GOOD FOOD FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus hosted a pulled pork dinner fundraiser on Thursday evening for the Perryton Pathways scholarship program. Hungry diners had dine in, take out, and delivery options available, as well as a silent auction.

State shows small increase in county’s COVID-19 cases

The Texas Department of State Health Services is recording a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County. According to data from TDSHS, the county has had 115 new cases of the virus in the last 14 days, an increase of 6% over the prior 14 days.

Tips still needed on stolen pickup

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers is still asking for information to solve a stolen vehicle case. On Feb. 19, a 1977 faded blue flat bed Chevrolet Pickup with a diesel Cummins engine was stolen from a residence in the 1200 block of South Amherst. The pickup is valued at $5,000.

This Ain’t Our First Rodeo

Barrel racing, mutton bustin’, and bull riding are just some of the many events you can catch at one of Texas’ many rodeos.

IRS offers 2 tax credits for higher ed

Higher education is important to many people and it’s often expensive. Whether it’s specialized job training or an advanced degree, there are a lot of costs associated with higher education.

Where are they now?...Emma Rogers Part 2

When we left off at our last article, Emma Rogers has just moved to Lubbock after graduating from Perryton High School. She did not get back to Perryton for a long time due to the war. Gas and tires were rationed so people were not on the highways very much.

Local Briefs

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.

Texas DPS increases patrols for spring break, March 12-20

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase its presence on the roads to ensure highways are safe as part of a spring break enforcement campaign.