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

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
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

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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’

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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.
Jaime Johnson

Jaime Johnson

Where are they now?... Jaime Pickett Johnson

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Jaime Pickett Johnson graduated from Perryton High School in 1995. She is the daughter of Don and Dixie Pickett. After graduating from high school, she set out to make her mark on the world. The steps she trudged led her to where she is today as a successful business owner.
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