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Rangers fall to Greenwood, 59-20 in bi-district game

The Perryton Rangers advanced to the bi-district round of the playoffs, facing the Midland Greenwood Rangers (10-0) in Plainview last Friday.Greenwood dominated the game, winning 59-20.Greenwood had the ball first, and scored quickly, in four plays, to lead 6-0.

United Way drive is at 44% of goal

The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 fund drive gathered a few more donations last week.The drive has now raised $43,469, which is 44% of its $98,000 goal.No new 100% Companies joined the list. There are 11 companies on the list, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.
MCLAINS NAMED AS MUSEUM TRUSTEES EMERITUS

MCLAINS NAMED AS MUSEUM TRUSTEES EMERITUS

MCLAINS NAMED AS MUSEUM TRUSTEES EMERITUS

Ochiltree County’s Museum of the Plains celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, with a reception and presentation. The museum also named two new trustees emeritus, Randy and Janice McLain.

Arts & Crafts Festival is this weekend

The Perryton Satellite Center’s Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this weekend, Nov. 22-23, at the Expo Center. It is the 55th year for the event.The hours for the show will be Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

DAR is making early plans for Wreaths Across America on Dec. 13

The Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are ready for this year’s annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.For the tenth year, Ochiltree County will participate in the nationwide Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m.
MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Perryton musicians have begun rehearsing for this year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah, led by director Keith Harris. This year’s production will include chorus members, soloists, and orchestra members from Amarillo, as well as performers from Perryton and Ochiltree County.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Dec. 1Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, 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.

TxDOT says more public transit needed

A draft report from the Texas Department of Transportation says the state needs to boost public transportation in rural and smaller urban areas and add rail between the state’s major urban areas if Texas is going to continue to grow, the Texas Standard reported.
JOHNSON SPEAKS A T L E A D E R S H I P PERRYTON SERIES — Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Cynthia Shattles, Johnson, and committee member Tara McCartney.

JOHNSON SPEAKS A T L E A D E R S H I P PERRYTON SERIES — Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Cynthia Shattles, Johnson, and committee member Tara McCartney.

JOHNSON SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank.