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OGH board calls for election

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday at the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the board officially called an election for the board members. The election is currently scheduled for May 2.
Kids in Perryton gather every week at Perry Memorial Library to enjoy Story Time, which takes place every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. The program, for kids from 2-4 years old, is free, but library staff request you call ahead and register so they know how many crafts they’ll need to make. Pictured getting a little extra reading done while waiting for the program to start are, from left, Jasiel Ortiz, age 3, and Isael Olmos, 4.

Kids in Perryton gather every week at Perry Memorial Library to enjoy Story Time, which takes place every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. The program, for kids from 2-4 years old, is free, but library staff request you call ahead and register so they know how many crafts they’ll need to make. Pictured getting a little extra reading done while waiting for the program to start are, from left, Jasiel Ortiz, age 3, and Isael Olmos, 4.

MAKING TIME FOR BOOKS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Court okays burn ban

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved a burn ban for the county.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
OGH sets Lunch and Learn seminar Ochiltree General Hospital will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center at 1200 SW 15th Avenue.

Texas first state to invest in crypto

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
After passage of a bill last regular session that gives the state comptroller authority to create a publicly funded cryptocurrency reserve, the state has purchased about $5 million of bitcoin, the Texas Standard reported.

Sheriff immigration law enforcement grants launched

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program is formally underway.“Public safety starts with enforcing the law,” Hancock said during a Tarrant County announcement with Sheriff Bill Waybourn and County Judge Tim O’Hare.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Jan. 21, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Cesar Carbajal, white male. Date of birth, Sept. 21, 1990. Height, 6’4”, weight, 200 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Senior News

Bydarylaallred Website:www.perrytonseniors.org
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
If you decide to finally come into our Senior Center for lunch, please do not call the Elder Abuse Hot Line on us. I promise it was all self inflicted.There are a few black eyes, bandaged heads and the usual gimping around (that would be me when I’ve been sitting at my desk all morning).
OCJLA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS— Six students were awarded scholarships during the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left, Landry Anderson, Isaac Arellano, Stryven Pshigoda, Keenan Daugherty, Nathan Miller, and Cash Wheeler. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

OCJLA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS— Six students were awarded scholarships during the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left, Landry Anderson, Isaac Arellano, Stryven Pshigoda, Keenan Daugherty, Nathan Miller, and Cash Wheeler. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

DPS offers winter weather safety reminders

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians.
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