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Students at Perryton schools returned to classes on Wednesday for a new year. In addition to registering for classes, students at Perryton High School spent the first part of the week getting last-minute paperwork completed, meeting their new teachers, getting reacquainted with old friends, and signing up for school clubs and extracurricular activities.

Students at Perryton schools returned to classes on Wednesday for a new year. In addition to registering for classes, students at Perryton High School spent the first part of the week getting last-minute paperwork completed, meeting their new teachers, getting reacquainted with old friends, and signing up for school clubs and extracurricular activities.

SIGNING UP FOR CLASSES AND CLUBS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
As Perryton Independent School District welcomed students back for another year at school on Wednesday, teachers and staff used the first half of the week to make final preparations for the year and to hold “Meet the Teacher” events to students and parents could get to know their new teachers one-on-one. Pictured at the Meet the Teacher event at Wright Elementary on Monday are, from left, first grade teacher Marci Kirklin, Melissa Meyer, Marshall Meyer, age 6, Madison Meyer, 9, and McKenzie Meyer, 11.

As Perryton Independent School District welcomed students back for another year at school on Wednesday, teachers and staff used the first half of the week to make final preparations for the year and to hold “Meet the Teacher” events to students and parents could get to know their new teachers one-on-one. Pictured at the Meet the Teacher event at Wright Elementary on Monday are, from left, first grade teacher Marci Kirklin, Melissa Meyer, Marshall Meyer, age 6, Madison Meyer, 9, and McKenzie Meyer, 11.

MEET-AND-GREET FOR TEACHERS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Lunch and Learn seminar set at OGH Ochiltree General Hospital will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Aug. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 1200 SW 15th Avenue.

Abbott hopes to cut taxes by limiting local spending

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Legislature reduced homeowners’ property taxes by $3.5 billion in the last regular session. Now the governor wants to further reduce taxes by capping how much cities and counties can hike spending, The Dallas Morning News reported.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Aug. 6, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Rosa Perez-Lucero, no personal information was available. Last known address was El Paso. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Perez-Lucero for issuance of bad checks.

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Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgRuth Schoenhals was the big winner this week at Bingo. She won a regular game and the Black Out game for two meals at the center. It was a repeater day for Sharon Graves, Brenda Griffin and Caroline Lowery. Their cards were hot.

Move to ban hemp-derived THC gaining traction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Backers of a move to ban synthetic hemp-derived THC hope to build support for the state’s recently expanded medical marijuana program, arguing it is a safer and more effective alternative to the unregulated vapes and gummies sold across the state,The Dallas Morning Newsreported.

With more water fatalities, arrests, game wardens stress safety

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
With a sharp rise in boating- related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat.
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The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Many retirees—even if admitting only to slowing down to a lower gear—have a difficult time finding rocking chairs that fit.Some don’t even try; count me in that group, with recent entry into my 89thyear .
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