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Xcel Energy offers summer energy-saving tips

Temperatures are headed to triple digits in some parts of Xcel Energy’s Texas-New Mexico service area later this week, driving up electricity use as customers turn to fans and air conditioners to beat the heat.

Two Rettes lift in national meet

The success of the Perryton High School power-lifting program continues in the biggest national arena. In 2017 and 2018, Perryton phenomenon Janet Becerril set the standard by winning the national meets to advance on her way to securing the world championship twice at the International Meet.

Active COVID-19 cases holding steady in Ochiltree County

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County remain unchanged this week at just a single case. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Ochiltree County’s estimated active cases of COVID-19 stands at 1, unchanged from last Thursday afternoon.

May weather sees plenty of moisture

The weather in May was pleasant, and also saw a decent amount of rain fall, according to official records from KEYE Radio. A total of 4.5 inches of rain were measured during the month. The biggest rain came on May 26, when 1.25 inches were recorded The total moisture was spread out over 14 days.
PLANTING SEEDS IN YOUNG MINDS

PLANTING SEEDS IN YOUNG MINDS

PLANTING SEEDS IN YOUNG MINDS

Kids in Perryton are enjoying this summer’s Texas Reading Club at Perry Memorial Library. The theme of the club is “Tails and Tales,” and the library is offering many activities for kids, including decorating mini flower pots for kids to plant in their gardens.
SECOND GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE

SECOND GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE

SECOND GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE

SECOND GRADE PERFECT ATTENDANCE—Wright Elementary second graders awarded medals for perfect attendance during the 2020-21 school year were, first row, from left, Kutter Chisum, Joyci Rosales, Ava Baker and Alexia Espino; and second row, Ilenia Roacho, Alexandro Martinez, Kaegen Stone, Avan Ponce...

Taxpayers should check withholding

All taxpayers should review their federal withholding each year to make sure they’re not having too little or too much tax withheld. Employees, retirees and self-employed individuals can use theIRS Tax Withholding Estimator to help decide if they should make a change to their withholding.
Miles Rogers

Miles Rogers

Where are they now?...Miles Rogers

Some siblings are just built for success, Mile Rogers graduated with his twin brother, Justin, from Perryton High School in 2009 and wasted no time in reaching for his career goals. “I graduated PHS in 2009, my parents are Ricky Rogers and Jill Sander. My family has grown!