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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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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Last week we filled the van up for the first casino trip of 2026. Pat Bilson was the big winner, unless someone was holding out on us. Like we’re going to steal it? Larry McLain always thought the winner should buy lunch. I agree. Pat, you owe us lunch girlfriend.
SENIOR RESERVE SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— At this year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17, the Senior Reserve Showmanship Awards were presented. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Kyle Oquin, Emmalee Lopez, Evelyn Arellano, and Avery Swenhaugen. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

SENIOR RESERVE SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS— At this year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 16-17, the Senior Reserve Showmanship Awards were presented. Pictured are, from left: David Peckenpaugh with Texas Farm Bureau, Kyle Oquin, Emmalee Lopez, Evelyn Arellano, and Avery Swenhaugen. ( Photo credit: Hailey Clark of Hailey Renee Photography)

TEXAS TIMES John Cornyn UNITED STATES SENATOR TEXAS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Behind the Masks….

Behind the Masks….

Behind the Masks….

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
If all the COVID-19 stories were laid end to end and submerged, it might be a good thing. Most of us think of this acronym (Corona Virus Disease-2019) in negative terms.

Only one race is contested in May general election

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
At the end of the filing period last Friday, no new candidates filed leaving two of the three elections will just as many candidates as there are positions up for election.Only the Perryton City Council will have a contested race in the May 2 general election.
COOKING UP CAJUN

COOKING UP CAJUN

COOKING UP CAJUN

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Center held their Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday evening. Members got together to enjoy a meal of shrimp with remoulade sauce, Cajun white beans, corn bread, Jambalaya with chicken and sausage, and bread pudding.

Chamber banquet is this Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet and silent auction on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Brokenhorn Steakhouse at 520 SE 24th.The doors will open at 5 p.m. for patrons to bid on numerous silent auction items. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

City’s sales tax payment for month up 8.6%

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The City of Perryton saw its February sales tax payment increase substantially over last February.The city received a payment of $337,028, up 8.6% from last February. Its year to date payments of $566,400 are also up, 8%.
BLUEBONNET READERS

BLUEBONNET READERS

BLUEBONNET READERS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Students in third through fifth grades at Wright and Williams Elementary Schools took part in the Texas Bluebonnet reading program this year.
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