Local Briefs

Kinder enrollment set for April 28 Enrollment at Perryton Kinder is scheduled for Thursday, April 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the Perryton ISD administration building at 821 SW 17th Avenue. Children must be five years old by Sept. 1 to enroll. You can complete enrollment online at www.perrytonisd.org.

Sales Tax Holiday for emergency supplies set

As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25.

BUNNY BUDDIES

The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Trade Association held their EGG-streme Easter Night in downtown Perryton on Thursday evening, bringing in plenty of kids eager to have a chat with the Easter Bunny.

Council hires new assistant CM and director of CDC

The Perryton City Council and the Perryton Community Development Corporation board held a joint meeting Wednesday afternoon to hire a new combined assistant city manager and CDC director.

How to tell difference between a hobby and a business for taxes

A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. People operate a business with the intention of making a profit. Many people engage in hobby activities that turn into a source of income.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On April 13, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Tyler Vance Britton, white male. Date of birth, Jan. 6, 1986. Height, 5’11”, weight, 155 pounds. Blue eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

Few offenses reported

It was another quiet week for law enforcement, with just a handful of offenses reported. There were two incidents of stolen license plates reported, along with a dog bite case.