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FIFTH GRADE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS—Williams Intermediate School held their end-of-year awards ceremony. Two students from each homeroom were presented with the American Legion Outstanding Citizenship Award. Fifth graders who received the award included, from left, front row: Jazlyn Ontiveros, Oseas Zavala, Madden Scarnati, Joyci Rosales, Rylee Merkel, Esmeralda Ochoa, Marilyn Ramirez, Viviana Chavira, and J.W. Hardy from the American Legion; back row: Chantel Rodriguez, Kaylynn Roberson, Paisley Kerl, Conli Mog

FIFTH GRADE CITIZENSHIP AWARDS—Williams Intermediate School held their end-of-year awards ceremony. Two students from each homeroom were presented with the American Legion Outstanding Citizenship Award. Fifth graders who received the award included, from left, front row: Jazlyn Ontiveros, Oseas Zavala, Madden Scarnati, Joyci Rosales, Rylee Merkel, Esmeralda Ochoa, Marilyn Ramirez, Viviana Chavira, and J.W. Hardy from the American Legion; back row: Chantel Rodriguez, Kaylynn Roberson, Paisley Kerl, Conli Mog

DAR DONATES TO OGH—The Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated $1,000 to be used for Ochiltree General Hospital first responders’ needs. The chapter had recently had a program on the efforts of the medical community during the 2023 tornado. Information was given on how OGH responded to medical needs, who came to help and what was learned from the experience. Pictured are, from left, chapter treasurer Nan Schwalk, Dr. Manon Childers and Kelly Judice of OGH, and chapter regent C

DAR DONATES TO OGH—The Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated $1,000 to be used for Ochiltree General Hospital first responders’ needs. The chapter had recently had a program on the efforts of the medical community during the 2023 tornado. Information was given on how OGH responded to medical needs, who came to help and what was learned from the experience. Pictured are, from left, chapter treasurer Nan Schwalk, Dr. Manon Childers and Kelly Judice of OGH, and chapter regent C

DAR DONATES TO OGH

FOURTH GRADERS WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE—Williams Intermediate School held their end-of-year awards ceremony. The recipients of the perfect attendance award for fourth graders were, from left, front row, Sofia Hernandez, Kimberly Frias, Iker Escobar, and Tahtyana Westfall; and back row, Jamie Castro, Brody Carreon, Avery Arruda, Wrensely Hill, and Jaquelin Pedraza.

FOURTH GRADERS WITH PERFECT ATTENDANCE—Williams Intermediate School held their end-of-year awards ceremony. The recipients of the perfect attendance award for fourth graders were, from left, front row, Sofia Hernandez, Kimberly Frias, Iker Escobar, and Tahtyana Westfall; and back row, Jamie Castro, Brody Carreon, Avery Arruda, Wrensely Hill, and Jaquelin Pedraza.

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.

Senior News

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.“We are in the heart of summer now here in Texas and...
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.The commissioners approved the...

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. 2, is a Community Free...