The Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center held a Dr. Seuss Day Breakfast Night on Tuesday evening, with green eggs (but no ham) on the menu, along with biscuits and gravy and sausage. Valarie Davis, left, and Joe Johnson were among those who showed up to sample the treats and declare yes, they…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Perryton High School choir students competed during the UIL District Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, Feb. 27, in Perryton.
Performers are ranked from superior to excellent to good, with the difficulty of each performance rated from most difficult at grade 1 to least difficult at grade 3…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County has increased slightly.
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stand at 12, up from 9 cases on Thursday.
The state’s data shows the county’s total confirmed…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Perryton Kiwanis Club will hold its 37th annual auction fund-raiser Saturday, March 6 at the Expo Center. The auction is the major fund-raising event of the year for the Kiwanis Club.
The sale will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to come early and check out the items that…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Ochiltree General Hospital has announced a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be held this month.
The clinic will be held at the Expo Center on Thursday, March 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on Friday, March 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and on Monday, March 15,…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
In 2002, the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom bestowed an Extraordinary Honorary Fellowship upon Sherlock Holmes to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
So far, there are few silver linings related to the winter storm system that brought historically low temperatures and a mix of precipitation throughout Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
As damage assessments begin around the state, AgriLife Extension…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
When you see smoke rising from a forest, particularly in rural areas, it’s not always wildfire. It could be a prescribed burn, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
That has become one of the most effective tools for land management, according to TFS, as it eliminates fuel for actual…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association and legal aid providers remind Texans that free legal assistance is available through a toll-free hotline to help folks pursue government benefits, insurance claims, home repairs and other issues.
The hotline — 800-504-7030 — is available in English…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Many people will be filing federal taxes for the first time this year. For these taxpayers, IRS Free File is a great option, especially if they are looking to save money on tax preparation. Filing electronically and choosing direct deposit is the safest and easiest way to file an accurate tax…
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A hit and run and theft from a rental property were investigated by police during the week.
Nicole DeSantiago reported to police her vehicle had been hit while parked at Perryton High School. Armida Ortiz Lopez reported the theft of several items for a rental property at 21 S. Birch. Taken were a…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Perryton High School choir students competed during the UIL District Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest on…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Perryton Kiwanis Club will hold its 37th annual auction fund-raiser Saturday, March 6 at the…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Ochiltree General Hospital has announced a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be held this month…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center held a Dr. Seuss Day Breakfast Night on Tuesday evening, with green eggs (but no ham) on the menu, along with biscuits and gravy and sausage. Valarie Davis, left, and Joe Johnson were among those who showed up to sample the treats and declare yes, they like them, Sam-I-Am!
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Perryton Activity Center is accepting registration for the PAC youth soccer spring league. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 16, at 8 p.m. Fees are…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Ochiltree County 4-H is taking orders for their annual geranium sale. The plants are just $5 for each 4 1/2-inch pot. The deadline for orders is March 19; the…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Nonprofit organizations serving residents in the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle are encouraged to register for #ThePanhandle Gives 2021.
Organizations…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Coach Toby Brown loaded up his tennis teams and headed to Canadian and Amarillo last week. The weather was good, and the squads got in several quality matches…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The 2021 track season has begun, which means it is time for the spring winds to howl out of the north. The sun will shine just enough to make you feel the need…
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Friday, February 26, 2021
The early season weather has been rough for the Rangerette softball team. They are usually able to head south during the early season to avoid the adverse…
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Breakfast Night is this Tuesday evening, March 2, beginning at 6. The board is fixin’ up some goodies such as: green eggs ‘n’ ham..huh? Yep, it’s Dr. Seuss Day…
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Early estimates from three top South Texas citrusproducing counties indicate the state will suffer significant citrus crop losses due to the recent ice storm…
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Monday, March 1:
Pancakes, bacon, fruit, white milk.
Tuesday, March 2:
Sunrise sandwich (bagel, ham, egg patty, cheese), fruit, white milk.
Wednesday,…
Obituaries
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Reneah Wilson, 67, of Perryton died Feb. 28, 2021.
Services will be held Thursday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will…
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Benjamin McDonald Matthews III, 64, of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly after heart complications on Feb. 28, 2021.
Ben was…
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Joe was born April 23, 1927 in Whitewright, Texas to Fred Cook Sr. and Josephine Pierce Cook. He attended high school in Whitewright, then proudly served in…
