Legacy Insurance to host Open House

Legacy Insurance Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said.

Give the gift of life this holiday season at Community Blood Drives

Coffee Memorial Blood CenterChange the future — give blood! Give the gift of life this holiday season at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Wellington Community Blood Drive from 3-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.

Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

Childress Blood DrivesSandra Moody and Christy Wofford donate platelets at the recent Coffee Memorial Blood Center Childress Community Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec.

Childress Chamber of Commerce accepting banquet nominations

CHILDRESS — The Childress Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting banquet nominations, according to Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary. “It is that time of year that we seek nominations for various Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet honors,” Leary said.

Wellington woman arrested for embezzling over $60K from employer

CHILDRESS — On Monday, Dec. 8, three pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

Jingle Bell Fest to welcome holiday fun this Saturday

CHILDRESS — Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park. Kicking off the event, Kinzlee Willis will perform Christmas carols beginning at 10 a.

Childress Fire Department receives Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program funding

CHILDRESS — Thanks to a historic investment by the 89th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $17.

CTX Run Club hosts annual Turkey Trot

Through the Lens of LizCTX Run Club hosts the Second Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, awarding first-place Josh Tucker, second-place Selah Smith and third-place Scout Smith.

Childress County 4-Hers compete in Ag Product ID, Livestock Skill-A-Thon contests

Childress 4-H ClubsChildress County 4-H Club members recently compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 Ag Product Identification and Livestock Skill-A-Thon contests Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Young County Arena in Graham.

Traffic alert: Southbound U.S. 287 lane closures in Childress

CHILDRESS — Drivers can expect daily lane closures on southbound U.S. 287 at the BNSF bridge, near Walmart, for bridge maintenance operations. Work began Wednesday, Dec. 10, continuing Thursday, Dec. 11, and is expected to resume Monday, Dec. 15, lasting throughout the week.