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BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF HARVEST— This is an aerial view of harvest in action southwest of Farnsworth in early July, courtesy of Doug Hale.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF HARVEST— This is an aerial view of harvest in action southwest of Farnsworth in early July, courtesy of Doug Hale.

Oil Patch Golf Tournament gets underway July 11-13

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Area golfers are looking forward to this weekend’s annual Oil Patch Golf Tournament.The tournament, hosted by the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, at the Perryton Golf Course to honor the oil and gas industry in the Perryton area.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Star Parties set this summerSelman Living Laboratory in Freedom, OK will be holding Summer Star Parties this month. Events will be held on July 12, July 19, and July 26, beginning around 9:30 p.m., clear skies and weather permitting.
VINTAGE VEHICLES TO VIEW—The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Association held their annual car show fundraiser on June 19 at the Senior Citizen Center. Attendees got a meal of homemade hamburgers, as well as the chance to check out a bunch of classic, vintage, and muscle cars.

VINTAGE VEHICLES TO VIEW—The Ochiltree County Senior Citizens Association held their annual car show fundraiser on June 19 at the Senior Citizen Center. Attendees got a meal of homemade hamburgers, as well as the chance to check out a bunch of classic, vintage, and muscle cars.

VINTAGE VEHICLES TO VIEW

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

DPS increases enforcement for July 4 holiday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July holiday to keep everyone safe on the roads, including Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE), which runs July 3-6.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
On July 2, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Thomas Lee Tyk, white male. Date of birth, Aug. 2, 1966. Height, 6’2”, weight, 210 pounds. Blue eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.
Fifth graders at Williams Intermediate School receiving American Legion outstanding citizenship awards were, first row, from left, Elfego Samaniego, Valeria Pinon, Sofie Frost, Sofia Garcia, and Kaily Loma and American Legion representative JW Brown; second row, Jaquelin Pedraza, Jazmin Vega, McKenzie Meyer, Jace WInegarner, Valeria Espino, and Giselle Loma; and third row, Aurora Hernandez Ayala, Frida Rodriguez, Iker Escobar, and Brody Carreon

Fifth graders at Williams Intermediate School receiving American Legion outstanding citizenship awards were, first row, from left, Elfego Samaniego, Valeria Pinon, Sofie Frost, Sofia Garcia, and Kaily Loma and American Legion representative JW Brown; second row, Jaquelin Pedraza, Jazmin Vega, McKenzie Meyer, Jace WInegarner, Valeria Espino, and Giselle Loma; and third row, Aurora Hernandez Ayala, Frida Rodriguez, Iker Escobar, and Brody Carreon

FIFTH GRADE OUTSTANDING CITIZENS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Texans urged to prepare for 2025 hurricane season

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Texans are being urged to be prepared and stay informed during the current hurricane season by the Public Utility Commission.“Every Texan should take time to create or review their severe weather plans and prepare their families and property for a potential storm,” PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson said.

Senior News

Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Williams Intermediate School students who were recognized for perfect attendance during the school year were, first row, from left, Emma Miller, Eden Olvera, Jeffery Hinshaw, Ethan Flores, Sahavit Bautista, Daniela Becerril, Sofia Banda, Miguel Becerril, and Brody Carreon; and second row, Zoey Williams, Tahtyana Westfall, Gael Vera, Jaquelin Pedraza, Nathan Olvera, Jenna McElroy, Moises Marquez, Sofia Hernandez, and Iker Escobar.

Williams Intermediate School students who were recognized for perfect attendance during the school year were, first row, from left, Emma Miller, Eden Olvera, Jeffery Hinshaw, Ethan Flores, Sahavit Bautista, Daniela Becerril, Sofia Banda, Miguel Becerril, and Brody Carreon; and second row, Zoey Williams, Tahtyana Westfall, Gael Vera, Jaquelin Pedraza, Nathan Olvera, Jenna McElroy, Moises Marquez, Sofia Hernandez, and Iker Escobar.

WILLIAMS PERFECT ATTENDANCE

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Abbott orders establishing screwworm team

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Abbottlast week directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to create a jointT exas New World Screwworm Response Team. That’s in response to the recent northward spread of the screwworm.
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