Crisis center store accepting donations

The Panhandle Crisis Center’s Resale Store is now accepting all donations. The store is only accepting two bags of clothing at a time and requests no one bring more than that.

OGH Pink Ladies seeking volunteers

The Ochiltree General Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary is seeking volunteers to serve the hospital and its patients. To join or for more information, contact any of the Pink Ladies through the OGH Gift Shop.

Library storm shelter open for emergencies

The storm shelter at Perry Memorial Library is again open in case of tornados. Due to the large number of people who come to the shelter, the library is requiring that everyone 10 or older must be wearing a mask when they enter the shelter. No masks will be given — you must bring your own.

PISD hosts Pre-K survey for parents

Perryton Independent School District is in the planning phase for a full-day Pre-K program. The district requests that all parents of four-year-olds (as of Sept. 1, 2021) complete a short survey. For instructions, please visit the PISD website at www.perrytonisd.com and click the Pre-K Rocks image.

Chamber Banquet postponed

The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce Banquet has been postponed. Preliminary plans are to hold the banquet on Oct. 7 of this year. Details of the event will be released closer to the event date in October.

Museum seeking 2020 memories

The Museum of the Plains is collecting residents memories on 2020, and what it meant to people today and moving forward so that future generations will understand how 2020 affected us locally.

Sales tax holiday for water, energy efficient items set May 29-31

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

OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS HONOREES

OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS HONOREES—Perryton High School students were honored and recognized Monday night for their academic achievements during the year at the Academic Awards ceremony held in the PHS auditorium.

Panhandle Community Services celebrates Community Action Month during May

2021 marks the 57th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty.

Take us back ...Doug Hale

Doug Hale’s family has been a fixture in Perryton for many years. Hale’s family has a rich history in farming and ranching, but he has made his mark in the financial world. In his 45 plus years of banking, he has helped people realize their dreams in both their business and personal lives.