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Kelly Nickel of Redding, CA was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Small Things Make a Difference” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Perryton National Bank and North Plains Electric Cooperative. Pictured are, from left: Leadership Perryton planning committee member Jamie Bentley, Nickel, and committee member Cynthia Shattles.

Kelly Nickel of Redding, CA was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Small Things Make a Difference” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Perryton National Bank and North Plains Electric Cooperative. Pictured are, from left: Leadership Perryton planning committee member Jamie Bentley, Nickel, and committee member Cynthia Shattles.

NICKEL SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES —

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Jan. 7, 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.
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
As the hours of 2025 dwindled to single digits, Americans FINALLY heard a new sports expression that is NOT likely to catch on.

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Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgAnd, just like that, we are off and running into the new year here at Ochiltree County Senior Citizens.Our first board of directors meeting was packed full of upcoming ideas and activities to keep you guys busy.

City’s sales tax payment up 7%

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for January2026 showed a nice increase.The city received $229,371, which is almost 7% higher than its payment in January 2025.Around the area, almost all of the cities saw increases in their payments as well.Amarillo received a payment of $8.

Stock show includes over 100 animals

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The 88th annual Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is slated for Jan. 16-17, with preliminary activities beginning at midweek. The Perryton High School FFAand the Ochiltree County 4-H members will be showing more than 100 animals.
One member of the Perryton High School Choir is advancing to State auditions. Bass singer Samuel DeSantiago advanced to Pre-Area choir auditions at Tascosa High School and will audition for the State Choir at Legacy High School in Midland on Jan. 10.

One member of the Perryton High School Choir is advancing to State auditions. Bass singer Samuel DeSantiago advanced to Pre-Area choir auditions at Tascosa High School and will audition for the State Choir at Legacy High School in Midland on Jan. 10.

DESANTIAGO ADVANCES TO STATE

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo held a blood drive on Tuesday afternoon at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, as they sought to increase the number of blood donors in the area and the amount of blood donated for the entire region. Pictured are, from left, Joan Quist and Coffee Blood Center phlebotomist Joseph Shipp. Quist said her blood type is O negative, one of the most sought-after blood types, so she tries to donate whenever she can.

Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo held a blood drive on Tuesday afternoon at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, as they sought to increase the number of blood donors in the area and the amount of blood donated for the entire region. Pictured are, from left, Joan Quist and Coffee Blood Center phlebotomist Joseph Shipp. Quist said her blood type is O negative, one of the most sought-after blood types, so she tries to donate whenever she can.

GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Local volunteers for Snack Pak 4 Kids gathered Monday evening at Williams Intermediate Elementary School to pack snacks for hungry kids. Volunteers meet every few weeks to pack snack bags with nutritious food to help food-insecure students stave off hunger. Volunteers include students from Perryton High School, local business employees, church groups, and people who just want to help.

Local volunteers for Snack Pak 4 Kids gathered Monday evening at Williams Intermediate Elementary School to pack snacks for hungry kids. Volunteers meet every few weeks to pack snack bags with nutritious food to help food-insecure students stave off hunger. Volunteers include students from Perryton High School, local business employees, church groups, and people who just want to help.

VOLUNTEERS HELPING HUNGRY KIDS

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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