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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Parkinson’s Disease support group to meet The Perryton Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet Friday, Feb. 13, at noon at New Hope Fellowship Church, 2821 S. Ash. A lunch will be provided.

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On Feb. 4, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Cesar Gonzalez, white male. Date of birth, March 31, 1973. Height, 5’11”, weight, 210 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.
The award for Grand Champion Goat at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17 went to Bryar Herod. The animal was purchased by Lone Star Ag. Pictured from left are Bryar Herod and Keith Come. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

The award for Grand Champion Goat at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17 went to Bryar Herod. The animal was purchased by Lone Star Ag. Pictured from left are Bryar Herod and Keith Come. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

GRAND CHAMPION GOAT

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 1617, Avery Swenhaugen took home the award for Grand Champion Swine. Her animal was purchased by Broken Arrow Crop Insurance. Pictured are, from left, Avery Swenhaugen and Larry Schickedanz. ( Photo Credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 1617, Avery Swenhaugen took home the award for Grand Champion Swine. Her animal was purchased by Broken Arrow Crop Insurance. Pictured are, from left, Avery Swenhaugen and Larry Schickedanz. ( Photo Credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

GRAND CHAMPION SWINE

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Junior Showmanship Awards were presented to students at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Mackenzi Palmer, Davanee Anderson, Lakyn Boxwell, and Bryar Herod. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

The Junior Showmanship Awards were presented to students at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Mackenzi Palmer, Davanee Anderson, Lakyn Boxwell, and Bryar Herod. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
PPW member Susie Najera and Young Careerist Clarissa Cepeda

PPW member Susie Najera and Young Careerist Clarissa Cepeda

Cepeda chosen as PPW Young Careerist

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Clarissa Cepeda has been chosen as the Young Careerist of the Month by the Panhandle Professional Women’s Club.She and her husband, Alejandro, have two children, Zairy, 13 and Emmy, 8.She is a registered dental hygienist at Kirklin Family Dentistry, and also is selfemployed as owner of CC and CO.

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Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgI’ve visited with Kerry and Cynthia Symons about the upcoming Fat Tuesday Dinner that our center is hosting, and we now have a solid plan.The menu will be: shrimp with remoulade sauce, jambalaya, Cajun white beans and bread pudding. Ewwww baby, that sounds delish!

Jennie Junes have program on MK Creative business

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Jennie June Club met on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Perry Memorial Library.Morgyn Vela and Kynleigh Vela gave the program on their business, MK Creative. Both graduated from OSU. Morgyn has a degree in strategic communications and Kynleigh has a degree in biology, as well as an MBA.

Bird flu cases reported in area

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The entire area has seen an increased number of avian influenza, or bird flu, cases, according to Perryton veterinarian Dr. Randy Skaggs, who is cautioning the public about handling birds.“There have been many cases seen in birds here in Perryton,” Dr. Skaggs said.
Ochiltree County 4-H Archery Club members have begun meeting and practicing their archery skills at the Ochiltree County Expo Center, in preparation for future competitions. The archery program at 4-H is always open to new participants — contact the Expo Center for more information. Pictured are, from left, Eden Salazar, Darlee George, Dawson Young, Gabe Love, and Gabrielle Heck.

Ochiltree County 4-H Archery Club members have begun meeting and practicing their archery skills at the Ochiltree County Expo Center, in preparation for future competitions. The archery program at 4-H is always open to new participants — contact the Expo Center for more information. Pictured are, from left, Eden Salazar, Darlee George, Dawson Young, Gabe Love, and Gabrielle Heck.

TAKING AIM AT PERFECTION

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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