Local Briefs

Lopez Memorial 5K set The 10th Annual Willy Lopez Memorial 5K will be held Saturday, Aug. 1. Registration begins at 7:30 .m. at the Ellis Theatre, with the race starting at 8 a.m. Entry forms are available by contacting organizers Debbie Herbert at 228-0157 or Starla Whiteley at (806) 330- 1319.

Major changes made to retirement plans

Qualified individuals affected by COVID-19 may be able to withdraw up to $100,000 from their eligible retirement plans, including IRAs, between Jan. 1 and Dec. 30, 2020, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

12 facts about horses

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but horses have been companion and assistance animals for millenia. In fact, archaeological evidence indicates that humans formed intermingled relationships with horses nearly 5,500 years ago.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Student athletes at Perryton High School and Perryton Junior High were back on practice fields last week as they work to keep their skills honed.

Preliminary plans in the works for Celebration

While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted events all over the country, the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce has been working on preliminary plans to hold this year’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration as scheduled.

TxDOT launches motorcycle awareness campaign this month

On average, one motorcyclist dies every day on Texas roads. As traffic increases during the summer months, transportation officials are urging Texans to exercise caution and limit distractions while on the road.

Where are they now?...Leck Wall

Leck Wall grew up in a small town in Texas and spent many hours isolated on the family’s ranch. He undoubtedly spent time planning of doing more than most of us ever dream of doing. The time spent alone on the ranch allowed him to develop big dreams, which he has pursued.