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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Veteran Commission rep to be here Ryan Sawyer, Texas Veteran Commission representative, will be in Perryton the first Friday of every month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Office, 511 S. Ash.

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Cesar Diaz, white male. Date of birth, Dec. 5, 1982. Height, 5’6”, weight, 190 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.
At the annual Perryton High School awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, students in each class were honored as the Best Citizens. Pictured are, from left, front row: freshmen Brycen Fletcher and Alexa Vela, and sophomores Kayman Vanosdol and Abraham Gonzalez; back row: juniors Addison Brown and Jacob Schickedanz, and seniors Jaelan Appelhans and Liam Drum.

At the annual Perryton High School awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 12, students in each class were honored as the Best Citizens. Pictured are, from left, front row: freshmen Brycen Fletcher and Alexa Vela, and sophomores Kayman Vanosdol and Abraham Gonzalez; back row: juniors Addison Brown and Jacob Schickedanz, and seniors Jaelan Appelhans and Liam Drum.

BEST CITIZENS AT PHS

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgJune Birthdays: Brenda Griffin, Jean Gurley, Zulema Miranda, Jason -, Shelly Merkel, Maxine Cook, Carolyn Thomas, Roger Bilson, Carol Hayden, Kayla Parvin, Bob Thorpe, Larry Money, Randy Brillhart, Mike Andreas, Chandra Allred and Frances Aston.Monday is Bingo Day.

Ken Paxton wins statewide, and in Ochiltree County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Ken Paxton was the big winner in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senator.A total of 520 ballots were cast in Ochiltree County, 10% of the total voters. There were 508 votes in the Republican primary and 12 in the Democratic runoff.
STUDENTS DESIGN NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE

STUDENTS DESIGN NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE

STUDENTS DESIGN NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT BADGE

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Perryton Police Department, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, and FirstBank Southwest sponsored a contest recently for artists from Perryton Hight School to design a new badge for the Police Department.

PHS holds annual spring art show

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Perryton High School’s annual art show was held at the end of the school year.The winner of the purchase prize award went to Coda Dettman for his artwork, “Forgotten.”He received a $150 cash prize for his work, and it will be added to the high school’s permanent art collection.

Children’s fishing tournament set for June at Lake Fryer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Wolf Creek Improvement Board will host its annual Children’s Fishing Tournament next month.The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at Lake Fryer in Wolf Creek Park.Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Pavilion east of the Lobo Restaurant.
During Perryton High School’s annual art show, art judges presented awards for the Best Portfolios in the show. Winners are, from left, Sadie Cummins (Art 4), Edgar Villa (Art 3), Jonathon Gamez (Art 2), Jaxon Brown (Art 1), and Sara Flores (Art 1). Each portfolio winner received a $25 cash prize.

During Perryton High School’s annual art show, art judges presented awards for the Best Portfolios in the show. Winners are, from left, Sadie Cummins (Art 4), Edgar Villa (Art 3), Jonathon Gamez (Art 2), Jaxon Brown (Art 1), and Sara Flores (Art 1). Each portfolio winner received a $25 cash prize.

BEST ART PORTFOLIOS RECOGNIZED AT PHS

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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