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Weekend rains bring welcome moisture

Rains fell most of Saturday and a few more times during the week to provide Perryton and Ochiltree with some much-needed precipitation.KEYE Radio’s official rainfall total was .52 of an inch of rain.Elsewhere around the county, Mary Dudley, in the central part of Perryton, reported 1.

Hospital board learns of employee hospice donations

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening at the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the board members learned that OGH employees had raised $8,640 for OGH Hospice Volunteers.

United Way is at 30%

The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 campaign inched its way to the $98,000 goal this week. It is about 30% there, with $29,253 in contributions so far.One business, Panhandle First Bank, joined the 100% Companies list, meaning every employee contributed to United Way, bringing the total to eight.

Election early voting will end this Friday

There are just two days left to vote early in the election for Texas voters to decide the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.The election is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4.Early voting will run through Oct. 31.
Kristen Johnson

Kristen Johnson

Johnson to speak here on Nov. 6

Kristin Johnson of Winsten Salem, NC is the next featured speaker in the Leadership Perryton series.She will be here on Thursday, Nov. 6. Her session, “Are You Available?” will be at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus in Perryton. Registration will begin at 6 p.m.
Halloween came a little early for kids attending Story Time at Perry Memorial Library on Wednesday morning. Kids got to dress up to show off their Halloween costumes before enjoying some snacks, crafts, and a good story. Story Time takes place every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the library. The program, for kids from 2-4 years old, is free, but library staff request you call ahead and register so they know how many crafts they’ll need to make.

Halloween came a little early for kids attending Story Time at Perry Memorial Library on Wednesday morning. Kids got to dress up to show off their Halloween costumes before enjoying some snacks, crafts, and a good story. Story Time takes place every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the library. The program, for kids from 2-4 years old, is free, but library staff request you call ahead and register so they know how many crafts they’ll need to make.

CUTE KIDS AND CUTE COSTUMES

Family Archaeology Day, held last Saturday at the Museum of the Plains, gave kids and adults lots of ways to learn about the science of archaeology, including carefully sifting through an artificial archaeology dig to find artifacts, fossils, unusual stones, and more. Attendees at the event also got to enjoy art, crafts, games, and much more. Pictured looking for artifacts in the artificial archaeology dig are Lauren Goza and Juliza Thomas, age 7.

Family Archaeology Day, held last Saturday at the Museum of the Plains, gave kids and adults lots of ways to learn about the science of archaeology, including carefully sifting through an artificial archaeology dig to find artifacts, fossils, unusual stones, and more. Attendees at the event also got to enjoy art, crafts, games, and much more. Pictured looking for artifacts in the artificial archaeology dig are Lauren Goza and Juliza Thomas, age 7.

SIFTING THROUGH HISTORY

Local Briefs

Lunch and Learn seminar set at OGH Ochiltree General Hospital will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center at 1200 SW 15th Avenue. Dr. Jennifer McGaughy will present a program titled “Viruses vs. Bacteria: The Ultimate Showdown.

Another dry, hot October for most of Texas

This month is shaping up to be a repeat of last October, with much of the state staying both drier and warmer than average, according to Dr. Mark Wentzel, hydrologist with the Texas Water Development Board.