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Rabies case is found in Perryton

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The first positive case in a while was reported late last week by Dr. Randy Skaggs.The skunk was found roaming at 117 S. Indiana during the day.“This is our first case in a few years. Sporadic cases have been reported around the Panhandle this year,” Dr. Skaggs said.

Late-night storms bring moisture

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A pair of late-night rainstorms last Thursday and Friday dropped more welcome precipitation on Ochiltree County.Mary Dudley, in the central part of Perryton, reported 2.70 inches of rain.Randy and Cami Skaggs, who live a mile southeast of Perryton, received 2.40 inches of rain.

Commissioners discuss roof repairs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners discussed roof repairs at the Law Enforcement Center.The commissioners decided to accept bids for the roof repairs through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System.
MURPHY PARK PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

MURPHY PARK PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

MURPHY PARK PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Workers from Bold Recreation are hard at work building the new playground at Murphy Park. The park’s old playground was destroyed in the tornado that tore through town two years ago. Workers and City of Perryton staff hope to have the playground completed and open for kids to play on soon
CREATING ART AT THE MUSEUM

CREATING ART AT THE MUSEUM

CREATING ART AT THE MUSEUM

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Museum of the Plains held an acrylic painting workshop on Saturday, with participants creating paintings of chickens in whatever color combinations they wanted.
A Day Gone Wrong….

A Day Gone Wrong….

A Day Gone Wrong….

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
When I introduced this weekly column more than 22 years ago, my stated goal was to provide amusement— even if corny and outdated—largely for readers dealing with bodily wrinkles, waistlines, aches, breaks, bends and assorted other groans associated with later life.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Free swim day set for SaturdayThe Perryton Municipal Water Park and Pool will hold a Community Free Swim Day this Saturday, Aug. 2, from 1-7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Interstate Bank, Digital Abstract, and Security Insurance.
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