Crime Stoppers offers shredding service

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers is offering a free document shredding service. A blue bin has been placed in the lobby of the Perryton Police Department for the public to place their documents to be destroyed. A shredding service will pick up the container and dispose of the contents.

Hospital Board sets meeting Monday night

The Ochiltree County Hospital District board of directors will meet for their monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. via video-teleconferencing. Among other items on the agenda, the board will discuss the City of Perryton’s EMS budget, the proposed tax rate, equipment for Dr.

County commissioners to meet Monday

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will hold a meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m., in the county courthouse.

Rainwater harvesting tips for beginners

Any Texan can collect rainwater and save it to use for all non-potable household water needs, increasing water-use efficiency around the home. “Plus, rainwater is superb for plants,” said Daniel Cunningham, Texas A&M AgriLife Research horticulturist , Dallas.

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THEY’VE GOT A HANKERIN’ FOR A PARADE

With the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade set for Saturday morning, locals all over Perryton and Ochiltree County have been hard at work getting their floats ready to drive down Main Street.

CHOW TIME IS SERIOUS BUSINESS

Hundreds of residents from Perryton and Ochiltree County attended the annual Block Party at the Ochiltree County Courthouse lawn and on Main Street as part of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration.