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County commissioners set Monday meeting The Ochiltree County Commissioners’ Court will meet on Monday, July 11, at 9 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.

City’s sales tax revenue is up over 27% in July

The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for July continued to show an upswing from last year, with another healthy increase. The city’s payment of $254,552 was up almost 27.5% over July 2021. For the year so far, it has received $1.865 million, an increase of 26% from 2021.
SUMMER SORTS

SUMMER SORTS

SUMMER SORTS

Sorting, categorizing, and pricing donations are a big part of the job at the Resale Store at the Panhandle Crisis Center. Pictured sifting through a pile of new donations are, from left, manager Marisol Hernandez and clerk Miranda Anaya.
THE SLIDE TO END ALL SLIDES

THE SLIDE TO END ALL SLIDES

THE SLIDE TO END ALL SLIDES

Sometimes there are just too many kids who want to slide at the same time, including this jumble of kids enjoying the playground at Whippo Park.

PISD board hires three

The Perryton School Board met for a special called meeting on Thursday, July 7, at noon. Prior to around an hour long executive session on personnel and security devices, newly appointed board member Bryce Hale was administered the oath of office.

Deep breathing exercises can aid health

Deep breathing exercises can help individuals maintain personal health and well-being. According to the American Institute of Stress, 20 to 30 minutes per day of “belly breathing,” also known as abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, can reduce stress and anxiety.

Microchips, tags can help find lost pets

According to the organization American Humane, each year approximately 10 million pets are lost in the United States. Tags and additional measures to identify cats and dogs greatly increase the chances that lost pets will eventually be reunited with their owners.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On July 6, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Elizabeth Christine Stewart, white female. Date of birth, Dec. 10, 1986. Height, 5’7”, weight, 205 pounds. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.