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Spider Silk

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Spider silk is a protein that is formed as a liquid by silk glands and squeezed out of spinnerets like toothpaste from a tube. The liquid thread hardens as it leaves the spinneret and some types become stronger than a steel thread of the same diameter

CrimeStoppers ‘Fast Cash’

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

(www.perrytoncs.org) On March 9, 2022, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Angelica Alvarado, no personal information was available. Last known address was Liberal, KS. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Alvarado for issuance of bad checks.

Business burglarized

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

A business burglary topped activity for the week. A business at 119 N. Main was burglarized. Stolen were credit cards, check books, an iPad, iWatch, a laptop and cash. Estimated total value was $5,000.

Old Nut

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Almonds are the oldest, most widely cultivated and extensively used nuts in the world.

Brady Yeary

Yeary to retire from FirstBank Southwest

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

FirstBank Southwest president Brady Yeary will retire in April, after 40 years with the bank. A community retirement reception is planned for Thursday, March 24, from 1-3 p.m. in the bank lobby in Perryton.

Local Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet March 21 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks are optional, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

PERFECT ART—Five students from Perryton High School’s Art department were awarded Excellent ratings denoting perfect scores in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) on Feb. 26. The online competition is sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association. Pictured are, from left: Denisse Enriquez (Art 4), Tania Rivero (Art 3), Adrian Navarrete (Art 3), Vex May (Art 2), and Maisy McGaughy (Art 1).

Ag producers have until March 15 to enroll in commodity safety net programs

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15 to sign a contract. The U.S.

Another COVID-19 death reported in county

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

One new fatality from the COVID-19 virus has been reported this week in Ochiltree County, bringing the county’s total to 48 deaths. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the newest fatality occurred around the date of Feb. 24.

A TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS Perryton Junior High held a pep rally Monday to celebrate the school’s improved academic status, as it earned an official “Acceptable” rating from the Texas Education Agency. Teachers and students at PJH were congratulated by PISD administration staff, school board members, and representatives from TEA and the Region 16 Service Center. Pictured running through the PJH cheerleaders’ pom-pom tunnel is English teacher Maribel Murillo.

PJH holds rally to celebrate academic improvements

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Perryton Junior High held a pep rally Monday afternoon to celebrate the school’s academic accomplishments.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

With the return of spring comes the change to daylight savings time, which begins this Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m. Unfortunately, the beginning of daylightsaving time also means a lost hour of sleep, as clocks should be set ahead one hour the night before.

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