Ochiltree County marks a month with no active COVID-19 cases

It’s now been just short of a full month with no active COVID-19 cases reported in Ochiltree County. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stands at zero, unchanged from Tuesday.

Texas vineyards endure rough season

Erratic weather dealt Texas vineyards a difficult growing season as the industry continues to recover from pandemic-related setbacks, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

THE POWER OF SCIENCE!

One of the classes at this week’s Kids College at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, has been “Mad Science,” where kids learn fun science facts while conducting their own science experiments.

This year’s Celebration activities will get underway in just two weeks

The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce has finalized their schedule for this August’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration activities. Currently scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 1-6 p.m. will be the Boots and Badges Community Blood Drive at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus.

Burkes Outlet store to move into old Bealls location

A new discount store will be moving into the building that used to house Bealls in Perryton. Local residents were treated this week to the sight of signs hanging from the building reading “Burkes Outlet – Coming Soon.

Rabies’ warning signs in cattle

Rabies is usually associated with dogs or bats, but it also can develop insidiously in a variety of mammals. Rabies in livestock, such as cattle, may be rare, but its ability to spread through the herd still poses a serious risk.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On July 14, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Shaun Michael Wawak, white male. Date of birth, March 30, 1985. Height, 6’, weight, 193 pounds. Blue eyes, blonde hair. Last known address was Perryton.