COVID-19 cases rise, deaths drop

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Texas rose to 24,333 last week, up more than 2,500 from the previous week, according to the Johns Hopkins Corona-virus Resource Center. The number of deaths decreased to 512, down nearly 20% from the previous week.

Another scam investigated

Another scam, vandalism and missing license plates topped police activity for the week. A woman called police after falling victim to a scam at her place of employment.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet April 19 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

Tips on how to manage garden weeds with mulch

Managing garden weeds is a challenge all gardeners face, but Skip Richter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture agent, Brazos County, and host of Garden Success, KAMU FM/HD-1, offers some advice to keep the weeds at bay that can be easily implemented with a bag of mulch and a few...

QUILT EXHIBIT AT MUSEUM

Perryton’s Museum of the Plains is holding a special exhibit beginning this month through June on Spring Quilts, courtesy of Cynthia Shattles and Freddie Seaman from the Friendship Quilt Guild. Pictured with one of the quilts is museum assistant director Rena Gay Richardson.

SPRINGTIME SWINGS

As milder temperatures make their way into the Panhandle, many local residents are looking for good excuses to get outside and enjoy the weather.

Active COVID-19 cases in county rise again

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County are rising again this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 25, up from 21 cases last Thursday afternoon.