Local Briefs

American Legion sets Memorial Day plans American Legion Post 254 will be placing flags on veterans’ graves on Saturday, May 24, from 9-11 a.m. They are looking for volunteers to assist. They will also hold a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Cemetery.

Beauty and Brains

Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr, best remembered for Cecil B. DeMille’s epic “Samson and Delilah” in 1949, was also a talented mathematician and inventor.

Espresso Express

It takes about 50 coffee beans to make a single shot of espresso.

TOP HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES HONORED AT CEREMONY

High school athletes were honored at the Perryton High School All Sports Awards Banquet on Monday evening. Students in every sport were recognized and honored by their coaches, with a number of awards presented.

Athletes recognized at All Sports Awards Banquet

Athletes in all sports were honored at the Perryton High School All Sports Awards Banquet on Monday evening.The event was hosted by the Perryton Lions Club in the Rangerette Gym at PHS.The emcee for the evening was athletic director and head football coach Josh Hernandez.

‘Fast Cash’

On May 7, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jesus Arturo Vasquez Romero, white male. Date of birth, July 27, 1994. Height, 6’1”, weight, 235 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.

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