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TxDOT says more public transit needed

A draft report from the Texas Department of Transportation says the state needs to boost public transportation in rural and smaller urban areas and add rail between the state’s major urban areas if Texas is going to continue to grow, the Texas Standard reported.
JOHNSON SPEAKS A T L E A D E R S H I P PERRYTON SERIES — Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Cynthia Shattles, Johnson, and committee member Tara McCartney.

JOHNSON SPEAKS A T L E A D E R S H I P PERRYTON SERIES — Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Cynthia Shattles, Johnson, and committee member Tara McCartney.

JOHNSON SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank.

State tops 3 million registered businesses

Texas has set a record high by exceeding 3 million registered businesses, Abbott announced.“This milestone shows the true strength of the Texas economy. Texas is the land of freedom and opportunity where businesses and workers can chart their own path to succeed and thrive,” he said.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On Nov. 12, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jesus Guerrero Borunda, white male. Date of birth, Feb. 18, 1988. Height, 5’6”, weight 175 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Spearman.

United Way drive tops 37% this week

The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 fund drive continued to garner more donations last week.The drive has now raised $33,523, which is 37% of its $98,000 goal.Two more 100% Companies joined the list, meaning every employee contributed to United Way, Alpar and FirstBank Southwest.

Museum to celebrate 50th years

Ochiltree County’s Museum of the Plains is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month.The museum will host a reception celebrating the anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to see a small special exhibit of photos and artifacts related to the museum’s history.
Perry Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house and reception on Nov. 9, including visits from a number of local authors. The authors at the reception included, from left, Diana Anderson, Cindy Escobar, Dr. Randy Skaggs, Gary Rinker, John Erickson, and Marlon Sparks.

Perry Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house and reception on Nov. 9, including visits from a number of local authors. The authors at the reception included, from left, Diana Anderson, Cindy Escobar, Dr. Randy Skaggs, Gary Rinker, John Erickson, and Marlon Sparks.

City’s sales tax payment is up 3%

The City of Perryton’s monthly continued to show a steady increase.For November, the city received $254,753, which is close to 3% higher than its payment in November 2024. For the year so far, the city is up 2.5% over 2024 payments, with a little over $2.8 million.
Perryton High School’s annual Veterans Day program brought together students of all ages to honor local veterans. In addition to presentations recognizing every veteran attendee, there were also musical and poetry performances. Pictured are, from left, registration volunteer Ken Splawn, Bill Bob Thrash and Keith Harris, who both led recognition of veterans, prayer leader Duce Cooper, master of ceremonies Marlon Sparks, and registration volunteer Lisa Yauck.

Perryton High School’s annual Veterans Day program brought together students of all ages to honor local veterans. In addition to presentations recognizing every veteran attendee, there were also musical and poetry performances. Pictured are, from left, registration volunteer Ken Splawn, Bill Bob Thrash and Keith Harris, who both led recognition of veterans, prayer leader Duce Cooper, master of ceremonies Marlon Sparks, and registration volunteer Lisa Yauck.