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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Tea party set at Museum of the Plains The Museum of the Plains invites parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and more to an old-fashioned Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy tea, punch, finger sandwiches, cookies, and good company. Admission is free.
Kelly Nickel of Redding, CA was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Small Things Make a Difference” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Perryton National Bank and North Plains Electric Cooperative. Pictured are, from left: Leadership Perryton planning committee member Jamie Bentley, Nickel, and committee member Cynthia Shattles.

Kelly Nickel of Redding, CA was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Small Things Make a Difference” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Perryton National Bank and North Plains Electric Cooperative. Pictured are, from left: Leadership Perryton planning committee member Jamie Bentley, Nickel, and committee member Cynthia Shattles.

NICKEL SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES —

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Jan. 7, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Cesar Carbajal, white male. Date of birth , Sept. 21, 1990. Height, 6’4”, weight, 200 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
As the hours of 2025 dwindled to single digits, Americans FINALLY heard a new sports expression that is NOT likely to catch on.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgAnd, just like that, we are off and running into the new year here at Ochiltree County Senior Citizens.Our first board of directors meeting was packed full of upcoming ideas and activities to keep you guys busy.

City’s sales tax payment up 7%

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for January2026 showed a nice increase.The city received $229,371, which is almost 7% higher than its payment in January 2025.Around the area, almost all of the cities saw increases in their payments as well.Amarillo received a payment of $8.

Stock show includes over 100 animals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The 88th annual Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is slated for Jan. 16-17, with preliminary activities beginning at midweek. The Perryton High School FFAand the Ochiltree County 4-H members will be showing more than 100 animals.
One member of the Perryton High School Choir is advancing to State auditions. Bass singer Samuel DeSantiago advanced to Pre-Area choir auditions at Tascosa High School and will audition for the State Choir at Legacy High School in Midland on Jan. 10.

One member of the Perryton High School Choir is advancing to State auditions. Bass singer Samuel DeSantiago advanced to Pre-Area choir auditions at Tascosa High School and will audition for the State Choir at Legacy High School in Midland on Jan. 10.

DESANTIAGO ADVANCES TO STATE

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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