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The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Dr. Don Newbury
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Economists have suggested for years that we’d be better served if the U.S. Mint ceased turning out pennies— the nation’s lowest denominational coin. Though some 140 billion pennies remain in circulation— many in jars, under sofa cushions, on sidewalks or playgrounds—their demise will be gradual.

City sales tax payment is up in August by 3.4%

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The City of Perryton’s sales tax payment for August showed an increase over last August, as well as an increase in its year to date payments.The city received a payment of $292,277 for the month, up 3.4% fromAugust 2024. Its year to date payments of close to $2.1 million also increased 2.4%.

School board decides on tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Perryton ISD board met in a special called meeting on Monday, August 11.The meeting opened with open forum discussions of which there were none. The board then participated in a conference call with John Blackburn who gave the post-bond sales presentation.
Students at Perryton schools returned to classes on Wednesday for a new year. In addition to registering for classes, students at Perryton High School spent the first part of the week getting last-minute paperwork completed, meeting their new teachers, getting reacquainted with old friends, and signing up for school clubs and extracurricular activities.

Students at Perryton schools returned to classes on Wednesday for a new year. In addition to registering for classes, students at Perryton High School spent the first part of the week getting last-minute paperwork completed, meeting their new teachers, getting reacquainted with old friends, and signing up for school clubs and extracurricular activities.

SIGNING UP FOR CLASSES AND CLUBS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
As Perryton Independent School District welcomed students back for another year at school on Wednesday, teachers and staff used the first half of the week to make final preparations for the year and to hold “Meet the Teacher” events to students and parents could get to know their new teachers one-on-one. Pictured at the Meet the Teacher event at Wright Elementary on Monday are, from left, first grade teacher Marci Kirklin, Melissa Meyer, Marshall Meyer, age 6, Madison Meyer, 9, and McKenzie Meyer, 11.

As Perryton Independent School District welcomed students back for another year at school on Wednesday, teachers and staff used the first half of the week to make final preparations for the year and to hold “Meet the Teacher” events to students and parents could get to know their new teachers one-on-one. Pictured at the Meet the Teacher event at Wright Elementary on Monday are, from left, first grade teacher Marci Kirklin, Melissa Meyer, Marshall Meyer, age 6, Madison Meyer, 9, and McKenzie Meyer, 11.

MEET-AND-GREET FOR TEACHERS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Lunch and Learn seminar set at OGH Ochiltree General Hospital will host a free Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Aug. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 1200 SW 15th Avenue.

Abbott hopes to cut taxes by limiting local spending

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Legislature reduced homeowners’ property taxes by $3.5 billion in the last regular session. Now the governor wants to further reduce taxes by capping how much cities and counties can hike spending, The Dallas Morning News reported.

‘Fast Cash’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
(www.perrytoncs.org)On Aug. 6, 2025, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Rosa Perez-Lucero, no personal information was available. Last known address was El Paso. There is one misdemeanor warrant for Perez-Lucero for issuance of bad checks.
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