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.

OCHILTREE WHEAT HARVEST BEGINS

Area wheat producers have begun this year’s wheat harvest, which should continue for at least another two weeks. Pictured are combines bringing in wheat at Kevin Pshigoda’s farm about six miles east of Perryton.

IRS answers questions on Economic Impact Payments process

Many people have already received their Economic Impact Payment, and many more will be getting them soon. Whether it’s already there or on the way, the payment brings questions from many people. Anyone who has questions can visit IRS.gov for updated FAQs about the Economic Impact Payment.

Viruses linked to cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, several viruses have been linked to cancer in humans. Viruses work by entering living cells and hijacking their machinery in order to reproduce and make more viruses.

We Will Abolish Police at Our Peril

Before we "defund" or "abolish" the police, let's consider George Floyd. After bad cop Derek Chauvin sclowly choked Floyd to death, other cops hauled Chauvin to jail the moment charges were filed. They would later arrest three other cops who stood by and allowed the killing.

Views from Around the Panhandle

I didn’t read the memo, if there was one! I did read the letter, twice. And then I put the letter and the debit card through the shredder. I am talking about the debit card I received recently in the mail.

Study targets contamination hotspots in food processing

Food safety through a greater understanding of the contamination “hotspots” in our food supply chain, particularly meat, is a priority for a newTexas A&M AgriLife Research study.