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MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Perryton musicians have begun rehearsing for this year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah, led by director Keith Harris. This year’s production will include chorus members, soloists, and orchestra members from Amarillo, as well as performers from Perryton and Ochiltree County.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Dec. 1Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, in the Williams Intermediate cafeteria. Parking is available next to the Administration Building. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

TxDOT says more public transit needed

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A draft report from the Texas Department of Transportation says the state needs to boost public transportation in rural and smaller urban areas and add rail between the state’s major urban areas if Texas is going to continue to grow, the Texas Standard reported.
JOHNSON SPEAKS A T L E A D E R S H I P PERRYTON SERIES — Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Cynthia Shattles, Johnson, and committee member Tara McCartney.

JOHNSON SPEAKS A T L E A D E R S H I P PERRYTON SERIES — Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Cynthia Shattles, Johnson, and committee member Tara McCartney.

JOHNSON SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Kristen Johnson of Winston- Salem, North Carolina was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Are You Available” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Interstate Bank.

State tops 3 million registered businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Texas has set a record high by exceeding 3 million registered businesses, Abbott announced.“This milestone shows the true strength of the Texas economy. Texas is the land of freedom and opportunity where businesses and workers can chart their own path to succeed and thrive,” he said.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Nov. 12, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jesus Guerrero Borunda, white male. Date of birth, Feb. 18, 1988. Height, 5’6”, weight 175 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Spearman.

United Way drive tops 37% this week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 fund drive continued to garner more donations last week.The drive has now raised $33,523, which is 37% of its $98,000 goal.Two more 100% Companies joined the list, meaning every employee contributed to United Way, Alpar and FirstBank Southwest.

Museum to celebrate 50th years

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Ochiltree County’s Museum of the Plains is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month.The museum will host a reception celebrating the anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to see a small special exhibit of photos and artifacts related to the museum’s history.
Perry Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house and reception on Nov. 9, including visits from a number of local authors. The authors at the reception included, from left, Diana Anderson, Cindy Escobar, Dr. Randy Skaggs, Gary Rinker, John Erickson, and Marlon Sparks.

Perry Memorial Library celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house and reception on Nov. 9, including visits from a number of local authors. The authors at the reception included, from left, Diana Anderson, Cindy Escobar, Dr. Randy Skaggs, Gary Rinker, John Erickson, and Marlon Sparks.

LOCAL AUTHORS GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIBRARY

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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