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Bydarylaallred Website:www.perrytonseniors.org
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Ed Montana did not disappoint. We all didn’t get a song dedicated to us like Phyllis Price did, but we still really enjoyed his choice of songs. I especially loved watching people singing along when one of their faves was played.

Jennie June Club begins new year

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Jennie June Club met Sept. 10 at the Senior Citizen Center for lunch.Frances Aston, president, welcomed members to the beginning of the club’s new year. During roll call, everyone shared their middle name. The collect was recited, and a short business meeting was held.
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Who’s in Charge Here?…

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
My old Uncle Mort, easily East Texas’ most ancient denizen, never throws anything away. Stuff is stored here and there, including such unlikely items as S&H Green Stamps, “in case they ever come back,” he says. There also are “I Like Ike” buttons and newspaper clippings from the late 1800s.

Dems not lining up to take on Abbott in 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Despite his approval rating being at an all-time low as he seeks a fourth term as Texas governor, Democrats are not lining up to challenge Abbott next year, the Houston Chronicle reported. U.S. Rep.
DAR CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION DAY AT WILLIAMS— Members of the local Wolf Creek chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution visited Williams Intermediate Elementary School last Thursday to commemorate Constitution Week by delivering copies of the United States Constitution for every fifth grade classroom. Pictured with a small horde of Williams fifth graders are, in front, Melodee Rogers, Barbara Johnson, and Debra Dye.

DAR CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION DAY AT WILLIAMS— Members of the local Wolf Creek chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution visited Williams Intermediate Elementary School last Thursday to commemorate Constitution Week by delivering copies of the United States Constitution for every fifth grade classroom. Pictured with a small horde of Williams fifth graders are, in front, Melodee Rogers, Barbara Johnson, and Debra Dye.

DAR CELEBRATES CONSTITUTION DAY AT WILLIAMS

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Childers honored as Trauma Medical Director of Year

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Dr. Manon “Tripps” Childers III has been named the Trauma Medical Director of the Year.The award was presented by the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) for Service Area A, which encompasses the upper 25 counties of the Texas Panhandle.The award recognized Dr.

County commissioners hire new county agent

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners officially hired Marcus Preuninger as the county’s new Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service agent.
NEW COUNTY AGENT HIRED

NEW COUNTY AGENT HIRED

NEW COUNTY AGENT HIRED

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Ochiltree County Commissioners have officially hired a new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent. Marcus Preuninger previously earned his bachelors degree in agriculture from West Texas A&M University and his Masters degree at Kansas State University.
CRAFTING FOR AUTUMN

CRAFTING FOR AUTUMN

CRAFTING FOR AUTUMN

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Association hosted a crafting project making decoupage pumpkins for members at Senior Center on Monday afternoon. Pictured are, clockwise from top, Daryla Allred, Pat Bilson, Toni Boren, Becky Childers, Berwyn Flowers, and Corene Munday.
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