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The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Saturday, Aug. 22, brought folks from all over Perryton and Ochiltree County for the fun and festivities. The prize for the best Live Animal entry in the parade went to Jines Ranch.

The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on Saturday, Aug. 22, brought folks from all over Perryton and Ochiltree County for the fun and festivities. The prize for the best Live Animal entry in the parade went to Jines Ranch.

PARADE CHAMP - LIVE ANIMAL

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Paxton’s net worth jumps in latest disclosure

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Lucrative real estate holdings have allowed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s net worth to increase by hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past year, according to a recent financial disclosure, the Chronicle reported.One property in Broken Bow, Okla.
Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show on Saturday, Aug. 22. This year’s Parade Marshall was Cynthia Symons.

Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show on Saturday, Aug. 22. This year’s Parade Marshall was Cynthia Symons.

MARSHALLING THE PARADE

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show on Saturday, Aug. 22. The winner of the Non-Profit division of parade entries was the float for Perryton Junior High Cheer

Perryton’s Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of viewers out to enjoy the show on Saturday, Aug. 22. The winner of the Non-Profit division of parade entries was the float for Perryton Junior High Cheer

PARADE CHAMP - NON-PROFIT FLOAT

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of people out on Saturday, Aug. 22, to watch the spectacle. The winner in the Commercial Float category was Interstate Bank.

The Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade brought thousands of people out on Saturday, Aug. 22, to watch the spectacle. The winner in the Commercial Float category was Interstate Bank.

PARADE CHAMP - COMMERCIAL FLOAT

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Ochiltree County 4-H held a special Recruitment Night event on Tuesday evening at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. 4-H parents, managers, and leaders met new club members and spoke to them about projects within the organization, including livestock judging, shooting sports and archery, public speaking, food and nutrition, and more. Pictured is Eden Salazar, age 10, chatting with project leaders Wendi Salazar and Dana Oquin about 4-H’s Public Speaking program.

Ochiltree County 4-H held a special Recruitment Night event on Tuesday evening at the Ochiltree County Expo Center. 4-H parents, managers, and leaders met new club members and spoke to them about projects within the organization, including livestock judging, shooting sports and archery, public speaking, food and nutrition, and more. Pictured is Eden Salazar, age 10, chatting with project leaders Wendi Salazar and Dana Oquin about 4-H’s Public Speaking program.

4-H HOLDS RECRUITMENT NIGHT

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Local Briefs

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Bloodmobile set to visit OGHCoffee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile will visit Ochiltree General Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2-6 p.m. Photo identification will be required. Donors must be at least 17 years old, but donors who are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form.

‘Fast Cash’

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Aug. 19, 2026, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: David Rosales, no personal information was available. Last known address was Perryton. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Rosales for issuance of bad checks.
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