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State tops 3 million registered businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Texas has set a record high by exceeding 3 million registered businesses, Abbott announced.“This milestone shows the true strength of the Texas economy. Texas is the land of freedom and opportunity where businesses and workers can chart their own path to succeed and thrive,” he said.

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Nov. 12, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jesus Guerrero Borunda, white male. Date of birth, Feb. 18, 1988. Height, 5’6”, weight 175 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Spearman.

United Way drive tops 37% this week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 fund drive continued to garner more donations last week.The drive has now raised $33,523, which is 37% of its $98,000 goal.Two more 100% Companies joined the list, meaning every employee contributed to United Way, Alpar and FirstBank Southwest.

Museum to celebrate 50th years

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Ochiltree County’s Museum of the Plains is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month.The museum will host a reception celebrating the anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to see a small special exhibit of photos and artifacts related to the museum’s history.
Perry Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house and reception on Nov. 9, including visits from a number of local authors. The authors at the reception included, from left, Diana Anderson, Cindy Escobar, Dr. Randy Skaggs, Gary Rinker, John Erickson, and Marlon Sparks.

Perry Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house and reception on Nov. 9, including visits from a number of local authors. The authors at the reception included, from left, Diana Anderson, Cindy Escobar, Dr. Randy Skaggs, Gary Rinker, John Erickson, and Marlon Sparks.

LOCAL AUTHORS GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIBRARY

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

City’s sales tax payment is up 3%

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The City of Perryton’s monthly continued to show a steady increase.For November, the city received $254,753, which is close to 3% higher than its payment in November 2024. For the year so far, the city is up 2.5% over 2024 payments, with a little over $2.8 million.
Perryton High School’s annual Veterans Day program brought together students of all ages to honor local veterans. In addition to presentations recognizing every veteran attendee, there were also musical and poetry performances. Pictured are, from left, registration volunteer Ken Splawn, Bill Bob Thrash and Keith Harris, who both led recognition of veterans, prayer leader Duce Cooper, master of ceremonies Marlon Sparks, and registration volunteer Lisa Yauck.

Perryton High School’s annual Veterans Day program brought together students of all ages to honor local veterans. In addition to presentations recognizing every veteran attendee, there were also musical and poetry performances. Pictured are, from left, registration volunteer Ken Splawn, Bill Bob Thrash and Keith Harris, who both led recognition of veterans, prayer leader Duce Cooper, master of ceremonies Marlon Sparks, and registration volunteer Lisa Yauck.

PHS HOLDS ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
County and city residents visited the Ochiltree County Expo Center for a meet-and-greet reception for Marcus Preuninger, the county’s new Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service agent. Preuninger took over the position on Nov. 1. He has previously served as an agent in Mitchell County, Gray County, and Reno County in Kansas.

County and city residents visited the Ochiltree County Expo Center for a meet-and-greet reception for Marcus Preuninger, the county’s new Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service agent. Preuninger took over the position on Nov. 1. He has previously served as an agent in Mitchell County, Gray County, and Reno County in Kansas.

LOCALS TURN OUT TO WELCOME NEW COUNTY AGENT

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Parkinson’s Disease support group to meet The Perryton Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet Friday, Nov. 14, at noon at New Hope Fellowship, 2821 S. Ash. A lunch will be provided. Dave and Carol Pshigoda will provide the program on LightWave patch phototherapy products.
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