BEST CITIZENS AT PHS

At the annual Perryton High School awards ceremony in May, two students in each class were honored as the Best Citizens.

Wright Elementary Honor roll

Wright Elementary has named the third grade students making the principal’s and counselor’s honor rolls for the fourth nine weeks of school.

Sales tax holiday for water, energy efficient products this weekend

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products this weekend during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays.

An Annual Tradition: Sen. Cornyn’s Texas Service Academy Send-Off

“Honor, respect, strength, and fortitude.” The embodiment of what it means to be an American. That’ s how Matthew, one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s newest cadets, describes his uncle, a retired Colonel who inspired him to serve in the military. Luke P ., who will report to the U.S.

RAISING THE WOOF

Members of the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently for Cathy’s Wiggle Wag Grooming, located at 214 SW Third Street.

Secretary of State Hughs to step down

Texas Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs will step down at the end of May, sheannouncedlast week. Hughs was appointed by Abbott in August 2019. However, the Texas Senate never formally confirmed her nomination.

Pig Out

The typical American eats about 28 pigs in their lifetime.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids sets summer schedule Snack Pak 4 Kids will distribute snack bags every Thursday in June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stark Park, Leatherman Park, and Murphy Park. Look for the vehicle with the SP4K sign. Call 806-435-2489 for more information.

POWERFUL PICKLEBALL PROS

Sheryl Dunlavy, at left, and Melodee Rogers took home the runner-up trophy in the Silver Division at the Amarillo College Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 22. All proceeds from the tourney benefited scholarships for Amarillo College’s Kids’ College.