PISD board discusses Little Troopers program

The Perryton ISD board met on Monday Dec. 15.During an open forum, Daisy Rodriquez, Isabella Ramirez, and Cassie Neusch all addressed the board expressing their concerns with the announcement of the changes being made to the Little Troopers program. Beginning Jan.

Commissioners discuss airport hangar agreements

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners discussed hangar lease agreements at the county airport.

Area businesses, offices set Christmas holiday hours

Christmas is upon us, and many businesses, organizations, and governmental offices are planning their days off for the holiday season.Perryton Independent School District and Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus are both closed for their holiday breaks. PISD will open for staff on Jan.

BALLOT DRAWING FORJUDGE CANDIDATES

The candidates for the position of Ochiltree County Judge met on Thursday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse to draw for ballot position for the election. Wayne Floyd will be in first position on the ballot, followed by Brenda Austin.

Herald to Print Early Next Week

The Herald will have early deadlines for The Thursday, Jan. 1 issue due to moved up printing schedules. The Thursday, Dec. 25 paper will be printed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and delivered later that day. The Thursday, Jan. 1, paper will be printed on Tuesday, Dec. 30, and delivered on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Black bear population is on the rise in West Texas area

Sightings of black bears in West Texas have jumped from nearly 80 in 2020 to at least 130 this year, the Texas Standard reported.That has caused some challenges and concern as bears visit neighborhoods in search of food and pose a threat to livestock and pets.

Local Briefs

Blood drives set at FPC and OGHCoffee Memorial Blood Center will hold community blood drives in Perryton in early January. The first will be on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 1-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. The second will be on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2:30-6 p.m.

Sense and Nonsense

Because of social taboos against women writing fiction in the early 1800s, Jane Austen was only credited as “A Lady” when she wrote “Sense and Sensibility” in 1811. She published another five novels and was credited as “The Author of ‘Sense and Sensibility.

By Hook or by Crook

By Hook or by Crook In many productions of “Peter Pan,” the role of Captain Hook is traditionally played by the same actor who plays Mr. Darling, the children’s father. However, J.M. Barrie, the author who created Peter Pan, thought Hook should be played by the same actor as Mrs. Darling instead.