Prevent Blindness designates July as Dry Eye Awareness Month

Nearly 16 million Americans have dry eye, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). Dry eye occurs when there is not enough tear film produced, the tear film Is not draining properly from the eye, or the tear film is not the quality needed to maintain the health of the eye.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On June 30, 2021, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Richard Reed, no personal information was available. Last known address was Pampa. There are three misdemeanor warrants for Reed for issuance of bad checks.

TCEQ assists Aransas Pass with water contamination

TheTexas Commission on Environmental Quality i working with the city of Aransas Pass after its water system was apparently chemically contaminated by a backflow from a local business. Antifreeze is the possible contaminant, according to published reports.

Infamous Name

Bock’s Car was the name of the B-29 Bomber that dropped the Atom Bomb on Nagasaki.

Where are they now?...Keenan Harris

The city of Perryton has been home to many outstanding families since its inception. Great families and great communities produce great kids. That is certainly the case with the Harris family.

DPS kicks off two operations to keep roads safe this July 4 holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be increasing the number of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers on the road from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5, as part of Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction and Effort) and Operation Holiday.

Bicycle is stolen

Few offenses were reported to local law enforcement during the week. Leticia Olivas reported her bicycle had been stolen from 814 1/2 S. Fordham. It was valued at $280. There is a suspect in the case.

LIONS CLUB OFFICERS

The 2021-22 Perryton Lions Club officers were installed at their meeting on Tuesday by vice district governor Roger Estlack.

Texas A&M Forest Service offers Fourth of July fireworks safety tips

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with picnics, grilling, camping or fireworks, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

Iced Tea

Iced tea was invented by Richard Blechynden, an English tea merchant who could not sell his hot beverage at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair because of the hot weather. Quick thinking and some ice created what is now a favorite American beverage.