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OPENING WITH A WIN Abraham Hernandez (#12, senior) dodged a Dalhart defender as the Perryton Rangers downed the Dalhart Golden Wolves in their season opener Friday in Dalhart. The Rangers notched a win, 27 to 6. They hit the road again next Friday to face the Childress Bobcats. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. See story for more information. (Photo by David Erickson)

OPENING WITH A WIN Abraham Hernandez (#12, senior) dodged a Dalhart defender as the Perryton Rangers downed the Dalhart Golden Wolves in their season opener Friday in Dalhart. The Rangers notched a win, 27 to 6. They hit the road again next Friday to face the Childress Bobcats. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. See story for more information. (Photo by David Erickson)

Rangers blast Dalhart, 27-6

The Perryton Rangers, powered by a strong first half, took a 27-6 win over Dalhart Friday night in Dalhart. The Rangers dominated the first half, forcing three Dalhart turnovers, all in the first quarter.

Taya Kyle event cancelled

The OGH Healthcare Foundation has announced the cancelation of their October 2021 event featuring Taya Kyle, wife of American sniper and Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.

American Legion to hold monthly meeting

The American Legion Post 254 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 6, at the Senior Citizen Center. A meal will be served at 6 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.

Snack Pak 4 Kids to meet Aug. 30

Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Aug. 30, 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.

American Legion to offer drawings

The American Legion Post 254 will hold two drawings at the end of August. The organization will draw for a five-day, four-night stay at KXDJ-1, a cabin owned by KXDJ Radio in Red River, NM. Tickets are $50 each or six for $250. The cabin can host eight people and normally rents for $1,300-$3,000.

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will discuss new and ongoing projects. Everyone is welcome to attend, and new memberships and renewals will be available.

Child Find underway

The Perryton ISD is looking for children ages 3-21 years who may be slow in developing communication skills, social interactions, walking skills and or have major physical disabilities.

Special ed records to be destroyed

Perryton Special Education SSA is giving notice to destroy the special education records of students with disabilities (including speech) who graduated or were dismissed from special education in May 2013 and May 2014.

Blood drive set at FPC

Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a community blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 3-6 p.m. at Frank Phillips College, Allen Campus. 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.

Jennie June Club sets book sale

The Jennie June Club will hold a book sale at the Perry Memorial Library beginning on Monday, Aug. 16, at noon. Paperbacks will be sold for 50 cents and hardbacks for one dollar.