USDA has already made over $2.89 billion in CFAP payments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already processed more than $2.89 billion in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program as of June 15.

Survey reveals America’s top ice cream flavor

Foods don’t get much more coveted than a scoop or two of delicious ice cream on a hot day. Ice cream comes in scores of different flavors. Even though there seems to be a flavor for everybody these days, certain palatepleasers remain more popular than others.

Juneteenth and the Ongoing Fight for Equality

Each Juneteenth, Texans celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery in our state, and our nation’s continued progress towards equality.This year , our nation is grappling with how far we still have to go.

Where are they now?...Colt Stiles

Colt Stiles graduated from Perryton High School in 2008 after an outstanding athletic career. He is the son of the late Rick Stiles and Lisa Dear. His grandmother is Joyce McClure. Colt has a brother, Jermy, and a sister, Cassidy, who are both Perryton High School graduates.

Did you know?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, homes with clock timer controlled irrigation systems use about 50 percent more water outdoors than homes without irrigation systems. Water waste can be even more significant if irrigation systems are not programmed correctly or if they have a leak.

Local Briefs

First responders appreciation lunch set A first responders and healthcare professionals appreciation lunch is planned for Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Whigham Park. Hosts are B&F Trucking, Kevin Cummings, CPA, PLLC and Texas Blue Line BBQ.

Reduce snake encounters around the house

It’s summertime, and like it or not, snakes are out. Last year, several news organizations reported an increase in the number of venomous snake bites in Texas and other states like North Carolina and Georgia.

MR. AND MISS PHS

Perryton High School juniors and seniors were finally able to hold a prom last Saturday night. Seniors Kevin Arellano, son of Jose and Dora Navarrete, and Chloe McGarraugh, daughter of Cody and Chris McGarraugh, were tapped for the honor of Mr. and Miss PHS.