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Council election draws three

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
So far, the Perryton City Council election is the only one drawing candidates with the filing period underway. Two of the three incumbents, Shae Cunningham and Brad Kile, have filed for another term. Also filing for the council is Veronica Herrera. The other term is currently held by Marcia Hale.
Stock to speak on customer relations at Feb. 14 event

Stock to speak on customer relations at Feb. 14 event

Stock to speak on customer relations at Feb. 14 event

Tracy Stock
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Tracy Stock of Charlotte, NC will return as a Leadership Perryton series speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Registration will be from 6-6:30 p.m., with the seminar to begin at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend.

School board covers wide variety of issues at its recent meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Perryton School Board covered a wide variety of subjects, from staff to a four-day school week at its meeting Jan.26. Dr.MariaGomez-Rocque, told the board that Region 16 has been approved by the state to participate in an aviation curriculum, which the PISD will take part in.
The Reserve Grand Champion winners were presented with their Buckle Awards at this year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21. Pictured are, from left, front row: Lakyn Boxwell (Reserve Grand Champion Steer) and Avery Swenhaugen (Reserve Grand Champion Swine); back row: Payton Schilling (Reserve Grand Champion Goat), Treven McKinley (Reserve Grand Champion Heifer), and Averi Pshigoda (Reserve Grand Champion Lamb). (Photo Credit: Brittany Morgan)

The Reserve Grand Champion winners were presented with their Buckle Awards at this year’s Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale on Jan. 20-21. Pictured are, from left, front row: Lakyn Boxwell (Reserve Grand Champion Steer) and Avery Swenhaugen (Reserve Grand Champion Swine); back row: Payton Schilling (Reserve Grand Champion Goat), Treven McKinley (Reserve Grand Champion Heifer), and Averi Pshigoda (Reserve Grand Champion Lamb). (Photo Credit: Brittany Morgan)

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION WINNERS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

OGH board okays bids

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Ochiltree County Hospital District’s Board of Directors met on Monday evening in the conference center at Ochiltree General Hospital.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Balko Lions to hold Ground Hog Dinner The Balko Lions Club will hold its annual Ground Hog Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 5, beginning at noon in the Balko school cafeteria. Free will donations may be made to benefit the Balko and Elmwood fire departments.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
On Jan. 25, 2023, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Nick Wayne James, white male. Date of birth, July 8, 1969. Height. 5’7”, weight, 185 pounds. Green eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

State’s newest historic site

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Texas Historical Commission’s latest historicsiteis 274 years old. Presidio la Bahia was the site of the Goliad Massacre in March 1836. More than 300 Texians were held inside the church before being executed by Mexican forces.

NPEC to hold Youth Tour contest

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
North Plains Electric Cooperative will hold a Youth Tour contest for high school juniors and seniors in February. The two winners will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC June 11-20.
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