Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Aug. 28 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, in the Williams Intermediate cafeteria. Parking is available next to the Administration Building.

DWI enforcement to increase over Labor Day period

As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4.

‘Fast Cash’

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Aug. 23, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Stephany Fonseca-Pantoja, white female. Date of birth, March 27, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 140 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Misguided Priorities

Hawaii, once a symbol of nature's grace, now lies devastated, a chilling semblance of a war zone. At least 100 lives have been lost to the flames of a devastating wildfire, with hundreds of homes obliterated and families shattered.

PISD Menu

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each Day Monday, Aug. 28: Breakfast: Pancakes and bacon or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

SeniorNews

website:www.perrytonseniors.org I was under the impression the Class of ’73 was having their 50th reunion at the center all weekend. I know they were here on Friday, because so many showed up for lunch that day.

Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Monday, Aug. 28: Pancakes, bacon, fruit, white milk. Tuesday, Aug. 29: Breakfast sandwich, fruit, white milk. Wednesday, Aug. 30: Waffles, sausage, fruit, white milk. Thursday, Aug. 31: Breakfast crackers, cheese stick, fruit, white milk.

Leadership Perryton taking applications through Sept. 5

Leadership Perryton is now taking applications. This 8-month leadership series will again be offered and is the opportunity of a lifetime. Leadership Perryton includes outstanding speakers, tours, workshops, networking, and more.

Wheatheart parade winners are announced

The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade was held Saturday morning on Main Street, where thousands of county residents turned out to enjoy the show. The Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the best entries in the parade.

OGH board discusses proposed tax rate

The Ochiltree County Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital. The board released the 2024 proposed budget and the proposed ad valorem tax rate. The proposed tax rate was .