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COLD TREATS AT THE BLOCK PARTY

The annual block party, sponsored by the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, brought local residents out last Thursday evening to enjoy snacks and activities at the county courthouse and along downtown Main Street.

Wheatheart parade winners named

The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade was held Saturday morning on Main Street, where thousands of county residents turned out to enjoy the show.The Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the best entries in the parade.

Local Briefs

City to host pet adoption eventThe City of Perryton will host a pet adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whigham Park. Adoption fees are just $25, and pet adopters will receive a vaccine voucher to Perryton Animal Clinic.Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Sept.

TEA releases 2025 accountability ratings

TheT exas Education Agencyhas released both the 2025 A-F accountability ratings and the delayed 2024 ratings for public school systems and campuses. The latter were delayed by legal challenges.“Today marks a return to clarity and accountability.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On Aug. 20, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Thomas Lee Tyk, white male. Date of birth, Aug. 2, 1966. Height, 6’2”, weight, 210 pounds. Blue eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Aug. 25:Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Aug. 26:Pancake wrap, yogurt, fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Aug. 27: Power breakfast (biscuit, gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon), fruit, white milk.Thursday, Aug. 28:Breakfast pizza, fruit, white milk.Friday, Aug.