumers understand industry

The Farm-to-Table Beef Series, hosted by theT exas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicein Potter County , is scheduled each Tuesday in the Aug. 6-27 timeframe.

Slover makes hole-in-one

Izzy Slover notched a hole-in-one on the Perryton golf course. She made the shot on hole no. 7, using a wedge for the 83 yard hit from the junior tee. Witnessing the feat was Shane Slover.

Coral luck

Red coral became a symbol of immortality to the ancient Greeks, presumably because of its branching shape and vibrant color. The Greeks believed it to be a panacea and protector against gout, poisons and enchantments. Red and pink corals are still said to bring good luck to their owners.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On Aug. 4, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: David L. Garrard, no personal information was available. Last known address was Perryton. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Garrard for issuance of bad checks.