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Perryton Junior High School students were named to the Region One Sixth Grade Honor Choir recently, made up of the top 10 percent of each sixth grade choir in the region. On Feb. 6, they will travel to Amarillo to participate in a clinic and concert. Pictured are, from left, front row: Sophie Frost, Katherine Zamora, David Lira, and Iker Escobar; back row: Imari Gentry, Charlee Haberthur, Kemily Rosales, and Jorge Rosales.

Perryton Junior High School students were named to the Region One Sixth Grade Honor Choir recently, made up of the top 10 percent of each sixth grade choir in the region. On Feb. 6, they will travel to Amarillo to participate in a clinic and concert. Pictured are, from left, front row: Sophie Frost, Katherine Zamora, David Lira, and Iker Escobar; back row: Imari Gentry, Charlee Haberthur, Kemily Rosales, and Jorge Rosales.

SIXTH GRADE HONOR CHOIR RECOGNIZED—

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Local Briefs

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tea party set at Museum of the Plains The Museum of the Plains invites parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and more to an old-fashioned Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy tea, punch, finger sandwiches, cookies, and good company. Admission is free.

‘Fast Cash’

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
On Dec. 24, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Bobby Lee Ramos, white male. Date of birth, July 22, 1976. Height, 5’9”, weight, 160 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Weslaco.

FarmHope workshop set Jan. 12 in Lubbock

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Free, practical guidance for farmers and ranchers facing stress, financial pressure, estate-planning questions A FarmHope workshop will take place on Jan. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at theT exas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E Farm-to-Market Road 1294, in Lubbock.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgMy last news letter of 2025. The last time you will ever read a news letter from me....in 2025. Did that raise some eyebrows? We’ve all heard of break ups over text messages, but I promise to not end our run through this article. Facebook maybe, or maybe Instagram.

Black bear population on the rise in West Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Sightings of black bears in West Texas have jumped from nearly 80 in 2020 to at least 130 this year, the Texas Standard reported. That has caused some challenges and concern as bears visit neighborhoods in search of food and pose a threat to livestock and pets.

PISD Menu

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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. 5: No School Staff DayTuesday, Jan.

Local businesses set New Year’s holiday closings

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The end of 2025 is upon us, and many Perryton businesses, organizations, and governmental offices will be closed to let their employees celebrate the New Year’s holiday.Perryton Independent School District and Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus are both closed for their holiday breaks.
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