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City sales tax payment up 14%

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The City of Perryton’s November sales tax payment saw a big 14.6% increase over last November, with the city receiving $315,858. For the year so far, the city has received $2.9 million, which is a little over 3% less than 2022.

United Way drive up to 55% of goal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2024 fund drive continued to gather steam this week. As of Tuesday, the campaign had raised $51,608, which is 55% of the $94,300 goal. Four new 100% Companies also joined the list, bringing the total to seven.
Perryton High School’s annual Veterans Day program brought together veterans from recent campaigns in the Middle East all the way back to World War II. In addition to presentations recognizing every veteran attendee, there were also musical performances and a special presentation by guest speaker Ben Malone. Pictured are, from left, emcee Marlon Sparks, Malone, and PISD Superintendent Greg Brown.

Perryton High School’s annual Veterans Day program brought together veterans from recent campaigns in the Middle East all the way back to World War II. In addition to presentations recognizing every veteran attendee, there were also musical performances and a special presentation by guest speaker Ben Malone. Pictured are, from left, emcee Marlon Sparks, Malone, and PISD Superintendent Greg Brown.

PHS HOLDS ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Rushing Wind Emmaus sets Fall Festival Rushing Wind Emmaus, in conjunction with the Waka Christian Center, will host its Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the WCC in Waka.

State funding doesn’t cover school security mandates

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
New laws that require school districts to enact a number of safety measures in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting are costing school districts far more than the $1.4 billion that was allocated, superintendents across the state told the Texas Tribune.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
(www.perrytoncs.org) On Nov. 8, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Wesley Snow, no personal information was available. Last known address was Borger. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Snow for issuance of bad checks.

Senior News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
website:www.perrytonseniors.org That Hat Party was so much fun. Each so different, and totally fit their personality to a tee. My very favorite was Bonnie Shaef’s red hat all decked out in turquoise – of course it was. No wait, I really liked Geraldine Bentley’s cheetah one-so classy.

Lincoln the Inventor

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Abraham Lincoln is the only president to register a patent on an invention. In 1849, Lincoln received a patent for a mechanism that lifted riverboats over obstructions.

United Way drive now at 44% of goal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Ochiltree United Way’s 2024 fund drive continued to gain ground this week. As of Nov. 7, the drive has received $41,438 in donations, which is 44% of its $94,300 goal Two new 100% Companies were added, meaning every employee contributed to United Way.
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