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Ochiltree County’s first baby of 2026 was born this week at Ochiltree General Hospital. Cori Scott was born on Saturday, Jan. 10 New Year’s Day, at 4:59 p.m. She weight 6 pounds, four ounces and measured 19.25 inches. Her parents are Chris and Isis Scott, and she was delivered by Dr. Blake DeWitt. Pictured are, from left, student trainee Jaqueline Mercado, charge nurse Connie Beltran, proud parents Chris and Isis Scott, and OB nurses Faith Salas and Sorrele McWhorter.

Ochiltree County’s first baby of 2026 was born this week at Ochiltree General Hospital. Cori Scott was born on Saturday, Jan. 10 New Year’s Day, at 4:59 p.m. She weight 6 pounds, four ounces and measured 19.25 inches. Her parents are Chris and Isis Scott, and she was delivered by Dr. Blake DeWitt. Pictured are, from left, student trainee Jaqueline Mercado, charge nurse Connie Beltran, proud parents Chris and Isis Scott, and OB nurses Faith Salas and Sorrele McWhorter.

FIRST BABY OF 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Two students from Perryton High School have been named to the Texas All-State Choir and Texas AllState Band. PHS senior Samuel De Santiago, a bass, pictured at left, qualified for the 2026 All-State Choir, while senior Samuel Saucedo Pasillas, who plays bass clarinet, qualified for the 2026 All-State Band. Performances of the All-State Choir and AllState Band will be held as part of the Texas Music Educators Association’s Clinic/Convention Feb. 1114.

Two students from Perryton High School have been named to the Texas All-State Choir and Texas AllState Band. PHS senior Samuel De Santiago, a bass, pictured at left, qualified for the 2026 All-State Choir, while senior Samuel Saucedo Pasillas, who plays bass clarinet, qualified for the 2026 All-State Band. Performances of the All-State Choir and AllState Band will be held as part of the Texas Music Educators Association’s Clinic/Convention Feb. 1114.

PHS STUDENTS NAMED ALL-STATE

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Tea party set at Museum of the Plains The Museum of the Plains invites parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and more to an old-fashioned Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 1-3 p.m. Enjoy tea, punch, finger sandwiches, cookies, and good company. Admission is free.
Kelly Nickel of Redding, CA was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Small Things Make a Difference” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Perryton National Bank and North Plains Electric Cooperative. Pictured are, from left: Leadership Perryton planning committee member Jamie Bentley, Nickel, and committee member Cynthia Shattles.

Kelly Nickel of Redding, CA was the latest speaker in the Leadership Perryton series. He spoke on “Small Things Make a Difference” at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus last Thursday evening. The seminar was sponsored by Perryton National Bank and North Plains Electric Cooperative. Pictured are, from left: Leadership Perryton planning committee member Jamie Bentley, Nickel, and committee member Cynthia Shattles.

NICKEL SPEAKS AT LEADERSHIP PERRYTON SERIES —

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Jan. 7, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Cesar Carbajal, white male. Date of birth , Sept. 21, 1990. Height, 6’4”, weight, 200 pounds. Brown eyes, black hair. Last known address was Perryton.
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
As the hours of 2025 dwindled to single digits, Americans FINALLY heard a new sports expression that is NOT likely to catch on.

SeniorNews

Bydarylaallred
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
website:www.perrytonseniors.orgAnd, just like that, we are off and running into the new year here at Ochiltree County Senior Citizens.Our first board of directors meeting was packed full of upcoming ideas and activities to keep you guys busy.

City’s sales tax payment up 7%

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for January2026 showed a nice increase.The city received $229,371, which is almost 7% higher than its payment in January 2025.Around the area, almost all of the cities saw increases in their payments as well.Amarillo received a payment of $8.

Stock show includes over 100 animals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The 88th annual Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is slated for Jan. 16-17, with preliminary activities beginning at midweek. The Perryton High School FFAand the Ochiltree County 4-H members will be showing more than 100 animals.
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