News

County gets a bit more rainfall

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Perryton and Ochiltree County didn’t receive as much rain as had fallen in previous weeks, but a bit more precipitation fell on the county earlier this week.

City is gearing up for an active mosquito season

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
After almost two years of drought, Perryton has enjoyed almost six weeks of rain. And while rain may be great for grass and flowers, it also means it’s prime mosquito season again. All it takes is a little moisture in a container to grow mosquitoes.
Local county residents are turning out for the Ochiltree County Farmers Market every Saturday for their pick of farm-fresh vegetables, homemade bread and pastries, and handmade crafts and quilts. The Farmers Market will be open in the Perryton National Bank parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through mid-September.

Local county residents are turning out for the Ochiltree County Farmers Market every Saturday for their pick of farm-fresh vegetables, homemade bread and pastries, and handmade crafts and quilts. The Farmers Market will be open in the Perryton National Bank parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through mid-September.

FARMERS MARKET OPEN ON WEEKENDS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

June sales tax payment shows 10% decrease

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The City of Perryton’s June sales tax payment showed another drop, as did several other cities. The city’s payment of $213,147 was down 10% from June 2022. Its year to date payments of $1.47 million are also down close to 9%. Amarillo, which has typically seen increases each month, was down 1.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Key Heights Baptist to hold VBS Key Heights Baptist Church, located across the street from Leatherman Park, will host Vacation Bible School, “Twists and Turns,” for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade June 11-16 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Final COVID19 workers’ comp report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The workers’ compensation division of the Texas Department of Insurance has issued its final update of COVID-19 worker’s comp claims. By April 30, insurance carriers reported nearly 100,000 COVID-19 claims and 472 fatalities.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
On June 7, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Jeremy Kyle Anderson, white male. Date of birth, Aug. 20, 1994. Height, 5’5”, weight, 120 pounds. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Are you ready for a disaster if it happens?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
You already know … Planning for a disaster when a disaster is heading your way isn’t ideal and could be too late. You need to prepare now. Here are some easy steps: —Install a weather app on your phone. Turn on notifications or check it before bad weather to know what’s headed your way.
Subscribe to