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DUMAS BLANKS RANGERS Ranger Abraham Hernandez (Junior, #12) looks to break another tackle during a long scamper down the field early in the 4th quarter against the Dumas Demons. The team travelled to Dumas in their third game of the season. See story for more information. (Photo by David Erickson)

DUMAS BLANKS RANGERS Ranger Abraham Hernandez (Junior, #12) looks to break another tackle during a long scamper down the field early in the 4th quarter against the Dumas Demons. The team travelled to Dumas in their third game of the season. See story for more information. (Photo by David Erickson)

Demons blank Rangers 30-0

The Rangers traveled to Dumas Friday night, but came up empty, as the Demons notched a 30-0 victory. The Ranger defense played well, but the Demon offense made big plays at key times, and their defense kept the Rangers in check throughout most of the game.

DPS launches annual commercial vehicle inspection effort

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers, inspectors and investigators will step up commercial vehicle inspections as part of this year’s International Roadcheck, a 72-hour enforcement effort designed to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers are in compliance with federal regulations...

CrimeStoppers

(www.perrytoncs.org) On Sept. 9, 2020, the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department had outstanding warrants on the following people: Christina Sapien, white female. Date of birth, March 19, 1989. Height, 5’2”, weight, 152 pounds. Brown eyes, brown hair. Last known address was Perryton.
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Jimmie B. Todd

Jimmie B. Todd, 82, of Odessa had his homecoming following a brief illness on Sept. 1, 2020 and was received by his Lord and Savior that loved him so much and that he loved his entire life.

More license plates missing

A damage report and more missing license plates were reported to police during the week. John Johnson, 502 Cedar, reported that the roofs of two junk vehicles on his property had been pushed in by children playing on them.

Local Briefs

Snack Pak 4 Kids set September 14 Snack Pak 4 Kids will meet Monday, Sept. 14, 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.

How to maintain a car that’s rarely driven

Driving habits changed significantly in 2020. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 forced many professionals to work from home full-time. In addition, stay-at-home measures greatly limited how much people could or would travel in their free time.
4-H AMBASSADORS CHOSEN Ochiltree County 4-H elected new members of the 4-H Ambassadors this week. The Ambassadors work to help promote 4-H, its programs, and its values, as well as helping plan county-wide activities for the organization. Pictured are, from left, Canon Huddleston, Chloe Tanner (secretary), Tylar Oquin (president), Tatum Oquin (vice president), and Rylan Oquin. Not pictured are Emma Barnes and Megan Huddleston.

4-H AMBASSADORS CHOSEN Ochiltree County 4-H elected new members of the 4-H Ambassadors this week. The Ambassadors work to help promote 4-H, its programs, and its values, as well as helping plan county-wide activities for the organization. Pictured are, from left, Canon Huddleston, Chloe Tanner (secretary), Tylar Oquin (president), Tatum Oquin (vice president), and Rylan Oquin. Not pictured are Emma Barnes and Megan Huddleston.

Rangers to take on Demons Friday

The Rangers will hit the road for the first time this season when they take on the Dumas Demons Friday night at Demon Stadium. Game time is 7 p.m. The Demons are picked to finish first in District 3- 4A, DI by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine.

PISD to provide free meals for all district students

The Perryton ISD will provide breakfast and lunch to students at no charge beginning this Monday, Sept. 14, for the rest of the fall semester. The free meals are being funded by USDA through a program scheduled to run through Dec. 31, unless federal funding runs out sooner.