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Comedian Jon Reep brings the Popsicle Tour, a homage to the father-son dynamic, to the Palace Theater Friday, Aug. 1.

Comedian Jon Reep brings the Popsicle Tour, a homage to the father-son dynamic, to the Palace Theater Friday, Aug. 1.

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Comedian Jon Reep brings Popsicle Tour to Palace Theater

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, August 7, 2025
CHILDRESS — Comedian Jon Reep brought the Popsicle Tour, a homage to the father-son dynamic, to the Palace Theater Friday, Aug. 1. A national touring comedian known for his cotemporary, country, clean point-of-view, Reep, originally from Hickory, N.C.
Sharon Braddock, of Cornerstone Caregiving, right, discussed aid options available to elderly individuals for help with activities of daily living. Braddock spoke at the weekly luncheon Thursday, July 24 at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Dale Hibbs, left, was among senior citizens at the luncheon.

Sharon Braddock, of Cornerstone Caregiving, right, discussed aid options available to elderly individuals for help with activities of daily living. Braddock spoke at the weekly luncheon Thursday, July 24 at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Dale Hibbs, left, was among senior citizens at the luncheon.

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Routine activities of daily living thwarted with age progression

Grace Holman
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — Leaving the labor force, formally called “retirement,” is an easy transition for most persons, an event usually anticipated with joy. Retirement offers the opportunity for delayed activities, such as traveling, volunteering and hobbies, from gardening to fishing.

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Childress Fire Department hosts benefit concert

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Red River Sun/Elizabeth TannerThe Childress Fire Department hosts its 3rd Annual Benefit Concert Saturday, July 26 at Fair Park, welcoming guests to take the stage, in addition to Childress Fire Department firefighters Jim Lile, vocals, Roger Adams, bass guitar, and Callie Saunders, drums.

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Letter to the editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
One of the many reason that we, as a community, are the best — we believe in helping others. Childress Meals on Wheels is a tremendous organization that provides nutritious meals to those in our community that need a little help.
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