Several people arrested

No offense reports were available this week, but the Ochiltree County Jail has been busyover the past two weeks. Krayla Schroeder, 40, was arrested on a warrant for a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. She was released on $50,000 bond.

Local Briefs

Book Fair is underway The Jennie June Book Fair has begun again. It will continue at Perry Memorial Library until the end of November. The Jennie June Club invites everyone to come out for special deals on books for 50 cents and under which support the library programs.

IRS expands payment agreement tools

The Internal Revenue Service has announced a number of changes designed to help struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 more easily settle their tax debts with the IRS.

Coats for Kids starting early this year due to cold weather

FirstBank Southwest is kicking off its 20th year of sponsoring a community project geared toward children during the Christmas holidays. This year, the bank will again sponsor its “Coats and Shoes for Kids” drive, which began in 2001.

DISTRICT CHAMPS

Ranger senior Isreal Marquez hoisted the PHS boys cross country championship trophy, while being carried by the football team, during the homecoming pep rally last Friday. The Ranger cross country team handily won the district championship with 20 points, well ahead of second place Canyon with 45.

COVID-19 tally remains high

Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 numbers remain over 100 active cases. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been an overall total of 341 COVID-19 cases, up from 310 last Friday evening.

Social Security begins new electronic number verification service

The Social Security Administration has begun the initial rollout of its new electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. The agency is rolling out the service to selected participants through 2020, and plans on expanding the number of users in 2021.