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Sheriff immigration law enforcement grants launched

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program is formally underway.“Public safety starts with enforcing the law,” Hancock said during a Tarrant County announcement with Sheriff Bill Waybourn and County Judge Tim O’Hare.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Jan. 21, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Cesar Carbajal, white male. Date of birth, Sept. 21, 1990. Height, 6’4”, weight, 200 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Senior News

Bydarylaallred Website:www.perrytonseniors.org
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
If you decide to finally come into our Senior Center for lunch, please do not call the Elder Abuse Hot Line on us. I promise it was all self inflicted.There are a few black eyes, bandaged heads and the usual gimping around (that would be me when I’ve been sitting at my desk all morning).
OCJLA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS— Six students were awarded scholarships during the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left, Landry Anderson, Isaac Arellano, Stryven Pshigoda, Keenan Daugherty, Nathan Miller, and Cash Wheeler. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

OCJLA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS— Six students were awarded scholarships during the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17. Pictured are, from left, Landry Anderson, Isaac Arellano, Stryven Pshigoda, Keenan Daugherty, Nathan Miller, and Cash Wheeler. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

DPS offers winter weather safety reminders

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians.
STOCK SHOW DEDICATED TO SPLAN— This year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was dedicated to Ruth Ann Splan. Pictured are, from left, Garrett McMillian, Caileigh Johnston, Kristen Lane, Joe Lane, Dennis Splan, Ruth Ann Splan, Jennifer Stickney, Bryer McMullen (in front), Jackson McMullen, and Jace Marshall. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

STOCK SHOW DEDICATED TO SPLAN— This year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale was dedicated to Ruth Ann Splan. Pictured are, from left, Garrett McMillian, Caileigh Johnston, Kristen Lane, Joe Lane, Dennis Splan, Ruth Ann Splan, Jennifer Stickney, Bryer McMullen (in front), Jackson McMullen, and Jace Marshall. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Often, I believe, writers spend too much time on the “what was” and “what will be” instead of the “what is.”I admit to such whimpering occasionally, and this time, make no promises to do better, but I’ll try.
Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Monday, Jan. 26:Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Jan. 27:Cheesy omelet, toast, fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Jan. 28:Power breakfast (biscuit, gravy, eggs, bacon), fruit, white milk.Thursday, Jan. 29:Breakfast sausage pizza, fruit, white milk.Friday, Jan.

PISD Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each DayMonday, Jan. 26:Breakfast: Sweet cinnamon roll and sausage or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Six candidates file for office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Several candidates have already filed for one of the offices open on the Perryton City Council, the Perryton ISD Board of Trustees and the Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors.Filing opened on Jan. 14, and will run through Friday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m.

City council okays utility increases

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Perryton City Council set several fee increases and the next general election at its meeting Tuesday.The council voted to increase water and sewer rates, effective with the Feb. 1 billing.Residential and commercial water rates will increase to $15.50 for the first 4,000 gallons and $4.
TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

TOP WINNERS AT LIVESTOCK SHOW

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
At the Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17, Buckle Awards were presented to the exhibitors showing the animals that won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion for their breed.
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