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Jody Holland of Amarillo was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on becoming a master communicator at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Panhandle First Bank and Red’s Pharmacy. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Tara McCartney, Holland, and committee member Jamie Bentley.

Jody Holland of Amarillo was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on becoming a master communicator at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Panhandle First Bank and Red’s Pharmacy. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Tara McCartney, Holland, and committee member Jamie Bentley.

HOLLAND SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On April 15, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jorge Gomez, no personal information was available. Last known address was Arlington. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Gomez for issuance of bad checks.

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Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgCongratulations to Kristin Lane, winner of our Master’s Golf Tournament Pool. We were so excited for her, mainly because no matter what we are doing, she always supports us. Now, she is never ever able to tell me again: “I never win”. WoooHooo Kristin!
The Ochiltree General Hospital Auxiliary elected new officers at a meeting at the Senior Citizens Center recently. Pictured are, from left, first vice president Kathy Snyder, second vice president Kay Turner, third vice president Susie Estrada, secretary Judy Whitehead, treasurer Jean Pshigoda, gift shop coordinator Pat Bilson, and sunshine lady Phyllis Oquin. Not pictured are president Sharon Jenkins, gift shop coordinator Dorothy Campbell, and sunshine lady Debbie Willeford.

The Ochiltree General Hospital Auxiliary elected new officers at a meeting at the Senior Citizens Center recently. Pictured are, from left, first vice president Kathy Snyder, second vice president Kay Turner, third vice president Susie Estrada, secretary Judy Whitehead, treasurer Jean Pshigoda, gift shop coordinator Pat Bilson, and sunshine lady Phyllis Oquin. Not pictured are president Sharon Jenkins, gift shop coordinator Dorothy Campbell, and sunshine lady Debbie Willeford.

PINK LADIES ELECT OFFICERS

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Data centers could strain water supply

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A new report says the boom in data centers across Texas could consume nearly 3% of the state’s water by 2030, the Houston Chronicle reported.The Houston Advanced Research Center found the data centers, used to power artificial intelligence, used 25 billion gallons of water in 2025.

Early voting to start on Monday

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Early voting starts next week for the Perryton City Council general election, set for May 2.There are three candidates in the race, seeking two positions up for election on the council.They are incumbents Greg Good and J Aston, and are joined in the race by newcomer Lisa Kerl.

Perryton FCCLA students compete at state event

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Fourteen students from Perryton High School’s chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competed in the state competition this year.The students competed at the state meet in Dallas on April 8-11.The PHS chapter was awarded the Gold Chapter Award for the second year.

Commissioners appoint Kerl as new county JP

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.The commissioners announced Ochiltree County deputy Eric Kerl has been appointed to the position of Justice of the Peace.The previous Justice of the Peace, Bucky Goldsberry, died in March.
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