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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Promenaders to celebrate 40 yearsThe Perryton Promenaders square dance club will celebrate its 40th anniversary Thursday, March 19, through Saturday, March 21. On Thursday, a square dance will be held from 8-10 p.m. at the VFW building, with special caller Lanny Weakland from Omaha, NE.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On March 4, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Melanie Walker, white female. Date of birth, March 13, 1970. Height, 5’3”, weight, 140 pounds. Blue eyes, blonde hair.

Wildfires are popping up across state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Dry conditions and brisk winds are fueling a rise in wildfires across the state.TheT exas A&M Forest Servicereported that forecast rain could lessen the wildfire risk in early March.

Fire chief speaks to Jennie Junes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Jennie June Club met Feb. 11 at Perry Memorial Library.Lisa Brosowske introduced the guest speaker, Chief Ed Hanna from the Perryton Fire Department. He became the new fire chief after the retirement of Paul Dutcher.Hanna gave background information on himself and how he came to be here.
Young Careerist Erika Grajeda, center, flanked by PPW members Susie Najera and Judy Hernandez

Young Careerist Erika Grajeda, center, flanked by PPW members Susie Najera and Judy Hernandez

Grajeda named Young Careerist

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Erika Grajeda was named the Young Careerist for February by the Panhandle Professional Women’s Club.She has two sons, Carlos Tafoya, 14, and Everado Tafoya, 11.She is the branch manager of Sun Loan Company.

Floyd wins big in primary for county judge

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Close to 1,200 Ochiltree County voters turned out to cast ballots in the March 3 primary election. That included 1,120 Republican and 76 Democratic voters.Wayne Floyd was the big winner in the County Judge race. He received 912 votes. The other candidate, Brenda Austin received 177 votes.

PHS Choir soloists qualify for State

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Perryton High School choir students competed in UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest last month at Canyon High School, with more than 20 students qualifying for state competition.All of the PHS students competed as soloists; there were no ensembles in this year’s contest.
Members of Leadership Perryton XXIV participated in Reality Day, a poverty simulation, on Wednesday, learning about some of the realities and challenges faced by low-income families. Participants in the simulation were given simple roles to play during the project, including newly unemployed people, homeless people, recipients of TANF funds, senior citizens on disability, and single parents. The task assigned to all was to provide basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute weeks.

Members of Leadership Perryton XXIV participated in Reality Day, a poverty simulation, on Wednesday, learning about some of the realities and challenges faced by low-income families. Participants in the simulation were given simple roles to play during the project, including newly unemployed people, homeless people, recipients of TANF funds, senior citizens on disability, and single parents. The task assigned to all was to provide basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute weeks.

LEARNING THE REALITIES OF POVERTY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet March 16 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, in the Williams Intermediate cafeteria. Parking is available next to the Administration Building. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.
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