Local Briefs

2020 PHS Reunion postponed The 2020 Perryton High School Ex-Students and Ex-Teachers Reunion has been postponed until fall 2021 due to current challenges. The reunion was originally scheduled for August. For reunion updates go to the “PHS All Classes Reunion” Facebook page.

Expert offers advice to keep pets cool during hot summer weather

Texas is known for hot summers that leave many residents ready for air conditioning and a cool drink. Because their bodies expel heat less efficiently and generate more heat pound-for-pound than humans, pets can be even more impacted by rising temperatures. Dr.

Commissioners appoint Smith to JP office

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday, June 8, at the county courthouse. The commissioners announced that long-time Justice of the Peace Braden Karber had decided to retire by the end of the month, so the commissioners planned to appoint a new JP.

BLOOD FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Coffee Memorial Blood Center held a blood drive at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus in Perryton on Tuesday afternoon. The blood drive’s goal was to perform 70 procedures on donors — the final tally for the drive was 79 procedures, yielding 88 units of blood. Pictured are technician C.J.

NEW JAIL OPENING PUSHED BACK TO AUGUST

Work continues on the Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center east of the county courthouse, but the building’s official opening has been tentatively pushed back to August 15.

CrimeStoppers 'Fast Cash'

On June 3, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Ignacio Delgafillo Rodriguez, white male. Date of birth, July 31, 1986. Height, 5’6”, weight, 165 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Booker.

Cancer patients advised to be vigilant

People who have cancer often suffer from weakened immune systems, which can make it hard for their bodies to fight off disease.