At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, June 10, a Bell 407 medevac helicopter dropped in for fuel, and a Cessna 182 flew in from Hereford.Wednesday, June 11, a Cirrus diverted due to weather on its way to Amarillo, and two military Blackhawks landed for fuel.

Bobcat Nutrition celebrates five years

Through the Lens of LizBobcat Nutrition, with the help of CTX Run Club, celebrates five years of business during Bobcat’s Birthday Bash Saturday, May 31. At the birthday bash, vendors, including Bocanegra BBQ, Get Zapped, Ink by Bri, Texas Sno and more, set up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Childress’ Yesenia Lim named to University of Alabama Spring 2025 Dean’s List

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Yesenia Lim, a Childress High School Class of 2024 and University of Alabama (UA) Class of 2025 graduate, was recently named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for the 2025 Spring Semester.

Childress Public Library celebrates 50 years at current location

Grace HolmanChildress Public Library hosts an Open House, celebrating 50 years at the library’s current location, 117 Ave. B NE, Monday, June 2. Ready to greet guests are, from right, Childress Public Library Librarian Summer Trosper, Angie Husband and Sarah Burton.

Area Happenings

Childress Happenings  PARTY IN THE PARKThe Fourth of July Park in the Park, including food trucks, vendors, music, fireworks and more, will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park. To reserve a booth, $35, contact Shelby Bocanegra at 940-585-7031.

Fourth of July Party in the Park to welcome live music

Shelby Bocanegra The Fourth of July Party in the Park, scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park, just got even better. This year, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, beginning at 6 p.m., including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand.

TxDOT summer interns gain hands-on experience

Texas Department of TransportationChildress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) summer intern Ethan Herbstritt, an upcoming senior at Childress High School, gains hands-on experience through the district’s internship program, collecting GPS locations of utility meters...

Childress, Hall County roadways undergo seal coat operations

Texas Department of TransportationThe Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation gives a sneak peek into recent seal coat operations in Hall County, which took place Friday, June 13 from FM 3517 to SH 256.

Swimming prohibited at Fair Park Lake

The Red River SunThe City of Childress reminds the public that swimming or jumping in Fair Park Lake — or any body of water on city property — is prohibited.

Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Saloon now open

 CHILDRESS — Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Saloon is now open, according to owner Jay Young, who said the restaurant will serve customers Tuesday-Saturday.