DPS to increase enforcement for the New Year’s holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced today its annual New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 23. DPS is reminding drivers to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by practicing safe driving habits and obeying all traffic laws.

2020's Good News

Was 2020 the worst year ever? The media keep saying that. We did have the pandemic, a bitter election, unemployment, riots and a soaring national debt. But wait, look at the good news, says historian Johan Norberg.

Texans urged to roll up their sleeves

Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that I’m not willing to do myself,” Abbott said before getting vaccinated at a televised event in Austin.

Trailer damage reported

Very little criminal activity was reported, as has been the case for the last few weeks. Melissa Windom reported a trailer parked on East Santa Fe had been damaged, and in the process hit a city water meter.

Texas Capitol to reopen on January 4

Closed since March, the Texas Capitol will reopen Jan. 4, about a week before the 87th Legislature convenes.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids set Jan. 4 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Williams Cafeteria to pack snack bags. Masks will be required, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 340, Perryton, TX 79070.

HOISTING THE FLAG

>The Perryton Color Guard, Post 254, posted the colors during Wreaths Across America program Dec. 19 at the Ochiltree County Cemetery. Pictured from left are Nikki Green and Chase Allison.

Businesses, organizations set New Year’s closings

The end of 2020 is almost upon us, and many Perryton businesses, organizations, and governmental offices will be closed to let their employees celebrate the New Year’s holiday. Frank Phillips College Allen Campus is closed for their holiday break and will remain closed until Jan. 6, 2021.

County deputies pursue motorcyclist

Deputies from the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department pursued a fugitive into Hansford County on Sunday.