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From antiques to Amazon

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Forney, proclaimed by the Legislature as the antique capital of Texas, is getting a thoroughly modern makeover. Officials announced Amazon would build in 2021 a 1 million square-foot fulfillment center in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex suburb, bringing 500 jobs to the city of 26,000.
MOTOR PARTS DONATES TO SNACK PAK 4 KIDS

MOTOR PARTS DONATES TO SNACK PAK 4 KIDS

MOTOR PARTS DONATES TO SNACK PAK 4 KIDS

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Motor Parts of Perryton recently found an interesting way to donate to Snack Pak 4 Kids. After winning a $300 United Supermarkets gift card in a drawing from the Masonic Lodge, the business decided to donate the card to Perryton’s Snack Pak 4 Kids, in memory of long-time organizer JoAnn McCoy.

Wheatheart parade winners announced

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
The annual Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration parade was held Aug. 22g on Main Street, where thousands of county residents turned out to enjoy the show. The Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the best entries in the parade.

Local Briefs

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Rifle and Pistol Club to meet Sept. 3 The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Expo Center. The club will discuss upcoming matches and events, as well as changes due to virus restrictions.

How parents can pitch in to prevent bullying

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Parents go to great lengths to protect their children. Keeping a watchful eye is a great way to protect kids when they’re around the house, but parents may need to look for more subtle signs to determine if their children are being mistreated when they leave home. The U.S.
THE FUTURE OF 4-H

THE FUTURE OF 4-H

THE FUTURE OF 4-H

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
The Ochiltree County 4-H held a recruitment night on Tuesday to help new 4-H members find programs and projects they’d enjoy. Pictured listening to Chloe Tanner tell them about the photography and meat goats programs are, from left, Bear Knox, Nathan Knox, Courteney Knox, and Kylee Knox.

July weather was hot, but saw lots of moisture

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
The weather in July was hot, hot, hot, but quite a bit of rain did fall during the month, according to official weather records from KEYE Radio. The month saw a total of 5.90 inches of rain, which fell on 10 days. They included July 4,.19 of an inch; July 12 and July 13, .01 of an inch; July 15, .

Third death reported in county due to COVID-19

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2020
A third death has been reported in Ochiltree County due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ochiltree General Hospital said the death is of a county resident. The hospital said the death did not take place at OGH, but at another facility.

Golf Classic winners are listed

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The 2020 Perryton Golf Classic two person shamble was held Aug. 22 at the city golf course. Championship flight winners were Scott Roberson and Todd Roberson, first, 65 total gross; and Shae Cunningham and Dustin Suitor, second, 68 total gross.
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