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STOCK SHOW DEDICATED TO SPLAN— This year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was dedicated to Ruth Ann Splan. Pictured are, from left, Garrett McMillian, Caileigh Johnston, Kristen Lane, Joe Lane, Dennis Splan, Ruth Ann Splan, Jennifer Stickney, Bryer McMullen (in front), Jackson McMullen, and Jace Marshall. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Often, I believe, writers spend too much time on the “what was” and “what will be” instead of the “what is.”I admit to such whimpering occasionally, and this time, make no promises to do better, but I’ll try.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Monday, Jan. 26:Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Jan. 27:Cheesy omelet, toast, fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Jan. 28:Power breakfast (biscuit, gravy, eggs, bacon), fruit, white milk.Thursday, Jan. 29:Breakfast sausage pizza, fruit, white milk.Friday, Jan.

PISD Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each DayMonday, Jan. 26:Breakfast: Sweet cinnamon roll and sausage or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Six candidates file for office

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Several candidates have already filed for one of the offices open on the Perryton City Council, the Perryton ISD Board of Trustees and the Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors.Filing opened on Jan. 14, and will run through Friday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m.

City council okays utility increases

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Perryton City Council set several fee increases and the next general election at its meeting Tuesday.The council voted to increase water and sewer rates, effective with the Feb. 1 billing.Residential and commercial water rates will increase to $15.50 for the first 4,000 gallons and $4.

TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17, Buckle Awards were presented to the exhibitors showing the animals that won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion for their breed.

TEA TIME

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Parents, kids, and grandparents of all ages stopped by the Museum of the Plains on Sunday, Jan. 18, to enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon tea party. Party-goers picked out fancy hats to wear and enjoyed tea, punch, finger sandwiches, cookies, and plenty of good company.

Junior livestock show tops $284,000

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale had another successful weekend. The sale totaled $284,317.75, which included $84,440 in add-on contributions. That was an increase from last year’s sale by more than $8,900.Showing the grand champion steer was Jake Schickedanz.

Local Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Feb. 2Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 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.

DSHS expanding anti-rabies program to El Paso area

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

DSHS is expanding its 32nd annual Oral Rabies Vaccination Program to the El Paso area while continuing its aerial bait distribution along the Texas-Mexico border. The rabies vaccine baits will be distributed by hand in targeted areas around El Paso.

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