Local Briefs

Parkinson’s Disease support group to meet The Perryton Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet Friday, June 12, at noon at New Hope Fellowship Church, 2821 S. Ash. A lunch will be provided. Courtney Ekness will present a program on how Occupational Therapy can improve your life.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On June 10, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Nick Wayne James, white male. Date of birth, July 8, 1969. Height, 5’7”, weight, 185 pounds. Green eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Tips offered to keep energy bills in check during summer temperatures

With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable.

SeniorNews

website:www.perrytonseniors.orgGot those hot rods all cleaned up and ready to show off? Perry has been working on his for the last couple of weeks. That pink beauty was the People’s Choice winner a couple of years ago. Think it could be the first repeater?

City receives TPWD grant for Murphy Park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.17 million in grants during its May meeting in Austin, funding 21 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state.Among the recipients was the City of Perryton.

Commissioners okay airport hangar leases

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the Airport Advisory Board’s recommendation for an increase in the airport hangar leases.The new leases will be .

FARMERS MARKET OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Council hears gloomy outlook

The City Council met in a special meeting Tuesday night to approve the appointment of a new assistant city manager and CDC director, and a short budget preview for the upcoming fiscal year.

Significant rainfall finally visits county

After months of drought and meager rainfall that did nothing to alleviate dry conditions, Perryton and Ochiltree County finally received plentiful rain this week, as several storms provided much-needed precipitation to thirsty yards and fields.