County’s active COVID-19 cases fall again

Ochiltree County’s active COVID-19 cases continued their recent downward trend this week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 43, down from 54 last Thursday afternoon.

Information needed on stolen television

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a recent burglary. On Jan. 17, it was reported that a Samsung 75- inch flat screen television had been stolen from a residence in the 1500 block of South Indiana.

VLB launches ‘Valentines for Vets’ campaign

The Texas Veterans Land Board has announced a statewide campaign to bring Valentine’s Day love to the nearly 1,000 veterans residing in state-run nursing homes.

Auxin certification set

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Serviceis of fering producers several opportunities to complete their Auxin-Specific Certification Training for the 2021 growing season.

A More Perfect and Lasting Union

It was a long 2020. It featured a pandemic, politics and economic hardships. Many of us are tired of the political polarization and the constant spewing of hate. It's not just that we don't want to be hated; we also don't want to hate.

Local Briefs

Correction In an article about the OCJLA Stock Show and Sale in Thursday's paper, the Herald misidentified Kite Oquin as Kylee Oquin. The Herald regrets the error. Baseball and softball signups set at PAC Sign-up for baseball and softball have begun at the Perryton Activity Center.

STOCK SHOW OPENS AT EXPO

The Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Association Stock Show and Sale officially opened Friday morning at the Ochiltree County Expo Center as FFA and 4-H students from all over the area showed up to exhibit their steers, heifers, pigs, goats, and sheep.