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City’s sales tax payment shows 17.5% decrease

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for October saw a significant drop for the month.The city received $252,248, which is 17.5% less than last October. For the year, however, the news is a little better. Its payments to date of $2.52 million are down just 2.4%.
LOCAL BUSINESSES NAMED FRIENDS OF 4-H

LOCAL BUSINESSES NAMED FRIENDS OF 4-H

County 4-H holds annual awards

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Ochiltree County 4-H presented its annual awards celebration at the Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 14.Kyle Oquin presented the Junior and Senior Leadership Awards, which require a completed record book and are based on student leadership in 4-H.The Junior Leadership Award was presented to Clay Oquin.
JELINEK SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

JELINEK SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

JELINEK SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Summer Jelinik of the Dallas area was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. She spoke on “Unlocking the Magic of Leadership” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus on Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by FirstBank Southwest and Red’s Pharmacy.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Parkinson’s support group to meetThe Perryton Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on Friday, Oct. 11 for a provided lunch and meeting starting at 12 noon, at New Hope Fellowship, 2821 S.Ash. Laura Peña will give the program on the benefits of massage.

Shorter days bring higher risks for pedestrians

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The change in seasons brings fewer daylight hours and higher risks for pedestrian safety, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Last October was the deadliest month for pedestrians, with 80 dying in Texas traffic crashes.

Alamo Club learns about parliamentary procedure

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Ochiltree County 4H Alamo Club met Oct. 1 at the Expo Center.The program was given by president Rylan Oquin on how to conduct proper parliamentary procedure. They also made a bowl of trail mix to show how the procedure is properly done.Rylan Oquin also conducted the business meeting.
HOMECOMING COURT—The 2024 Perryton High School homecoming queen was crowned during the Rangers’ homecoming game against Pampa. The queen and court included, from left, Samantha Sandoval, Sabrina Nyman, queen Natalie Estrada, Maisy McGaughy and Lindsey Valenzuela.

HOMECOMING COURT—The 2024 Perryton High School homecoming queen was crowned during the Rangers’ homecoming game against Pampa. The queen and court included, from left, Samantha Sandoval, Sabrina Nyman, queen Natalie Estrada, Maisy McGaughy and Lindsey Valenzuela.

HOMECOMING COURT

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Dane Staggs and Adlee Felix

Dane Staggs and Adlee Felix

Staggs, Felix named Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Perryton Rotary Club has named Adlee Felix and Dane Staggs as the October Students of the Month.Felix is the daughter of Dent and Brandy Felix. She has one brother, Conley.
Local students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades visited the Museum of the Plains on Wednesday to learn about monarch butterflies. In addition to information about butterfly biology, migration, and tourism, students also made butterfly origami, went on a plant scavenger hunt, and watched videos about monarch butterflies. Pictured above, J.W. DeWitt talked to kids about the proper methods to catch, hold, tag, and release monarch butterflies.

Local students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades visited the Museum of the Plains on Wednesday to learn about monarch butterflies. In addition to information about butterfly biology, migration, and tourism, students also made butterfly origami, went on a plant scavenger hunt, and watched videos about monarch butterflies. Pictured above, J.W. DeWitt talked to kids about the proper methods to catch, hold, tag, and release monarch butterflies.

TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF THE CAPTURE OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

United Way drive off to great start

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2025 fund drive is off to a great start, already raising 19% of its $96,000 goal.As of Monday, the campaign has raised $17,927, with every division reporting contributions.In addition, there are eight 100% Companies, meaning every employee also contributed to United Way.
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