Two burglaries reported

A couple of burglaries and dog bites were investigated by police during the week. Natasha Crawford, 814 S. Fordham, reported her residence had been burglarized. The front door was damaged to enter the home. Clothing, antique figurines, various knickknacks and other items were stolen.

Doerries sworn in as members of Texas Silver-Haired Legislature

Jerome and Bobette Doerrie were sworn in as members of the 19 th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) at its orientation session held July 18-22 in Pflugerville.

DONATIONS FOR FALLEN OFFICERS

DONATIONS FOR FALLEN OFFICERS—The Panhandle Peace Officers Association and the Amarillo Elks #923 raised money for two officers killed or injured in the line of duty.

Texas Insurance Tips

My car was totaled! Now what? What does ‘totaled’ mean?Y our insurance company compares the value of your car and the cost to repair it.

Local Briefs

Jennie June Club sets book sale The Jennie June Club will hold a book sale at the Perry Memorial Library beginning on Monday, Aug. 16, at noon.

AgriLife Extension brings back QuickBooks short courses

The Panhandle District QuickBooks Pro Desktop Short Courses by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be on Aug. 25 in Amarillo and Sept. 8 in Lubbock.

OGH board holds special meeting

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors held a special meeting last Friday afternoon at the Ochiltree General Hospital conference center.

IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE

The Conservatory of the Plains will perform “Annie” for their newest Summer Youth Musical, which will be performed Friday through Sunday, Aug. 13-15, at the Perryton Junior High School auditorium. The production will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

DeSantiago resigns from PISD board, Cator appointed

In a special meeting Tuesday evening, the Perryton School Board accepted the resignation of one trustee and appointed another, as well as hearing an update on recent action by the Texas Legislature. The board accepted the resignation of Pete De Santiago from the board.