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Cynthia Symons received congratulations from many well-wishers after she was named the Citizen of the Year on Feb. 19 during the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Pictured are, from left, banquet emcee Dr. Jay Blasingame, Cynthia Symons, Kerry Symons, and presenter Randy Brillhart.

Cynthia Symons received congratulations from many well-wishers after she was named the Citizen of the Year on Feb. 19 during the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Pictured are, from left, banquet emcee Dr. Jay Blasingame, Cynthia Symons, Kerry Symons, and presenter Randy Brillhart.

Symons named Citizen of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cynthia Symons was named Citizen of the Year at the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 19, held at Brokenhorn Steakhouse.The award was presented by Randy Brillhart.Brillhart said Symons was born and raised in Perryton and worked in her family’s business.

Rotary Pie Contest winners named

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The annual Rotary Pie Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 21, with dozens of delicious pies and desserts entered into the competition.Sandra Witt of Amarillo, the District Governor of Rotary International, was named the Grand Prize winner and was awarded $100.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects.

County approves ICE agreement for grant

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and ICE in order to apply for a Senate Bill 8 grant.
SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— The Senior Showmanship Awards were presented to students at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Avery Swenhaugen, Tana Williams, Jake Schickedanz, and Cash Wheeler. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— The Senior Showmanship Awards were presented to students at the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Avery Swenhaugen, Tana Williams, Jake Schickedanz, and Cash Wheeler. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS—

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
On Feb. 18, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Rosa Perez-Lucero, no personal information was available. Last known address was El Paso. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Perez-Lucero for issuance of bad checks.
RETTES WIN BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP— Perryton schools participated in a send-off for the Perryton Rettes basketball team on Monday morning as the team headed off for the playoffs. The Rettes defeated Fort Stockton 58-41 Monday night in Lubbock to win the Bi-District Championship. They’ll play El Paso’s Harmony Science Academy Friday at 4 p.m. in Lamesa for the Area Championship.

RETTES WIN BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP— Perryton schools participated in a send-off for the Perryton Rettes basketball team on Monday morning as the team headed off for the playoffs. The Rettes defeated Fort Stockton 58-41 Monday night in Lubbock to win the Bi-District Championship. They’ll play El Paso’s Harmony Science Academy Friday at 4 p.m. in Lamesa for the Area Championship.

State, feds to fight screwworm invasion

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Gov.
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