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Voter registration deadline for Nov. 3 election is Oct. 5

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Time is running out if you aren’t yet registered to vote for the Nov. 3 general election. The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 5. Voter registration applications are available online on the Texas Secretary of State’s website, or from Ochiltree County Clerk Cassi Laxton’s office.

Candidate forum planned

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce’s legislative affairs council has scheduled a candidate forum featuring those running in the Nov. 3 general election. The event is slated for Monday, Oct. 19, at the Frank Phillips College Allen Campus.
THAT’S SOME PIG!

THAT’S SOME PIG!

THAT’S SOME PIG!

News Staff
Saturday, September 26, 2020
It may be months before the annual Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show in January, but students are already busy preparing their animals for the show.
PARADE WINNERS FROM 4-H

PARADE WINNERS FROM 4-H

PARADE WINNERS FROM 4-H

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
PARADE WINNERS FROM 4-H—The winners of the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade on were honored by the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration Committee.

Vehicle vandalism is investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Very few offenses were reported to police during the week. Perla Gonzalez reported her vehicle had been keyed while it was parked at the post office. Tammy Overton reported a license plate on her vehicle was missing or stolen.
Louise McLain

Louise McLain

Take us back...Anna Louise Manning McLain

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Louise McLain is the type of person who works quietly behind the scenes, never asking for any recognition. She makes everyone’s job with whom she works much easier. They look great as the result of her efforts. Through the years, she and her husband, Larry, have worked to make Perryton great.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DONATION

HEALTH AND SAFETY DONATION

HEALTH AND SAFETY DONATION

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
HEALTH AND SAFETY DONATION—Perryton High School received a donation of free health and safety kits last week from Perryton’s Jones True Value and the True Value Foundation. The kits included hand sanitizer, KN-95 masks, hand soap, and other essential cleaning products.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Rifle and Pistol Club to meet The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building. Members will discuss upcoming matches and events, as well as changes due to virus restrictions.

Red George

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
George Washington was a natural redhead. He powdered his hair to make it appear white.

Celestial Event

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Halley’s Comet passes by Earth every 75 years. The last time it was here was in 1986; the next time it visits will be 2061.
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