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Local residents turned out on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to attend Ochiltree General Hospital’s Health Fair at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. In addition to free lab testing for cholesterol, thyroid issues, blood sugar, and more, attendees also got to chat with local health care experts about OGH programs and offices, as well as visiting informational and promotional booths throughout the fair.

Local residents turned out on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to attend Ochiltree General Hospital’s Health Fair at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. In addition to free lab testing for cholesterol, thyroid issues, blood sugar, and more, attendees also got to chat with local health care experts about OGH programs and offices, as well as visiting informational and promotional booths throughout the fair.

Students in the Perryton High School choirs participated in auditions for this year’s All-District Choir, with a number of PHS students placing in the top 32 out of approximately 60 students per section. The next round will be the All-State Region audition on Oct. 27 at First Baptist Church in Amarillo. Pictured are, from left, front row: Samuel DeSantiago (bass; 11th chair), Leah Bryant (soprano; 31st chair), Aliyah Hernandez (soprano; 16th chair), Ryleigh Yeatman (alto; ninth chair), Raegan Yeatman

Students in the Perryton High School choirs participated in auditions for this year’s All-District Choir, with a number of PHS students placing in the top 32 out of approximately 60 students per section. The next round will be the All-State Region audition on Oct. 27 at First Baptist Church in Amarillo. Pictured are, from left, front row: Samuel DeSantiago (bass; 11th chair), Leah Bryant (soprano; 31st chair), Aliyah Hernandez (soprano; 16th chair), Ryleigh Yeatman (alto; ninth chair), Raegan Yeatman

‘Fast Cash’

On Oct. 8, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Ronnie Garcia, Jr, white male. Date of birth, Sept. 4, 1993. Height, 5’10”, weight, 170 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

SeniorNews

We sure had a good time at our Membership Appreciation dinner. Thanks again to our board for putting it together. Special thanks to: Nan Cook, Bruce Roberson, Valarie Davis, Toni Boren, and Linda Kile for making their special chili. Congrats to Nan - our Chili Cook Off Champ. You guys did great.

City sales tax payment holds steady

The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment in October stayed about the same for the month, but is still a little higher than 2024.The city received a payment of $225,839, down less than a half a percent from last August. Its year to date payments of $2.58 million are around 4.5% higher.

PHS All Classes Reunion kicks off this Friday

Perryton High School graduates will gather this weekend for the PHS All Classes Ex-Students and Ex-Teachers Reunion.The event is scheduled for Oct. 10-12. Graduates can still register for the event. Late registration will be Friday, Oct. 10, from 1-6 p.m. at the Rangerette Center.

Local Briefs

Knecht to speak here ThursdayWill Knecht of Wington, NC will kick off the new year for Leadership Perryton on Thursday, Oct.9 at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Registration begins at 6 p.m., and the program will start at 6:30 p.m.
Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Oct. 13:Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Oct. 14:Cheese omelet, toast, fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Oct. 15:Power breakfast (biscuit, gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon), fruit, white milk.Thursday, Oct. 16: Breakfast pizza, fruit, white milk.Friday, Oct. 17:Holiday No School