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JUDGES’ CHOICE WINNERS— The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted residents from all over Ochiltree County on Saturday, Aug. 23 to enjoy the festivities. The winner of the Judges’ Choice Award was the Perryton High School marching band.

JUDGES’ CHOICE WINNERS— The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade attracted residents from all over Ochiltree County on Saturday, Aug. 23 to enjoy the festivities. The winner of the Judges’ Choice Award was the Perryton High School marching band.

Cost of owning a home in Texas on the rise

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Despite lawmakers’ efforts to dramatically reduce property taxes, the cost of owning a home in Texas grew in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Texas Tribune reported other home ownership costs, such as insurance and utilities, have eaten into money saved on property taxes.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred Website:www.perrytonseniors.org
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Saturday’s weather is still looking good for our Fall Fundraiser featuring Ed Montana. It will be in the back yard of the Senior Center beginning at 6 pm. Thanks to Allred Construction for getting the yard all cut, trimmed and lookin’ spiffy for all of our guests.

Hospital Board sets new tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening at the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the hospital board adopted the district’s ad valorum tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board accepted a tax rate of .
HELPING FEED HUNGRY KIDS

HELPING FEED HUNGRY KIDS

HELPING FEED HUNGRY KIDS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Local volunteers for Snack Pak 4 Kids gathered recently at Williams Intermediate Elementary School to pack snacks for hungry kids. Volunteers meet every few weeks to pack snack bags with nutritious food to help food-insecure students stave off hunger.

Wolf Creek DAR celebrates U. S. Constitution Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
At the request of the Wolf Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons signed a proclamation designating the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week.This Constitution week marks the 238th anniversary of the signing of that document.
MAYOR SIGNS PROCLAMATION FOR CONSTITUTION

MAYOR SIGNS PROCLAMATION FOR CONSTITUTION

MAYOR SIGNS PROCLAMATION FOR CONSTITUTION WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Perryton Mayor Kerry Symons signed a proclamation this week recognizing the local Wolf Creek chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Constitution Week, which runs from Sept. 17-23.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Women’s conference set at CWC“A Day for You” Women’s Conference will be held at Community Worship Center, located at 2210 SW 15th Avenue in Perryton, on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donna Blanchard will be the special speaker on the topic of “What’s in Your Purse?
PARADE WINNERS - LIVE ANIMALS— Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show on Saturday, Aug. 23. The winner of the Live Animal division of parade entries was Alma Gomez’s horseback riding group.

PARADE WINNERS - LIVE ANIMALS— Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show on Saturday, Aug. 23. The winner of the Live Animal division of parade entries was Alma Gomez’s horseback riding group.

Hunters advised on abandoned water wells

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Texas hunters headed out for dove season are asked to watch for abandoned or deteriorated water wells, and to report any they find to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Sept. 10, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Alfredo Andazola, white male. Date of birth, Nov. 23, 1984. Height, 5’1”, weight, 148 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.
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