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OCTOBER STUDENTS OF MONTH—Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez were honored as the October Students of the Month by the Perryton Rotary Club. They, along with their parents, were special guests at the club’s meeting Oct. 7.

OCTOBER STUDENTS OF MONTH—Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez were honored as the October Students of the Month by the Perryton Rotary Club. They, along with their parents, were special guests at the club’s meeting Oct. 7.

Mariscal, Hernandez named Rotary Club’s Students of Month

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
The Perryton Rotary Club has named Perryton High School seniors Emmali Mariscal and Abraham Hernandez as its Students of the Month for October. They, along with their parents, joined the club at its meeting Oct. 7 and were recognized for their achievements.
UNITED WAY DONATION

UNITED WAY DONATION

UNITED WAY DONATION

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
UNITED WAY DONATION—The Ochiltree United Way received $4,776 as part of its proceeds from the 30th annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, hosted by the United Family in Lubbock. The event raised $500,000, which was allocated among 28 United Way organizations.

Did you know?

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
The terms “hospice” and “palliative” are not interchangeable. Hospice care is a form of palliative care geared toward patients with terminal illnesses facing their final months or weeks of life.
Dyan and Kevin Harrison with son-in-law Austin DeWitt, son Kelin Harrison, and daughters Kaydee Harrison and Keeley DeWitt

Dyan and Kevin Harrison with son-in-law Austin DeWitt, son Kelin Harrison, and daughters Kaydee Harrison and Keeley DeWitt

Take us back...Kevin Harrison

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
Everyone for miles around Perryton knows Kevin Harrison. He has had a role in making many of the people within that area look good or, at worst, just presentable throughout their lives. Like my dad used to say, “You can’t make a silk purse out a sow’s ear.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
Ranger Band send-off set The Band Boosters will have a send-off for the Ranger Band on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m., as they head to Amarillo to compete in UIL marching competition. All residents are encouraged to line Main Street with posters and signs wishing them good luck.
KIWANIS DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED

KIWANIS DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED

KIWANIS DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
KIWANIS DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED—The Perryton Kiwanis Club distributed its annual donations from fundraising activities to local non-profi t groups last week.

City’s sales tax payment takes dip

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
The City of Perryton’s sales tax revenue did not fare as well in October as it has in previous months. The city received $177,093, with is down 7.8% from last October. For the year, its payments of $2.17 million, though, are down just 1.

County’s COVID-19 cases drop slightly

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
Ochiltree County’s COVID-19 cases have fallen slightly in the latter part of the week. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have dropped to 66, down from 67 on Tuesday afternoon.
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