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‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
On July 8, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jeremy Kyle Anderson, white male. Date of birth, Aug. 20, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 120 pounds. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Researchers to launch Texas wine grapes into space

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are getting ready to launch Texas wine grape seeds into space, the Texas Standard reported. The plants will be placed on TAMU-SPIRIT-1, an orbital research platform that will be flown above the International Space Station.

Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expires

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The number of Texans who paid for their first month of Affordable Care Act coverage dropped 4%,the Texas Tribune reported.It was the state’s first year-over-year decline since 2019. The decrease comes after a pandemic-era subsidy ofACA premiums expired at the end of last year.

Leadership Perryton taking applications

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Leadership Perryton XXV is now taking applications. This nine month leadership series will again be offered . Leadership Perryton will be packed with outstanding speakers, tours, workshops, networking, and much more.

Weekend storm brings spotty rain

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A strong thunderstorm brought heavy rainfall for some residents in Perryton and Ochiltree County while completely missing others.Mary Dudley, in the central part of Perryton, reported the most rain, with 1.20 inches.

County retains legal reps for energy abatements

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved retaining the Underwood Law Firm to represent the county regarding tax abatement applications and agreements with NextEra Energy.
BLOODMOBILE VISITS PERRYTON

BLOODMOBILE VISITS PERRYTON

BLOODMOBILE VISITS PERRYTON

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile paid a visit to Perryton and Ochiltree General Hospital last week, as the center works to restock its supply of blood, which has suffered shortages for weeks.
SMALL SCALE SCIENCE

SMALL SCALE SCIENCE

SMALL SCALE SCIENCE

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Youngsters attending Kids College at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus, last Thursday were treated to a simple science lesson as they learned how to make primitive lava lamps.

Local Briefs

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Parent, student meeting set for Ranger Band Perryton High School’s Ranger Band will hold a meeting for parents and students on Friday, July 24, at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The meeting is mandatory for parents and students, including color guard.
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