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Manning Foundation donates over $100,000 to area organizations

Manning Foundation donates over $100,000 to area organizations

Manning Foundation donates over $100,000 to area organizations

The Dan and Julia Manning Foundation provided several thousand dollars in funding to a number of local non-profit organizations and schools. A total of $101,042 was given out at FirstBank Southwest on Tuesday, July 27.

Sales tax holiday kicks off next weekend, Aug. 6-8

Texas’ annual sales tax holiday is next weekend. The event will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.
CHANGES AT PJH

CHANGES AT PJH

CHANGES AT PJH

Perryton Junior High teachers moved some of their classrooms to new locations this week in preparation for the new school year beginning in August. PJH decided to move classrooms so students would have an easier time navigating the hallways between classes.

Active COVID cases rise

Active COVID-19 cases in Perryton are continuing to rise. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 have risen to 19, up from 15 on Tuesday afternoon.

Mini cheer camp planned

Perryton Junior High cheerleaders will hold a mini cheer camp for ages 4 through fifth grade Aug. 3-6, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. each day in PJH Raider Gym. Registration will be Aug. 3 from 9-10 a.m. Cost is $40 per participant.

Rifle and Pistol Club sets monthly meeting

The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will be discussing new and ongoing projects. All are welcome — new memberships and renewals will be available.

Summer Youth Musical to perform “Annie”

The Summer Youth Musical’s performance of the Broadway classic “Annie” has been rescheduled for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 13-15 at the Perryton Junior High School auditorium. The production will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.