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Perryton High School band students competed in UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest last month at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, with nine musicians qualifying for state competition. Pictured are, from left, front row: Rylan Flores, Isaak Antillion, Jazlyn Cervantes, Rainy Zheng, and Sara Flores; back row: Jesus Gonzalez, Carlos Tafoya, Edgar Villa, Adolfo Hernandez, Isaac Simmons, and Samuel Saucedo.

Perryton High School band students competed in UIL Solo-Ensemble Contest last month at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, with nine musicians qualifying for state competition. Pictured are, from left, front row: Rylan Flores, Isaak Antillion, Jazlyn Cervantes, Rainy Zheng, and Sara Flores; back row: Jesus Gonzalez, Carlos Tafoya, Edgar Villa, Adolfo Hernandez, Isaac Simmons, and Samuel Saucedo.

BAND STUDENTS MAKE STATE AT SOLO-ENSEMBLE

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

County accepts donation for Constable’s office

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners accepted a donation of furniture for the Constable’s Office from Xcel Energy.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Promenaders to celebrate 40 yearsThe Perryton Promenaders square dance club will celebrate its 40th anniversary Thursday, March 19, through Saturday, March 21. On Thursday, a square dance will be held from 8-10 p.m. at the VFW building, with special caller Lanny Weakland from Omaha, NE.

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On March 4, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Melanie Walker, white female. Date of birth, March 13, 1970. Height, 5’3”, weight, 140 pounds. Blue eyes, blonde hair.

Wildfires are popping up across state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Dry conditions and brisk winds are fueling a rise in wildfires across the state.TheT exas A&M Forest Servicereported that forecast rain could lessen the wildfire risk in early March.

Fire chief speaks to Jennie Junes

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Jennie June Club met Feb. 11 at Perry Memorial Library.Lisa Brosowske introduced the guest speaker, Chief Ed Hanna from the Perryton Fire Department. He became the new fire chief after the retirement of Paul Dutcher.Hanna gave background information on himself and how he came to be here.
Young Careerist Erika Grajeda, center, flanked by PPW members Susie Najera and Judy Hernandez

Young Careerist Erika Grajeda, center, flanked by PPW members Susie Najera and Judy Hernandez

Grajeda named Young Careerist

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Erika Grajeda was named the Young Careerist for February by the Panhandle Professional Women’s Club.She has two sons, Carlos Tafoya, 14, and Everado Tafoya, 11.She is the branch manager of Sun Loan Company.
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