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Thunderstorms bring rain, hail

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Rainstorms hit Ochiltree County in the early part of this week, bringing some welcome moisture and some less welcome hail damage.On Monday night, heavy thunderstorms hit the eastern side of the county, with heavy hail and even a tornado warning in southeastern Ochiltree County.

Commissioners approve budget and tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Local residents have been turning out for the Ochiltree County Farmers Market every Saturday for their pick of homemade bread and pastries, handmade crafts and quilts, farm-fresh vegetables, and much more. But time is running out for those wanting to stop by; the last day of the Farmers Market will be Saturday, Sept. 13.

Local residents have been turning out for the Ochiltree County Farmers Market every Saturday for their pick of homemade bread and pastries, handmade crafts and quilts, farm-fresh vegetables, and much more. But time is running out for those wanting to stop by; the last day of the Farmers Market will be Saturday, Sept. 13.

FARMERS MARKET ENDING THIS MONTH

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Perryton Kiwanis Club named Carol Hayden as their Workhorse of the Year on Tuesday evening. She is a retired P.E. teacher at Wright Elementary and a founder of Snack Pak 4 Kids in Perryton. The Kiwanis Club also made a $500 donation to Snack Pak in honor of Hayden. Pictured are, from left, Hayden and Kiwanis president Chase Allison.

The Perryton Kiwanis Club named Carol Hayden as their Workhorse of the Year on Tuesday evening. She is a retired P.E. teacher at Wright Elementary and a founder of Snack Pak 4 Kids in Perryton. The Kiwanis Club also made a $500 donation to Snack Pak in honor of Hayden. Pictured are, from left, Hayden and Kiwanis president Chase Allison.

WORKHORSE OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

City sees 16% increase in its sales tax revenues

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The City of Perryton received some very good news this month about its sales tax payment.The city received $275,407, which is a little over 16% more than last September. Its year to date payments of $2.36 million are also up, nearly 4%.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Pathways program enrollment underway The Pathways Scholarship Program is accepting student pledge contracts for 2025-26 until Tuesday, Sept. 30. Pathways is open to all Perryton High School freshmen, and eligible sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
I’m Back

I’m Back

I’m Back….

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
My time away from writing the last two months—for repairs, rejuvenation, reconnection and respite from the world of 24/7 care-giving— has been more than rewarding. Resulting are at least two more “R” words: Resumption and re-commitment.Truly I have missed writing weekly.

East Texas water export delayed by study

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
An attempt by a Dallas investor to export East Texas groundwater likely will be delayed at least two years after lawmakers approved a water development board study of the plan’s effects. TheChroniclereported state Rep.
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Pre-K Breakfast Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Monday, Sept. 8: Breakfast pizza, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Sept. 9: French toast, sausage, fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Sept. 10: Breakfast sandwich, fruit, white milk.Thursday, Sept. 11: Pancake wrap, yogurt, fruit, white milk.Friday, Sept. 12: Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.
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