JUDGES’ CHOICE WINNERS— The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted residents from all over Ochiltree County on Saturday, Aug. 23 to enjoy the festivities. The winner of the Judges’ Choice Award was the Perryton High School marching band.
KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR— The Perryton Kiwanis Club recognized April Snyder as their Kiwanian of the Year for 2025 during their annual banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pictured are, from left, Snyder and Kiwanis president Chase Allison.
Despite lawmakers’ efforts to dramatically reduce property taxes, the cost of owning a home in Texas grew in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Texas Tribune reported other home ownership costs, such as insurance and utilities, have eaten into money saved on property taxes. The median Texas homeowner last year paid $1,452 in monthly costs – up 2.7% from 2023.Texas homeown...
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