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‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Oct. 15, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Stephany Fonseca-Pantoja, white female. Date of birth, March 27, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 140 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Agency raising awareness of screwworm threat

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services is calling for increased awareness among health professionals and the public about the New World screwworm. This parasitic fly can threaten the health of both animals and humans.

DPS highlights iWatch Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
To promote “If You See Something, Say Something” awareness, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans of the iWatchTexasprogram — a critical resource anyone can use to report suspicious activity or behavior in their schools and communities.

Commissioners okay donations for library’s 100th birthday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved the receipt of a $500 grant from the hotel-motel tax, as well as a $100 donation, to use for Perry Memorial Library.

County 4-H holds annual awards presentation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Ochiltree County 4-H presented its annual awards celebration at the Ochiltree County Expo Center on Tuesday, Oct. 14.Ochiltree County Judge Charles Kelly presented the Gold Star Award to Kyle Oquin.The Gold Star Award is the highest county award available to 4-H members.

United Way fund drive already off to good start

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2026 campaign is off to a good start, and has already raised 20% of its $98,000 goal.There is also one 100% Company, meaning every employee contributed to United Way. Perryton National Bank is the first on the list.
Will Knecht of Wington, NC was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Stronger After the Storm: The Power of What, Not Why” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by FirstBank Southwest. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Crystal Richardson, Knecht, and Stacy Bable.

Will Knecht of Wington, NC was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Stronger After the Storm: The Power of What, Not Why” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by FirstBank Southwest. Pictured are, from left, Leadership Perryton planning committee member Crystal Richardson, Knecht, and Stacy Bable.

KNECHT SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Ochiltree County 4-H held their annual awards ceremony Tuesday evening at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. The winner of the Gold Star Award, the highest county award that can be given to a 4-H member was Kyle Oquin, who received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state. Pictured are, from left, County Judge Charles Kelly, who presented the award, and Oquin.

Ochiltree County 4-H held their annual awards ceremony Tuesday evening at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. The winner of the Gold Star Award, the highest county award that can be given to a 4-H member was Kyle Oquin, who received a plaque from the county, a pin, and a certificate from the state. Pictured are, from left, County Judge Charles Kelly, who presented the award, and Oquin.

GOLD STAR AWARD WINNER

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
4-H holding annual fruit fundraiser Ochiltree County 4-H is selling fruit, meat, and cookie dough through Fresh Country Fundraising. Orders can be given to your favorite 4-H’er or by calling the Extension office at 806-435-4501.

Those We've Lost

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
We've compiled a list of former Perryton ISD staff and students who have passed away. They are listed by class year.  PISD EmployeesBillie Allen, J.A. Anderson, Wilma Barbee, Randy Barnes, Carroll Barnes, Nell Baumann, Myrna Bell, Thelma Benton, D.V.
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