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The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court held a brief meeting on Tuesday morning for the swearing-in ceremony for the county’s new Tax Assessor/Collector Angel Hernandez. She was appointed to the position after Linda Womble, the previous Tax Assessor/Collector, announced her retirement last month. Pictured are, from left, Womble, Hernandez, and County Judge Charles Kelly.

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court held a brief meeting on Tuesday morning for the swearing-in ceremony for the county’s new Tax Assessor/Collector Angel Hernandez. She was appointed to the position after Linda Womble, the previous Tax Assessor/Collector, announced her retirement last month. Pictured are, from left, Womble, Hernandez, and County Judge Charles Kelly.

NEW TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR SWORN IN

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Devers wins NFR round

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Cody Devers dreamed of this moment from the time he was a young child. After two National Finals Rodeo qualifications and 14 go-rounds in Las Vegas, the Perryton native took the victory lap inside the Thomas & Mack Center. He wrestled his steer to the ground in 3.
Ochiltree County’s first baby of 2024 was this week at Ochiltree General Hospital. Rosalie Tejeda was born on Monday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, at 8:03 p.m. Her parents are Brian and Victoria Tejeda, and she was delivered by Dr. Rachel O’Beirne. Rosalie weighed seven pounds, four ounces and measured 19.4 inches.

Ochiltree County’s first baby of 2024 was this week at Ochiltree General Hospital. Rosalie Tejeda was born on Monday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, at 8:03 p.m. Her parents are Brian and Victoria Tejeda, and she was delivered by Dr. Rachel O’Beirne. Rosalie weighed seven pounds, four ounces and measured 19.4 inches.

FIRST BABY OF 2024

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Local Briefs

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Clothing House to temporarily close The Church of Christ Clothing House at 822 S. Drake will be closed until Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 9-4p.m. They will also be open Friday, Jan. 3 from 9-4p.m. and will resume normal hours after.

Senior News

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
I hope you’re missing us as much as we pretend to miss you. That didn’t sound very nice…we are missing you, just not missing the work part. Kinda like you’re not really missing us, just the food part. We are quite entertaining at times, but not enough to make you come in MWF.

City sales tax receipts down

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payments ended the year on a down note. For December, the city’s payment of $236,643 was down a little over 4%, and down 3.5% from its year to date payments of $3.13 million. Around the area, it was a mixed bag of increases and decreases.

Local businesses, organizations set New Year’s holiday closings

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
The end of 2023 is almost upon us, and many Perryton businesses, organizations, and governmental offices will be closed to let their employees celebrate the New Year’s holiday. Perryton Independent School District and Frank Phillips College,Allen Campus are both closed for their holiday breaks.

United Way drive close to goal

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Ochiltree United Way’s fund drive is close to reaching its 2024 goal, with more donations coming in this week. The drive has now raised $92,158, which is 98% of its $94,300 goal.
CHILI TO WARD OFF THE CHILLS

CHILI TO WARD OFF THE CHILLS

CHILI TO WARD OFF THE CHILLS

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service played host to a Crop Production and Protection Seminar at the Ochiltree County Expo Center on Thursday, Dec. 21. Speakers appeared virtually, allowing attendees from all parts of the state to take part.

Commissioners approve sheriff salary increase

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Wednesday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse. Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners approved a $4,700 increase in Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard’s salary to $75,000 a year, effective immediately.
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