AUCTION HEROES

The Perryton Kiwanis Club held its 38th annual auction fund-raiser Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. This year’s auction was expected to include cars, pickups, workshop equipment, furniture, tool sets, welders, food baskets, gift certificates, and much more.

2021 marks second deadliest year on Texas roads

When friends and coworkers heard there was a crash nearby, they tried to call tow truck driver Isaac Simmons for an update. They never heard back. “You don’t realize how much somebody impacts your life until they’re gone,” Simmons’ friend Nathan Bryant said.

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

On March 16, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Juanita Cole, white female. Date of birth, June 21, 1993. Height, 5’4”, weight, 270 pounds. Green eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.

PHS track hosts meet

The Perryton High School track teams hosted the Perryton Invitational last week. The meet was held earlier than scheduled in the week to beat the incoming inclement weather. Both Dumas High School teams took the titles at the meet. The Demons won with 201 points, with Perryton second at 115.

NEW OFFICERS SWORN

NEW OFFICERS SWORN IN—The Perryton Police Department swore in two new police officers lastThursday morning at City Hall.

TxDOT is conducting region travel survey

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting travel surveys in our region. These surveys provide information about local travel patterns. Results of the survey will assist TxDOT and their partners when making decisions about transportation projects.

Minimize cyber footprints, protect personal information online

The Internal Revenue Service is urging people to stay resolute against ongoing scams and schemes by properly securing computers, tablets and phones. Solid cybersecurity protection and scam recognition is vital to reduce the threat of identity theft inside and outside the tax system.