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Ranger powerlifters to send nine to state

The Ranger powerlifting team did well at regional competition, and will send nine lifters to state.“Our boys placed second as a team this weekend in Abilene. Very close competition with a chance to win, but could not take advantage,” Coach Casey Arruda said.Senior Javier Martinez, 181 lb.

Commissioners okay new tasers purchase

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the purchase of new tasers for the Sheriff’s Office.

OGH to limit access to facilities for those with measles symptom

Due to the increase of measles cases in the State of Texas, Ochiltree General Hospital is taking precautionary measures to protect staff, patients, visitors, and the community.Those who have symptoms of measles are asked not to enter OGH to limit transmission of the disease.According to Dr.
Perryton High School choir students competed in February in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest, with several students qualifying for state competition in May. Pictured are, from left, front row, Payton Wood, Lorena Hernandez, Janett Arreola, Aliyah Hernandez, Emili Ixtan, and Sam DeSantiago; and back row, Cristian Soto, Jerry Hernandez, Gus Hernandez, Daniel Chavez, Caleb Hernandez, and Austin Allison.

Perryton High School choir students competed in February in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest, with several students qualifying for state competition in May. Pictured are, from left, front row, Payton Wood, Lorena Hernandez, Janett Arreola, Aliyah Hernandez, Emili Ixtan, and Sam DeSantiago; and back row, Cristian Soto, Jerry Hernandez, Gus Hernandez, Daniel Chavez, Caleb Hernandez, and Austin Allison.

The Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center had to postpone their Mardi Gras celebration for a week, but the whole crew got together Tuesday evening to enjoy a Cajun meal of blackened catfish, blackened chicken, dirty rice, spinach madeline, shrimp remoulade, and bread pudding. Pictured are, from left, Senior Center director Daryla Allred and guest chefs Cynthia and Kerry Symons.

The Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center had to postpone their Mardi Gras celebration for a week, but the whole crew got together Tuesday evening to enjoy a Cajun meal of blackened catfish, blackened chicken, dirty rice, spinach madeline, shrimp remoulade, and bread pudding. Pictured are, from left, Senior Center director Daryla Allred and guest chefs Cynthia and Kerry Symons.

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

Local Briefs

4-H holding annual geranium fundraiser Ochiltree County 4-H members are selling geraniums in their annual fundraiser. Members will be offering six-inch pots for $8 each. You can choose from red, white, or violet (bright pink). The deadline to order is March 24, with delivery scheduled for April 24.
Symons Custom Application was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet on Feb. 20. Pictured from left are Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal Richardson, presenter Pam Chisum, Jed Symons, Teresa Castillo, and presenter Heather Dumcum.

Symons Custom Application was named the Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce during its annual banquet on Feb. 20. Pictured from left are Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Crystal Richardson, presenter Pam Chisum, Jed Symons, Teresa Castillo, and presenter Heather Dumcum.

State’s population is over 31 million

For the past two years, Texas has gained an average of 1,542 residents each day, according to theT exas Demographic Center. The U.S. Census Bureau now estimates the state surpassed 31 million residents in 2024, driven largely by international migration.

Egg-cellent Advice

Eggs are sensitive to temperature changes, so if you want them to stay fresher longer, store them in the back of your refrigerator, not in the door.