Tips still needed on stolen firearm

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers is still asking for information this week to solve a residential burglary. On June 1, police officers were dispatched to the 400 block of South Eton on a burglary call. Upon arrival, the complainant reported a Jimenez Arms Inc. Model J.A.

Equity offers free wi-fi access in Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles

As the coronavirus pandemic has created an unparalleled and sudden shift to virtual working and learning, people in rural areas now more than ever are feeling the impacts of limited or unreliable internet connectivity.

Did you know?

John Adams, a staunch supporter of American independence and a representative for Boston at the First Continental Congress, felt that, after America gained independence from Great Britain, July 2 was the correct date on which to celebrate American Independence Day.

Where are they now?...Megan Campbell Williams

Megan Campbell Williams is a gifted and talented lady. She positively impacts the lives of everyone in our region. We have all unknowingly seen her work. She graduated from Perryton High School in 1992 and headed to North Texas in the fall after graduation.

June 30 last day to enroll in ARC, PLC agriculture programs

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30.

Local Briefs

Museum to re-open Monday The Museum of the Plains will re-open on Monday, June 15. Social distancing guidelines will be in place. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday.

Texas cotton farmers adjusting in wake of court ruling on dicamba

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service stands ready to advise producers on agronomic alternatives and options in the wake of a June 3 ruling from the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to immediately vacate the registrations of three dicamba products, Xtend-imax, FeXapan and Engenia.

A GOOD SOAKING

The Perryton Municipal Water Park opened for the first time this season on Friday afternoon, and the water slides were a very popular destination for many young swimmers.