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At the annual Perryton High School awards ceremony on May 13, students in each class were honored as the Best Citizens. Pictured are, from left, front row, freshmen Kayman Vanosdol and Abraham Gonzalez, and sophomores Cooper Schilling and Tana Williams; and back row, juniors Samuel DeSantiago and Jaelan Appelhans, and seniors Avaun Garcia and Adlee Felix.

At the annual Perryton High School awards ceremony on May 13, students in each class were honored as the Best Citizens. Pictured are, from left, front row, freshmen Kayman Vanosdol and Abraham Gonzalez, and sophomores Cooper Schilling and Tana Williams; and back row, juniors Samuel DeSantiago and Jaelan Appelhans, and seniors Avaun Garcia and Adlee Felix.

BEST CITIZENS AT PHS

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Local Briefs

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Snack Pak 4 Kids sets summer schedule Snack Pak 4 Kids will distribute snack bags every Thursday in May, June, and July from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stark Park, Leatherman Park, and Murphy Park. Look for the vehicle with the SP4K sign. Call 806-435-0535 for more information.

OGH Board appoints medical staff positions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.Among other items on the agenda, the hospital board appointed new active medical staff.Dr. Blake DeWitt was appointed as the new Chief of Staff, Dr.

PHS seniors receive scholarships

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Local scholarships were awarded to Perryton High School seniors at the annual awards assembly last week, with the presentation of scholarships from local businesses, organizations, and individuals.Several honors were also announced.

City water park ready to open

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Perryton Municipal Water Park is ready to open for the summer season.The pool will open for regular swimming this Sunday, May 25, but fans of the water park can get an early preview this Friday, May 23, when the pool will open for their first Movie Night of the summer.
BEST ALL AROUND SENIORS In addition to the announcements of multiple local scholarships, the annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, included the announcement of this year’s Best All Around in the Class of 2025. They are, from left, Caden Rodriguez and Adlee Felix.

BEST ALL AROUND SENIORS In addition to the announcements of multiple local scholarships, the annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, included the announcement of this year’s Best All Around in the Class of 2025. They are, from left, Caden Rodriguez and Adlee Felix.

BEST ALL AROUND SENIORS

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In addition to the announcements of multiple local scholarships, the annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, included the announcement of this year’s Best All Around in the Class of 2025. They are, from left, Caden Rodriguez and Adlee Felix.

City’s sale tax payment up 7%

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The City of Perryton saw a nice increase in its sales tax payment for May.The city received $301,273, which is 7.3% higher than last May. For the year so far, its payments of $1.28 million are up slightly, .51%.Around the area, only two other cities notched increases in their monthly payments.

PHS to hold graduation on May 24

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Perryton High School’s Class of 2025 will hold commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at Ranger Field.A total of 98 students will be awarded their diplomas during the annual ceremony.
This year’s Excellence in Education Award, presented during the annual awards ceremony at Perryton High School on Tuesday, May 13, was presented to two teachers from the high school. They are, from left, PHS art teacher Shawn Tevis and school librarian Cynthia Boxwell.

This year’s Excellence in Education Award, presented during the annual awards ceremony at Perryton High School on Tuesday, May 13, was presented to two teachers from the high school. They are, from left, PHS art teacher Shawn Tevis and school librarian Cynthia Boxwell.

TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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