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SENIOR RESERVE SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— At this year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17, the Senior Reserve Showmanship Awards were presented. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Kyle Oquin, Emmalee Lopez, Evelyn Arellano, and Avery Swenhaugen. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

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News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

Behind the Masks….

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

If all the COVID-19 stories were laid end to end and submerged, it might be a good thing. Most of us think of this acronym (Corona Virus Disease-2019) in negative terms.

Only one race is contested in May general election

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

At the end of the filing period last Friday, no new candidates filed leaving two of the three elections will just as many candidates as there are positions up for election.Only the Perryton City Council will have a contested race in the May 2 general election.

COOKING UP CAJUN

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Center held their Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday evening. Members got together to enjoy a meal of shrimp with remoulade sauce, Cajun white beans, corn bread, Jambalaya with chicken and sausage, and bread pudding.

Chamber banquet is this Thursday

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet and silent auction on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Brokenhorn Steakhouse at 520 SE 24th.The doors will open at 5 p.m. for patrons to bid on numerous silent auction items. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

City’s sales tax payment for month up 8.6%

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The City of Perryton saw its February sales tax payment increase substantially over last February.The city received a payment of $337,028, up 8.6% from last February. Its year to date payments of $566,400 are also up, 8%.

BLUEBONNET READERS

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Students in third through fifth grades at Wright and Williams Elementary Schools took part in the Texas Bluebonnet reading program this year.

Local Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Blood drive set at FPCCoffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, March 3, from 1-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. Photo identification will be required.

How to help pets handle stressful situations

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight — all of which increase a pet’s risk of becoming ill.

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

On Feb. 11, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jose Manuel Leon, white male. Date of birth, Jan. 17, 1987. Height, 5’8”, weight, 145 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Amarillo.

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