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Childress ISD selects ag facility contractor

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, March 9, the Childress Independent School District (ISD) School Board selected Henthorn Commercial Construction as the contractor for the Childress Agriculture Facility, as suggested by Superintendent Mark Dykes.
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City of Childress addresses illegal housing additions

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — As new construction and businesses infiltrate the area, hundreds of workers are being imported, causing the City of Childress to experience growing pains.“Many of us have felt a significant shift in everyday life in our small town of Childress,” City Manager Kevin Hodges said.
Jim and Carol Freeman receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Childress Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member Travis Brooks, during the 2025 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Awards Ceremony Monday, Feb. 16 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Jim and Carol Freeman receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Childress Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member Travis Brooks, during the 2025 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Awards Ceremony Monday, Feb. 16 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

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Carol and Jim Freeman receive Lifetime Achievement Award at annual Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, February 26, 2026
CHILDRESS — Jim and Carol Freeman received the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the 2025 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Awards Ceremony Monday, Feb. 16 at the Mashburn Event Center.
CTX Run Club celebrates its two-year anniversary Saturday, Feb. 7 at Bobcat Nutrition, kicking off the birthday celebration with a one- or two-mile run, followed by brunch, including drinks from Bobcat Nutrition and permanent jewelry from The Charm Bar at 225.

CTX Run Club celebrates its two-year anniversary Saturday, Feb. 7 at Bobcat Nutrition, kicking off the birthday celebration with a one- or two-mile run, followed by brunch, including drinks from Bobcat Nutrition and permanent jewelry from The Charm Bar at 225.

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CTX Run Club celebrates two years

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CHILDRESS — CTX Run Club, organized by Ashley and Aaron Ramos, recently celebrated its two-year anniversary Saturday, Feb.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Feb. 3, a Cessna 210, 206 and 172 flew in from Dalhart for the game, and an experimental stopped on its way from Oklahoma to Slaton.Wednesday, Feb.

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Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
It has been just over a year since I had the honor of becoming your Chief of Police, and I remain overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the support I’ve received from the citizens of Childress.
Farrah Holcomb was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President at InterBank’s Childress branch.

Farrah Holcomb was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President at InterBank’s Childress branch.

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Farrah Holcomb promoted to Community Bank President at InterBank

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CHILDRESS — InterBank recently announced the promotion of Farrah Holcomb to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President. Holcomb will be leading the lending and retail efforts in Childress, as well as holding a position on the North Texas Loan Committee.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — Friday, Jan. 16, a Pilatus PC-12 stopped in on its way from New Mexico to Grand Prairie.Saturday, Jan. 17, a Cirrus flew in from Panhandle before heading to Cisco, and a Beechcraft Bonanza came in from Idalou.Sunday, Jan. 18, a Cessna Citation flew in.Monday, Jan.

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Childress students named to ACU Dean’s Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
ABILENE — Abilene Christian University (ACU) recently announced the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester, including four Childress students—Ayelan Green, sophomore, Advertising and Public Relations; Shea Ellifritz, senior, Psychology; Darren Pratt, senior, Biochemistry; and Chrissy Delgado,...
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