SeniorNews

website:www.perrytonseniors.orgTwas the night before Christmas, when all through the center Not a creature was stirring, not even Zulema. The lights were all turned off, the doors locked with care In hopes that while we’re closed, Ray Castle won’t stop there.

Jennie June Club meets on Dec. 10

The Jennie June Club met Dec. 10 at the Senior Citizen Center for lunch.Sara Mellgren, first vice president, conducted the meeting. The club collect was read after lunch, followed by the program given by the Perryton High School Show Choir in the dining room.

PISD board discusses Little Troopers program

The Perryton ISD board met on Monday Dec. 15.During an open forum, Daisy Rodriquez, Isabella Ramirez, and Cassie Neusch all addressed the board expressing their concerns with the announcement of the changes being made to the Little Troopers program. Beginning Jan.

Commissioners discuss airport hangar agreements

The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court met on Monday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.Among other items on the agenda, the commissioners discussed hangar lease agreements at the county airport.

Area businesses, offices set Christmas holiday hours

Christmas is upon us, and many businesses, organizations, and governmental offices are planning their days off for the holiday season.Perryton Independent School District and Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus are both closed for their holiday breaks. PISD will open for staff on Jan.

BALLOT DRAWING FORJUDGE CANDIDATES

The candidates for the position of Ochiltree County Judge met on Thursday morning at the Ochiltree County Courthouse to draw for ballot position for the election. Wayne Floyd will be in first position on the ballot, followed by Brenda Austin.

Herald to Print Early Next Week

The Herald will have early deadlines for The Thursday, Jan. 1 issue due to moved up printing schedules. The Thursday, Dec. 25 paper will be printed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and delivered later that day. The Thursday, Jan. 1, paper will be printed on Tuesday, Dec. 30, and delivered on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Black bear population is on the rise in West Texas area

Sightings of black bears in West Texas have jumped from nearly 80 in 2020 to at least 130 this year, the Texas Standard reported.That has caused some challenges and concern as bears visit neighborhoods in search of food and pose a threat to livestock and pets.

Local Briefs

Blood drives set at FPC and OGHCoffee Memorial Blood Center will hold community blood drives in Perryton in early January. The first will be on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 1-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. The second will be on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2:30-6 p.m.