Statewide runoff election set May 26

After the March 3 primary election, several statewide races are headed to a runoff election, after no candidate received over 50% of the vote.The runoff election will be on May 26, and early voting is slated for May 1822. The last day to register to vote is April 27.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On March 18, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Shery Lynn Kelly, white female. Date of birth, June 16, 1964. Height, 5’, weight, 130 pounds. Hazel eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Water woes in Corpus Christi could prompt state action

A looming water crisis in Corpus Christi has prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to warn the city’s leadership that the state may intervene to ensure that the city’s residents and businesses have access to water, The Texas Tribune reported.

Wolf Creek DAR named Good Citizen winners

The Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented its DAR Good Citizens Awards.

Garcia receives hospice award

Michelle Garcia, RN, a clinical supervisor at Hospice of Ochiltree General Hospital, has been awarded the Charley Wasson Hospice Advocate Award.

Shattles gives program to Friendship Quilters

The Friendship Quilt Guild met March 11 at Community Worship Center.Cynthia Shattles presented a program on curved seam piecing of the melon block, taken from the book, “Melon Block” by Laura Coia.

PHS Theatre to perform play

Perryton High School’s Theatre Department will hold public performances of “The Lights Are Warm and Coloured,” the PHS entry for the UIL One Act Play competition.Performances will be held at the PHS auditorium on Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m.

FCCLA students compete at Abilene

Perryton High School’s chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) had 14 members compete at this year’s Region 1 competition in Abilene.