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Veterans Land Board launches virtual assistant for Texas vets

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Texas Land Commissioner and chairman of the Veterans Land Board, George P. Bush, has announced the official launch of the VLB virtual assistant, fondly named, Maverick.

Create a fire safety plan to include pets

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Fire safety measures are essential yet often overlooked. In addition to outlining the proper action to take should a fire break out, a fire safety evacuation plan can be an invaluable, life-saving tool. A fire safety plan should include all members of a household - including pets.

Leadership Perryton XIX now taking applications

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Leadership Perryton XIX is currently taking applications for the nine month leadership series. Leadership Perryton includes outstanding speakers, tours, workshops, networking, and more.

LIONS CLUB SWEETHEARTS

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Friday, July 24, 2020

LIONS CLUB SWEETHEARTS — The Perryton Lions Club announced Tuesday that it has three Sweethearts for 2020. Their fathers area all members of the Lions Club.

Beef cattle short course to go virtual

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Finding value beyond the packer as more people look for locally sourced beef in the wake of COVID-19 is only one of the benefits of attending the Virtual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 3-5.

Board games are family friendly boredom busters

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Families spend a lot of quality time together. While there are many ways to fill that time, sometimes the best activities are those that inspire a bit of nostalgia. Board games have been a tried and true family activity for centuries.

PEEWEE PUPILS PAINTING PINK PAGES

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Children from ages 4-14 participated in Kids College at Frank Phillips College Allen Campus last week. Kids got to take classes on art, sports, basketball, chemistry, slime-making, mad science, and even how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

Perryton ISD releases latest virus mitigation, school re-opening plans

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Friday, July 24, 2020

The Perryton ISD has refined its school reopening and COVID-19 mitigation plans. All PISD parents need to go to https://bit.ly/PISD-Choice to complete the form choosing in-person or virtual instruction for the start of the 2020-21 school year. The form must be completed by Sunday, Aug. 2.

Hotel-motel tax allocations made

News Staff

Friday, July 24, 2020

The 2020-21 hotel motel occupancy tax allocations were presented to the Perryton City Council at its meeting Tuesday evening. The city received a total of $459,950 in funding requests, and allocated $169,100 for 18 events and organizations.

Total COVID-19 cases up, but active cases down

News Staff

Friday, July 24, 2020

According to the State of Texas, Ochiltree County’s official tally of COVID-19 cases has risen by one to 63, while the active cases have fallen from nine to four. The Texas Department of State Health Services says there have been 57 recoveries from the virus in the county and only two deaths.

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