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Tassy Lee Ragsdale

Tassy Lee Ragsdale

Tassy Lee Ragsdale

Tassy Lee Ragsdale, born April 21, 1983 in Perryton, Texas to Tammy and Tony Ragsdale. She passed away Oct. 30, 2021. Tassy graduated from Perryton High School in 2001. She attended University of North Texas and Texas Tech University.
Phil Dollar

Phil Dollar

Take us back...Phil Dollar

There are successful people in this world who often remain below the radar. They never need to sing their own praises or draw attention to themselves. Often, these people start from very humble beginnings and work their way to the top.

Local Briefs

Book fair set at Perryton Kinder Perryton Kinder will hold a book fair on Nov. 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kinder building. The school will also have a family night on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Active COVID-19 cases fall again

Active COVID-19 cases have again fallen lower in Ochiltree County. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have dropped to 40, down from 45 on Tuesday afternoon.

Wreaths Across America to honor veterans Dec. 18

For the seventh year, Ochiltree County will participate in the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at Ochiltree Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Coats for Kids underway

FirstBank Southwest is kicking off its 21st year of sponsoring a community project geared toward children during the Christmas holidays. This year, the bank will again sponsor its “Coats and Shoes for Kids” drive in November and early December. Coats and Shoes for Kids began in the fall of 2001.

Garrett to speak on Nov. 11

Dr. Shirley Garrett of Villa Rica, GA returns to Perryton as the speaker for Leadership Perryton XX series on Nov. 11 at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the seminar starts at 6:300 p.m. Her appearance is sponsored by Conoco Phillips and Red’s Pharmacy.
PRE-HOLIDAYS DECORATING

PRE-HOLIDAYS DECORATING

PRE-HOLIDAYS DECORATING

The holidays are getting closer, and many local businesses are working to make sure their stores are decorated for the season.