New Pima cotton interest could bring cotton fungus to Texas Plains

The Texas Plains cottongrowing region is not known for raising Pima varieties of cotton, but an increasing interest in the crop has Texas A&M AgriLife officials concerned the newcomer will bring with it a yieldlimiting fungus that could be introduced to the larger Upland cotton growing area.

AIM FOR THE SKY

There’s nothing better than getting pushed in the swings, especially when you’re just short of two years old. Pictured catching some air on the swings at Whippo Park is Baker Dorman, along with his dad, Heath Dorman.

WADING IN SLOW

Your first time in the swimming pool can be pretty daunting for a young swimmer, and this youngster at the Perryton Municipal Water Park needed a little coaxing from his mom and his older brother, along with some extra-puffy arm floaties, before he’d get comfortable getting his feet wet.

Practice fireworks safety this summer

The arrival of warm weather provides more opportunities to gather and celebrate. From national holidays to impromptu backyard barbecues, the opportunity to kick back and relax is a hallmark of summer. Fireworks also figure prominently in summer.

Safety first before mixing drugs

Billions of people across the globe take medications each day. Certain medications can help people with potentially debilitating or even deadly conditions live normal lives, while others can help people overcome relatively minor issues like muscle aches or seasonal allergies.

Did you know?

It can be easy to forget to apply sunscreen when a sunny summer day beckons you to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. But forgetting to apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun is a potentially deadly mistake.

Where are they now?...Jonathan Bailey

Many successful folks with their origins in Perryton serve their communities and help keep people healthy. Jonathan Bailey is one of those talented folks. He graduated from Perryton High School in 1997. Jonathan is the son of Bill and Phyllis Bailey and Rhonda Bailey.