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And just like that – here comes school. Where oh where did summer go? Seniors, it’s time to get those school supplies. Yes, you. We still need to get out and buy them. Only this time, it’s to make a child’s first day of school even more exciting.

DPS offers tips to keep you safe during summer

As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat in order to have a safe, healthy summer.
HISTORIAL COMMISSION RECOGNIZES NOTLA COMMUNITY

HISTORIAL COMMISSION RECOGNIZES NOTLA COMMUNITY

HISTORIAL COMMISSION RECOGNIZES NOTLA COMMUNITY

Ochiltree County residents were on hand at the Museum of the Plains on Sunday afternoon for the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker by the Texas Historical Commission for the Notla Community.

Commissioners review proposed demolition derby contract

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners discussed a contract with the Wheatheart Council for this year’s demolition derby at the Ochiltree County Rodeo Arena.

Wheatheart Celebration kicks off Aug. 2 with free swim day

Ochiltree County residents are looking forward to this year’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration, which is set to begin in August.The Perryton Ochiltree County Chamber of Commerce has released their schedule for this year’s festivities.Currently scheduled for Friday, Aug.
SUMMER CELEBRATION HELD IN PERRYTON

SUMMER CELEBRATION HELD IN PERRYTON

SUMMER CELEBRATION HELD IN PERRYTON

Perryton and Ochiltree County residents turned out in droves for KFDA NewsChannel 10’s Summer Celebration on Wednesday, July 17. The Amarillo TV station held its evening newscasts from the grounds of the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

County Jail Report

Recent Ochiltree County Jail activity included: Abraham Rossel, 38, was arrested on third degree felony warrants for bond surrender on a possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1-1B and tampering with/fabricating physical evidence, along with a felony probation violation warrant out of...

Leadership Perryton taking applications

Leadership Perryton XXIII, the nine-month leadership series will again be offered and is currently taking applications. Leadership Perrytonincludes outstanding speakers, tours, workshops, networking, and more.

Local Briefs

Museum sets hypertufa planter session The Museum of the Plains at 1200 N. Main in Perryton will host a crafting session to allow participants to make their own hypertufa planters on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Hypertufa is a cement-like material that is much lighter in weight.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org)On July 17, 2024, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Diego Emmanuel Ramirez, white male. Date of birth, Jan. 13, 1987. Height, 5’7”, weight, 135 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.