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.

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.

HAIL AND BRIEF TORNADOES REPORTED

Minimal damage was sustained as a result of the severe storm system that moved through Ochiltree County on Wednesday, with some residents receiving torrential rainfall and pea-to golf ball sized hail and property damage from a very weak tornado.

PISD board hires six staff members

The Perryton School Board met in a special session last Tuesday at noon, hiring several more personnel for the 2021-22 school year. Sandi Wheeler was hired as the new Perryton Junior High principal, replacing Tiffany Bietz, who resigned. She has been principal at Spearman High School.

Active COVID-19 cases drop to zero

There are now no active COVID-19 cases in Ochiltree County. The first cases of COVID-19 began appearing in the county in late April of last year.