Livestock show Jan. 17-18 to spotlight 125 animals

The 86th annual Ochiltree County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is slated for Jan. 17-18, with preliminary activities beginning at midweek. The Perryton High School FFAand the Ochiltree County 4-H members will be showing 125 animals.

PACKING FOR SNACK PAK

Local volunteers for Snack Pak 4 Kids gathered recently at Williams Intermediate Elementary School to pack snacks for hungry kids. Volunteers meet every few weeks to pack snack bags with nutritious food to help food-insecure students stave off hunger.

School districts asked to refund $16 million to feds

Federal officials are asking Texas schools to return $16 million they say was billed incorrectly to Medicaid, The Tribune reported.The U.S.

RRC adopts new oil and gas waste management rules

The Texas Railroad Commission has adopted a “significant overhaul” of rules and regulations for oil and gas waste management facilities in Texas. It is the first overhaul of the agency’s waste management rules in four decades.

Texas vehicle safety inspections are no longer required after Jan. 1, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.

Local Briefs

Rifle and Pistol Club sets yearly meeting The Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club will hold their yearly members meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. at the indoor range south of the Ochiltree County Expo Building.

DAR HOLDS TENTH WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA EVENT

2025 Texas Fish Art Contest open for entries

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries.The Fish Art Contest, accepting entries until Feb.

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