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Hospital Board adopts budget

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Ochiltree County Hospital District’s Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the hospital board held a short public hearing on the 2026 fiscal budget.

Final week of the Celebration promises fun

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The last week of the annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration is packed with activities for everyone to enjoy.On Thursday,Aug. 21, the Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and Retail Trade Council will present the annual Block Party from 4-8 p.m. on Main Street.On Friday, Aug.

DPS offers reminders for a safer school year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
As students head back to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
PHS reunion registration underway Registration is underway for the PHS Ex-Students Ex-Teachers All Classes Reunion, set for Oct. 10-12. Those planning to attend can sign up online at myevent. com/perrytonrangers2025 or mail registration forms to: Daryla Allred, 2409 Sequoia St., Perryton TX 79070.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Aug. 13, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Rosa Chacon Rodriguez, white female. No other personal information was available. Last known address was Perryton.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred Website:www.perrytonseniors.org
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Crafts on Monday, and I don’t have to do a stinkin’ thing but sit back and enjoy. You will all enjoy it much more too – you get a break from me. This time you get a real professional leading.Brenda Austin, from Paper and Cloth Memories is coming to teach us how to make/decorate a memory box.

Deadline approaching to apply for flood damage federal aid

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Property owners, businesses, renters and others affected by the July Hill Country floods have until Sept. 4 to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to the Express-News.Heavy rains triggered flooding along the Guadalupe River, killing at least 119 people.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Monday, Aug. 18:Waffles, bacon, fruit, white milk.Tuesday, Aug. 19:Breakfast combo (scrambled eggs, cubed potatoes, shredded cheese, biscuit), fruit, white milk.Wednesday, Aug. 20: Breakfast sandwich, fruit, white milk.Thursday, Aug. 21:Breakfast bread, yogurt, fruit, white milk.Friday, Aug.
STRAWN RETIREMENT RECEPTION HELD— A retirement reception was held last Thursday evening for Ochiltree County Extension Agent Scott Strawn, who has held the position in the county for 31 years. Among the attendees were Strawn’s parents, Bill and Verna Strawn, his son, Carter Strawn, Expo Center staff members Ruth Ann Splan and Shelley Haller, and dozens of county staff, elected officials, Ochiltree County 4-H members, and other well-wishers.

STRAWN RETIREMENT RECEPTION HELD— A retirement reception was held last Thursday evening for Ochiltree County Extension Agent Scott Strawn, who has held the position in the county for 31 years. Among the attendees were Strawn’s parents, Bill and Verna Strawn, his son, Carter Strawn, Expo Center staff members Ruth Ann Splan and Shelley Haller, and dozens of county staff, elected officials, Ochiltree County 4-H members, and other well-wishers.

Texas Strong

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
By now, we’ve all read the headlines, watched the devastating footage, and heard harrowing accounts of the catastrophic flood that overtook the Texas Hill Country early in the morning on the Fourth of July.
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