Council sets tax rate, discusses higher gas prices

The Perryton City Council met Tuesday at 11 a.m. for a public hearing about the proposed tax rate, and discussed a natural gas surcharge during their meeting. The council heard and voted to approve the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 which was just under $16 million.

MEET-AND-GREET FOR TEACHERS

As Perryton Independent School District welcomed students back for another year at school on Wednesday, teachers and staff used the first half of the week to make final preparations for the year and to hold “Meet the Teacher” events so students and parents could get to know their new teachers...

Truckers need to file by Aug. 31 deadline, IRS e-file encouraged

The Internal Revenue Service today is reminding those who have registered, or are required to register, large trucks and buses that it’s time to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. The IRS strongly encourages using efile and filing before the payment deadline of Aug.

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Shool lunch menu Pre-K Breakfast Menu

Wednesday, Aug. 17: Sausage breakfast sandwich, fruit, white milk. Thursday, Aug. 18: Pancake wrap, yogurt, fruit, white milk. Friday, Aug. 19: Cereal, toast, fruit, white milk.

Shool lunch menu PISD Menu

Breakfast Menus for Grades K-12 Lunch Menus for All Grades Unless Noted Otherwise At PJH and PHS Students Have a Choice of Salad Entree, Fruit & Milk for Lunch Each Day Wednesday, Aug. 17: Breakfast: Sausage breakfast sandwich or cereal and toast, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Local Briefs

Senior Center to host talent competition The Ochiltree County Senior Citizen Center will host “Perryton’s Got Talent,” a talent competition, on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Ellis Theatre. Tickets will be $10 or $5 for kids 5 and under, and will be available at the door.

Texas DPS offers resources and tips ahead of new school year

As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and neighborhoods. This includes knowing the Texas laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel.

Wheatheart Celebration continues this coming week

Ochiltree County’s annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration’s spotlight events, including the Block Party, the parade, and Pioneer Day, are scheduled for nthis coming week. On Saturday, Aug. 13, American Legion Post 254 held the Seth Huston Memorial Poker Run.